Caitlin Clark makes her feelings known about Bad Bunny while in Puerto Rico

Caitlin Clark’s first trip to Puerto Rico already has one request. She want to see Bad Bunny.

The Indiana Fever star arrived in San Juan ahead of the Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament and made it clear she was excited to visit the island for the first time. Speaking with reporters in Puerto Rico, Clark praised the island’s beauty and joked about the possibility of seeing the global music superstar while Team USA is in town, according to Puerto Rican newspaper El Nuevo Día.

“I’m super excited. It’s my first time in Puerto Rico. Honestly, it’s beautiful,” Clark said.

Clark then turned the conversation toward the island’s most famous entertainer.

“I wish Bad Bunny was coming to the game. I wish he was performing,” Clark added with a smile. “I looked to see if he was going to be singing while we’re here, but he’s not. Maybe they should bring him. Help us make that happen.”

Bad Bunny recently wrapped the first leg of his “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” tour in Japan and is scheduled to resume the tour in Europe later this spring.

While Clark’s comment about the Puerto Rican superstar drew laughs, the real focus of her trip is representing Team USA at the senior level.

The tournament marks Clark’s first appearance with the United States women’s national team after previously representing the country in youth competitions.

“Anytime you get the opportunity to wear the USA uniform, especially at this level, it’s something very few people get to do,” Clark said, according to El Nuevo Día. “It’s an incredible honor.”

Clark also acknowledged that playing for USA Basketball comes with a different dynamic than college or professional teams.

“You’re not coming here to be the star player,” she explained. “That’s not how USA Basketball works. You have to find a way to help the team win and compete the best you can.”

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Team USA opens the tournament Tuesday against Senegal in San Juan before facing Puerto Rico the following night as the round-robin stage begins. For Clark, the opportunity represents both a new challenge and a return to the court after months away from competition.

“I haven’t played basketball in eight months, so getting to do it again at this level is the best way to come back,” Clark said. “It’s like getting thrown into the fire and you just have to figure it out.”

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