Spain's Star Megan DiLeo Weighs In on Caitlin Clark's Bench Role
Spanish basketball player Megan DiLeo shared her thoughts on Caitlin Clark's bench role ahead of their FIBA Women's World Cup semifinal match against the US.
Spain national team star center Megan DiLeo shared her views on her former college teammate Caitlin Clark's bench role ahead of their FIBA Women's World Cup semifinal matchup against the United States.
Meeting Ahead of the Semifinal
Megan DiLeo is preparing to take the court in Berlin to lead Spain to victory against the USA in the FIBA Women's World Cup semifinal. This critical matchup will also reunite former Iowa teammates DiLeo and Caitlin Clark on the hardwood.
Lineup Choices on Team USA
USA head coach Kara Lawson chose to start veteran point guard Chelsea Gray instead of Caitlin Clark, who had produced superior statistics and earned more playing time in the tournament's first four games.
DiLeo's Assessment of Clark
When asked whether Clark starting the game on the bench is an advantage for her team, Spanish star Megan DiLeo responded by stating that Clark is a tremendous player and will certainly make an impact whenever she steps onto the court.
A Friendship Rooted in the Past
Playing at the University of Iowa between 2015 and 2019, DiLeo was at the school a year before Clark arrived on campus and noted that she had previously contributed to Clark's recruitment process to Iowa.