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With the 2025 WNBA season set to tip off next week, the spotlight is once again locked onto Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark. After a stellar rookie season, Clark appears to have returned for year two with even more firepower and possibly deeper shooting range than before.
As the Fever wrapped up their preseason slate against the Atlanta Dream, analysts noticed that she’s hitting shots from even farther out.
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Clark, already renowned for her long-range shooting prowess, reminded the basketball world of her signature style with several deep threes during Indiana’s preseason tune-ups.
One moment, in particular, stood out to Sports Illustrated WNBA analyst Robin Lundberg, who took to social media to highlight what many were seeing with their own eyes.
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“I think Caitlin Clark may have even increased her range. She is shooting the deep ones like they are nothing,” Lundberg wrote on X.
A familiar setting, a familiar shot
Clark‘s standout moment in the preseason came against the Brazil national team in an exhibition game held at Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena-her college home court and the site of many iconic moments. In a poetic twist of fate, Clark hit a deep three from the left side of the logo-the exact spot where she set the NCAA all-time scoring record just over a year ago.
The shot electrified the crowd and evoked memories of her dominant run at Iowa, where logo-range threes were practically routine. But this wasn’t just a nostalgic moment-it was a signal. Clark is not just returning to her old form; she might be evolving.
Last season, Clark led the WNBA with 122 made three-pointers-an extraordinary feat for a rookie. She quickly adjusted to the pace and physicality of the pro game while still playing to her strengths as a scorer and distributor. Now, if her range has truly expanded, the rest of the league will be forced to adapt in real time.
The Indiana Fever have built their identity around Clark‘s dynamic skill set, and they’ve added complementary pieces around her to give the team a better chance at success in 2025. The backcourt has more experience, the frontcourt is more balanced, and head coach Christie Sides has expressed confidence in the team’s growth during training camp.
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