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The 2025 WNBA season has been a difficult one for Fever star Caitlin Clark, and she has been dealt another setback.
After missing nine of her team's first 18 games with quad and groin ailments, Clark returned to the lineup on July 9. That return may have been short-lived, however, as Clark sustained another groin injury in her fourth game back on the court, causing concern and casting doubt for the immediate future.
Clark, 23, had an incredible run of durability throughout her career up to this season. Her absence three games into the season marked the first time she had missed time due to an injury in college or the pros. Now, questions loom around how much time she will miss with her latest setback.
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Here is what to know about Clark's injury and what it means for Indiana moving forward.
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What is Caitlin Clark's injury?
Clark sustained a groin injury late in Indiana's win over Connecticut.
With under a minute remaining in the game, Clark found a cutting Kelsey Mitchell for a backdoor layup. On the pass, Clark appeared to tweak her groin and came up in pain, holding back tears with a towel over her head for the game's final moments.
Caitlin Clark appeared to be in pain after this play late in the fourth quarter.
Clark returned to play last week after missing 5 games with a groin injury. pic.twitter.com/y78M3mDeCf
After the game, Fever head coach Stephanie White said that Clark "felt a little something in her groin" and added that the injury will be further evaluated in the coming days.
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How long will Caitlin Clark be out?
As with any soft-tissue injury, the time Clark misses depends on the designation and severity of the groin issue.
Earlier this season, Clark missed five games over two weeks with a left groin injury. It was never determined what exactly Clark did to her left groin, but the injury was treated as a groin strain.
Fever schedule 2025
Here is the upcoming schedule for Clark and the Fever. Notably, Clark is currently slated to participate in the WNBA's 3-point contest and All-Star Game, but her participation is dependent on a clean bill of health.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| July 16 | at Liberty | 7:30 p.m. | CBS Sports Network |
| July 18 | at WNBA 3-point Contest* | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
| July 19 | at WNBA All-Star Game* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| July 22 | at Liberty | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
| July 24 | vs. Aces | 7 p.m. | Prime Video |
| July 27 | at Sky | 3 p.m. | ABC |
| July 30 | vs. Mercury | 7 p.m. | ESPN 3 |
| Aug. 1 | at Wings | 7:30 p.m. | Ion |
| Aug. 3 | at Storm | 3 p.m. | ABC |
| Aug. 5 | at Sparks | 10 p.m. | CBS Sports Network |
| Aug. 7 | at Mercury | 10 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Aug. 9 | vs. Sky | 8 p.m. | CBS |
*In Indianapolis
Caitlin Clark stats
2025
- 13 games
- 16.5 points per game
- 5.0 rebounds per game
- 8.8 assists per game
- 1.6 steals per game
- 0.5 blocks per game
- 5.1 turnovers per game
- 36.7% field goal shooting
- 27.9% 3-point shooting
- 82.0% free throw shooting
Career
- 53 games
- 18.5 points per game
- 5.4 rebounds per game
- 8.5 assists per game
- 1.4 steals per game
- 0.6 blocks per game
- 5.5 turnovers per game
- 40.5% field goal shooting
- 32.9% 3-point shooting
- 88.7% free throw shooting
This story will be updated.
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