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Carver-Hawkeye Arena sold out crowd saw Kate Linklark I acted again, but this time I wore an Indiana Fever jersey instead of her black and yellow Iowa thread.
The second of fever WNBA The preseason game was a special match as the Brazilian national team traveled to Iowa City to win Indiana at the exhibition.
In a 108-44 defeat by Fever, Team Brazil’s head coach Leo Figuero shared an incredible moment with Clark in the second quarter when he went to her during the whistle.
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Indiana Feverguard Kate Rinklerk, #22, Center will take photos with the Brazilian national team after the match at Carver Haway Arena. (Jeffrey Beckery My Muggle Image)
Clark was being micked towards the game, so the moment was shared for the world to hear.
“You’re a great player, congratulations,” Figueiro told Clark. “You’ve changed the history of basketball.”
Kate Linklark destroys team Brazil in WNBA preseason game
Clark gave a very specialized answer.
“I’m grateful,” she said. “Thank you for coming here and playing us.”
Clark switched the conversation from her to Team Brazil.
“Most people you’ve played?” Clark asked, Figuero replied, “Yes.”
Indiana Fever Guard Kate Rinklark, #22, Right, discuss with members of the Brazilian national team after Fever defeated Brazil in a preseason match held at Carver Hoki Arena in Iowa City in the preseason match on May 4, 2025. (image)
It may have been blown away, but Team Brazil wasn’t angry after the match. You can say that you enjoyed the crowd and interacted with the players while introducing your skills. Clark and others took photos and spoke with players after the match.
After the game, Clark is asked about the crowd poured into the arena and watches her play in her old stomping grounds.
“I certainly give the fans something to cheer on, and that’s my goal,” Clark said. All Hawkcentral. “Take them in. Get them loud and loud. I told my teammates, so this will be the biggest arena you’ve ever played.
Clark pulled up the logo for the deep three-pointer, which seemed to have done for the Hawkeyes. She scored 14 points in her first play of the 2025 season. Washington’s mystic In Fever’s first preseason game.
Indiana Fever Guard Kate Rinklerk, #22 smiles with Brazilian national team head coach Leonardo Figueroa on Sunday, May 4, 2025 during the Indiana Fever and Brazilian national team preseason game at Carver Hoki Arena in Iowa City. (image)
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While the 2024 Rookie of the Year is ready to take the next step in her second year with the WNBA, this matchup with Team Brazil reminds us that Clark has played a major role in changing the game of basketball and women’s sports overall.
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