Cheryl Reeve praised Caitlin Clark for her pace and passing ability ahead of Fever-Lynx

USA’s coach Cheryl Reeve checks her notes at the end of the third quarter of the women’s Gold Medal basketball match between France and the USA during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris on August 11, 2024. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Ahead of her team’s Saturday tilt against the Indiana Fever, Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve praised Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark and the parts of her game that make her special.

After being reluctant to discuss Clark missing Team USA at this past Olympic Games (a decision she didn’t have a say in), Reeve pointed out what she really appreciates about Clark’s game past the obvious ability to make 3-pointers.

“I know the sexier part is probably the logo 3, but the pace and the passing is what makes her exceptional,” Reeve said in her remarks, per IndySports‘ Chloe Peterson.

She also said that she wishes she had either Clark or Lynx legend Maya Moore playing for Minnesota right now, the latter having her jersey retired at Target Center on Saturday evening.

Cheryl Reeve on CC pregame: “I know the sexier part is the logo 3, but pace and passing is what makes her exceptional.”
On CC and Maya Moore, whose jersey is being retired tonight, both being in the building: “I wish one was playing for us — either one.” pic.twitter.com/xj672YuVAb
— Chloe Peterson (@chloepeterson67) August 24, 2024

It’s very likely Reeve will coach Clark on Team USA in 2028 in Los Angeles if she’s still leading the program by then. It would be fascinating to see how she uses the superstar rookie to help bring home the gold one day.