Breaking: U.S. Olympic team coach gives reasons why Caitlin Clark was snub.

Monday night’s WNBA matchup between the Connecticut Sun and Caitlin Clark ended with Clark sitting on the bench for the final quarter. The Indiana Fever was behind by double digits, she had four fouls, and it was obvious that she wasn’t coming back in. Still, a group of supporters yelled, “We want Caitlin! We want Caitlin!” from Mohegan Sun Arena.

It was comparable to the national chorus’s outcry when Clark was left off of the 12-member U.S. Olympic team roster. The roster was revealed on Tuesday, but on Friday night, a number of sources—including Christine Brennan of USA Today—reported that Clark would not be selected, though she might still be used as a backup if a selected player gets hurt. As she did over the weekend, Clark stressed Monday that she was simply pleased to be in the pool of athletes who were considered.

The Sun defeated the Fever 89-72 on Monday. “I think it’s just your dream and your goal – I just got out of college, so to be in that conversation is huge,” Clark remarked. In 22 minutes, Clark scored 10 points on 3-of-8 shooting.

“To the women that made the cut, you have to admit, that roster has a lot of skill. I hope the topic of discussion is those 12 and their unique opportunity—one that most people never get to experience in their lifetime. I will be rooting for them, I will be cheering them on. I hope they succeed in winning the gold.” However, those twelve women have not been the topic of public conversation. It has only given Clark attention.

Two sources, including Brennan, “both long-time U.S. basketball veterans with decades of experience in the women’s game, told USA TODAY Sports Friday that concern over how Clark’s millions of fans would react to what would likely be limited playing time on a stacked roster was a factor in the decision making.”