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The Indiana Fever just can’t catch a break. After winning three consecutive games for only the second time this season, the Fever were hit with a major blow ahead of All-Star weekend. Just a few days ago, Coach White expressed that she had never had the opportunity to field a fully healthy squad until the recent stretch of games. Well, it turns out her joy was short-lived. Yes, Caitlin Clark appears to have injured her groin again. This is a huge loss for the Fever, and on a personal level, Clark just can’t catch a break!

For Caitlin, this season has been quite frustrating. She has already missed 10 games with a left quadricep and groin injury. Her absence has meant that the Fever haven’t quite been the team many had hoped they would be at the start of the season. A modest 12-10 record doesn’t scream title contenders, and most of it has to do with Clark’s injury troubles. And it doesn’t seem like it will stop anytime soon either.

With just 30-odd seconds remaining in the game against the Connecticut Sun, Indiana fans witnessed their worst nightmare unfold. Caitlin Clark was injured again. For those who missed the game, here’s what happened: Clark delivered a perfect backdoor pass to Kelsey Mitchell for an easy bucket, but immediately clutched her groin after releasing the ball. The heartbreaking image of her leaving the court in tears had fans fearing the worst-case scenario. It was a devastating moment no one wanted to witness.

Caitlin Clark would finish the game with 14 points on 4-14 shooting while providing 7 assists and grabbing 8 rebounds. Her shooting slump continued, and perhaps that was to be expected. It’s clear that Clark came back early from the injury, and it has been bothering her.

Since coming back from the injury, Caitlin has scored only 50 points on 31.1% shooting from the field. While her offensive output hasn’t been at the level we expect, she has still found ways to help the team. She has 19 rebounds and 35 assists in her last 4 games, showing that she still makes a significant impact in every game she plays.

Fans are anxiously awaiting an update on her injury status, and Coach White now has news regarding her condition.

Coach Stephanie White delivers a Caitlin Clark injury update

Despite not having a season that meets her lofty standards, Clark is currently averaging 16.7 points and 9 assists per game. This would still make her one of the best players in the league. So, not having her on the team is only going to weaken the Fever, contrary to the popular belief that the Fever are strong without her.

With fans anxiously awaiting an update on their superstar’s condition, Coach White did deliver news that might not necessarily please the supporters. “No update, just felt a little something in her groin. So we’ll evaluate it and see what happens,” she said, which effectively discloses nothing.

It remains to be seen when Clark will return from her second groin injury of the season. Her participation in the All-Star games is now at risk. She was all set to captain one of the teams while also participating in the 3-point contest. But as things stand, she might have to withdraw from the games to focus on her rehab. A huge blow for Indiana fans! What are your thoughts on the injury? Do you see her making the All-Star games? Let us know in the comments down below!