Caitlin Clark won’t be headed to the Paris Olympics, according to a person familiar with the decision.

The person, who provided the full roster to The Associated Press, spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday because no official announcement has been made.

The decision was first reported by The Athletic.

Clark does have some international experience with USA Basketball at a younger level, but she wasn’t able to make the national training camp in Cleveland after she was invited because she was leading Iowa to the Final Four. Clark finished her career as the NCAA’s Division I all-time scoring leader.

Clark, now a rookie with the Indiana Fever, has drawn millions of new fans to women’s basketball in her college career and also in her young WNBA career.

While Clark won’t be headed to Paris, the U.S. is expected to take five-time gold medalist Diana Taurasi for a sixth Olympics. Taurasi will be joined by Phoenix Mercury teammate Brittney Griner.

This will be Griner’s first time playing internationally since she was detained in a Russian prison for 10 months in 2022. She said she’ll only play abroad with USA Basketball.

Joining the pair will be Olympic veterans Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd and Chelsea Gray. Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young, who helped the U.S. win the inaugural 3×3 gold medal at the Tokyo Games in 2021, will also be on the team.

A bunch of first time Olympians will be on the team with Alyssa Thomas, Sabrina Ionescu and Kahleah Copper. All three played on the American team which won the World Cup in Australia in 2022.

The U.S. women have won every gold medal in women’s basketball since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Taurasi, who turns 42 before the Paris Games begin, will break the record for most Olympics played in the sport of basketball. Five players, including former teammate Sue Bird, have competed in five.

The U.S. team will get together to train for a few days in Phoenix in July. Then its off to London for an exhibition game against Germany before heading to France.

The Americans will play Japan, Belgium and Germany in pool play at the Olympics.

Caitlin Clark, the standout guard for the University of Iowa women’s basketball team, has been left off Team USA’s roster for the 2024 Summer Olympics, according to a recent report from the Associated Press. The decision comes as a surprise to many fans and analysts who have been following Clark’s impressive performance on the court.

Clark has been a rising star in women’s college basketball, earning numerous accolades and awards during her time at Iowa. She was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2020 and has continued to impress with her scoring ability, playmaking skills, and leadership on the court.

Despite her impressive resume, Clark’s omission from Team USA’s roster highlights the fierce competition for spots on the national team. With so many talented players vying for a limited number of spots, even a player as talented as Clark can find themselves on the outside looking in.

While it is certainly disappointing for Clark to miss out on the opportunity to represent her country on the biggest stage in sports, it is important to remember that Team USA has a deep pool of talent to choose from. The selection process is highly competitive, and even established stars can find themselves left off the roster.

Clark’s absence from the team does not diminish her accomplishments or potential as a player. She is still young and has a bright future ahead of her in basketball. This setback will only serve as motivation for her to continue improving and striving for greatness in the years to come.

In the meantime, fans can still look forward to watching Clark dominate on the college level and potentially make a return to Team USA in the future. Her talent and work ethic make her a player to watch, and it is only a matter of time before she makes her mark on the international stage.