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Caitlin Clark has been out for nearly three weeks. Fans regularly check the star’s availability for every game and show up in every arena wearing number 22 jerseys. In every postgame or pre-game interview, her return is a primary question from the media. But now, Coach Stephanie white puts an end to it.

The Fever HC was on the ESPN talk show following a five-game winning streak. Once again, she faced the familiar question and gave a straightforward answer.

Stephanie White Opens Up On Plan For Caitlin Clark’s Return

CC’s injuries shocked everyone. The player had been regular on the court for five years, and now she missed 16 games in three different stretches. Her current absence spans over 21 days, raising concerns over her injury.

Though there is no significant damage shown in the scans and the player is available on the sidelines for support, many expected her to be back soon. When asked about Caitlin Clark’s return the 48-year-old coach gave a clear idea and plan.

“She is day-to-day right now. We are really not putting a timetable on it. Going through the rehab process, and then we want to reintegrate her from the strength and conditioning standpoint. And then taking her to the basketball activities. We are taking it one day at a time,” White said on NBA TV (Via X/kenswift).

She also highlighted that the former Iowa star tried to come back for a period of time, and then there were setbacks. The side will not be taking any risks at this moment and will be cautious moving forward with Caitlin Clark’s return.

The 2024 Rookie suffered a left quad injury and is now suffering from a groin injury. Sophie Cunningham also mentioned that the injury is weird, sidelines the player for days, as it suddenly aggravates.

Possible Return Date For Caitlin Clark

The coach wants to keep the star guard’s health at its prime. Though the severity of the injury is not great, forcing an early return could cause future damage and keep her out of rotation for a longer period.
Caitlin ClarkCaitlin Clark (Image Credits: Imagn)
If the damage is minimal and no muscle is damaged (grade 1), the groin injury takes a minimum of three to four weeks to recover. Any chronic or complex injury will keep the player out for two to three months.

Good news for the Fevers fans is that CC’s case does not involve serious injury or complexity, which will allow her to return by mid-August at the earliest.