Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark, one of the WNBA’s brightest rising stars, has hit a rough patch in recent outings.
With just 13 made field goals on 47 shots across her last three games, including a startling 1-for-23 from beyond the arc, Clark has endured what may be the toughest shooting slump of her professional career.
Feeling the weight of fan scrutiny and headline buzz, the 22-year-old, fresh off a promising 20- and 30-point games following a quad injury, has found it difficult to rediscover her form.
And yet, amid the criticism, one voice has risen above the noise: Jaime Hull, mother of Clark‘s teammate Lexie Hull, took to social media to rally behind the Fever‘s star.
In a heartfelt repost of a 60-second ESPN+ “Full Court Press” feature that spotlighted why Clark fell in love with basketball-highlighting an inner monologue between herself and a childhood self-Jaime Hull added a message of unwavering confidence:
“Love this! You got this @CaitlinClark22!! WE BELIEVE IN YOU!!! Now go have some fun playing the game you love. @IndianaFever @lexiehulll #gotyourbackgirl.”
Her words of encouragement came at a crucial moment: Clark‘s recent performance slump featured a 6-point outing on 3-of-13 shooting (0-of-6 from 3) during Indiana’s 94-86 win over the Seattle Storm on June 24.
Even as her three-point shot abandoned her, Clark remained generous with her teammates, averaging 9.3 assists in her last three matches and tying for the league lead at approximately 8.9 assists per game.
Against Seattle, Clark‘s eight turnovers highlighted a glaring imbalance: a season-high eight while scoring only six points, marking perhaps the most unusual mismatch yet in her career.
Teammates and fans step up despite the struggle
Despite the spotlighted slump, it’s clear Clark‘s teammates remain unwavering in their belief. Lexie Hull-who notched a 15-point, 11-rebound double-double in the same Seattle game-played down the narrative of crisis, stating in a postgame interview:
“She’ll be fine. I don’t think we’re worried, we’re not worried about it. She’s a great shooter, she’s a great player. This happens to every great player.”
Hull‘s steadfast message echoed across media coverage, emphasizing that even elite talents go through slumps.
Additionally, Clark’s assist numbers affirm her ongoing influence on the court, even if her scoring touch is off.
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