Indiana Fever drop surprising update on Caitlin Clark’s offseason activity amid injury rehabilitation

Caitlin Clark’s sophomore season in the WNBA didn’t unfold the way Indiana Fever fans had hoped. After an electrifying rookie year that changed the landscape of women’s basketball, the 23-year-old guard spent much of 2025 battling injuries that eventually cut her season short.

But as the Fever provided a surprising update on her offseason plans, it’s clear that Clark isn’t wasting any time staying active off the court.

Caitlin Clark focuses on recovery while balancing off-court commitments

Despite averaging an impressive 16.5 points, 8.8 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game before being sidelined, Clark was limited to just 13 appearances due to a nagging right groin strain. The Fever made the difficult call to shut her down for the remainder of the season, prioritizing long-term health over short-term success.

Head coach Stephanie White opened up about the decision, saying, “Look, I would never speak for Caitlin. It’s frustrating as an athlete when you go through an injury and when you’re not able to do what you love to do... but also, the perspective of Caitlin having a long career and understanding that we’re not going to push the issue if she’s not ready to go, that’s just the reality of the situation.

”Now focused on rehab, Clark is expected to be fully healthy by the start of the 2026 WNBA season in May.

Yet, the Fever’s recent update revealed she’s also taking on an unexpected new role during her recovery. On Monday, Clark joined teammates Kelsey Mitchell and Aari McDonald for a surprise motivational talk at Eli Lilly and Company, where the trio spoke to employees about “teamwork, resiliency and pushing through challenges this season.”

Kelsey Mitchell praises Caitlin Clark’s humility amid challenges

While injuries limited Clark’s time on the hardwood, her influence inside the locker room remained profound.

Fellow guard Kelsey Mitchell, who earned All-WNBA First Team honors in Clark’s absence, recently praised the young star’s maturity and selflessness. “The biggest thing that I respected about Caitlin is that she was never bigger than the program,” Mitchell said. “She wasn’t trying to take over… when she didn’t play, compared to when she did play, [her passion] remained the same.”Clark’s unwavering attitude through adversity has earned her respect across the league. With her four-year, $338,056 contract keeping her with Indiana through 2027, both the Fever and their fanbase are counting on her full recovery and another electrifying comeback when the new season tips off.Also Read: Why was LeBron James’ name dragged into NBA Gambling Scandal? Real reason explained