Ever since the roster spots started filling in, Napheesa Collier-led Unrivaled has been pulling out quite the stops to secure Caitlin Clark. And why not? The Indiana Fever’s marketing goldmine has the potential to draw massive crowds to arenas, elevating the league to a whole new level. Initially, the league made waves by securing a sponsorship with State Farm, one of Clark’s existing partners. Now, they’ve made another move, sparking speculation about Clark’s possible addition to the team.

The latest buzz surrounds a 22-minute press conference held by Unrivaled, presented by State Farm to announce their next roster addition. Sounds familiar? The 22-minute duration seems to be a nod to Clark’s iconic #22 jersey number. While the addition could technically be anyone, the number 22 feels like a deliberate hint at the 22-year-old Iowa native. But that’s not all. While making the official announcement, the league teased: “This is the moment that sets the foundation… of the league.”

The 3 by 3 league set to debut in January 2025 will feature 40 players across six teams. As of now, 38 slots have already been filled and the anticipation is for the last two spots.

As Unrivaled President Alex Bazzell previously stated, “We’re always going to have a roster spot for Caitlin Clark. We are letting her decompress from basketball… She knows that we have a spot for her when she’s ready.” Naturally, fans are eagerly anticipating her arrival. When recent hints from Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier surfaced, fans immediately took to the comment section to speculate.

Here’s what fans got to say:

As usual, spectators joined the conversation, offering their guesses about potential announcements. “11:22? Yeah, announce Clark already,” wrote one X user, fueling the growing excitement surrounding the league’s next move. Averaging 19.3 points and a league-high 8.4 assists per game this season, Clark is undoubtedly the player everyone is talking about.

Unrivaled is no exception. “CC must be playing. A 22-minute video? She has to be playing,” added another user. Collier has previously expressed her interest in having Clark on board and the league also extended a $1 million offer to bring in the 2024 ROTY. Unrivaled has been persistent, so the fans are convinced Clark might have finally given in.

If the hints are true, this could be the most strategic move yet by the league, positioning itself to capitalize on Clark’s stardom. “As long as she stays healthy, this is probably a good move for CC. She gets to spend 6 weeks playing basketball with Kate, Lexi, and AB, and make 7 figures,” commented another fan. It’s a win-win deal—Unrivaled gains marketability, and Clark earns a seven-figure salary. Moreover, her former Iowa teammate and best friend, Kate Martin, Fever teammates Lexie Hull and Aliyah Boston have been recent additions too. So it wouldn’t all be a bad setup for Clark.

While many fans are convinced, another chimed in with a different perspective: “Probably A’ja. Doesn’t she have a State Farm deal too? If not, then yeah, it’s CC.” That’s a valid point. The three-time MVP also has a contract with State Farm, and her jersey number, #22, coincidentally matches Clark’s, which could explain the 22-minute video duration.

Whoever the next addition, one conveyed, “The anticipation is killing me.” Although everything remains unclear, fans are eagerly awaiting the league’s announcement of its next two roster spots. Could it be Caitlin Clark? Could it be both Clark and Wilson? Only time will tell.