Caitlin Clark has been nothing short of transformative for the WNBA, but even the brightest stars need a moment to catch their breath. The Indiana Fever guard—who took the league by storm as a rookie—has seen her 2025 season interrupted by injury, missing 31 of 44 games. Yet, despite her absence, the Fever pushed to the brink of the WNBA Finals, hinting at a ceiling that’s sky-high if Clark can stay on the court.

From her legendary college career at Iowa, where she never missed a game, to her near-pristine health as a rookie, Clark’s 2025 campaign has been an outlier. The hope in Indiana is that it’s just that—a blip on an otherwise durable radar. Here’s a complete timeline of her injury setbacks:

College (Iowa Hawkeyes): Clark’s closest call came early in her junior season, when she rolled her ankle in a late-game loss to Kansas State. Fortunately, she avoided a serious sprain and was back on the floor for the next contest. She finished her college career with a perfect attendance record.

Rookie Season (2024): Clark played all 40 games for the Fever, showing the durability that made her a No. 1 pick. No missed time.

2025 Season – Quad Strain: Just four games into the season, Clark suffered a strained quad and was ruled out for multiple weeks. She missed only five games, thanks to a favorable schedule with extended breaks, returning three weeks later.

2025 Season – Left Groin Injury: In her fifth game back (June 24), Clark injured her groin. The outlook was no worse than the quad strain, and she missed just four games before returning on July 9.

2025 Season – Right Groin Injury: The injuries kept coming. In her fourth game back from the left groin issue, Clark suffered a right groin injury, sidelining her once again.

For Fever fans and the WNBA at large, the message is clear: Clark’s impact is undeniable, but her health will be the key to unlocking the next chapter of her—and the league’s—story.