As Team USA is all set to take on France in the men’s basketball Olympics final, there has been immense excitement all around. And this wave has even caught WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark as she can’t wait for this game which she feels will be an unforgettable one. While there can be some nervousness considering Victor Wembanyama‘s French team has been nothing less than spectacular in this event, Clark seems unaffected by that.

While enjoying MLB at the Yankees’ stadium, Clark recently told how she feels ahead of the final game of Team USA. “I don’t really think we gonna have any problem with France as the game might start soon,” said Clark from the commentary box. However, she also emphasized earlier that this game could be one of the best Olympic games so far. While Clark has less to worry about the French team, the US men’s basketball team cannot afford to go easy on their opponents.

The France team is all roaring after knocking out Germany in the semifinals. Though the French side lost the final group match against Australia, they have all their momentum with convincing back-to-back wins in the quarterfinals. Also, their standout player, Victor Wembanyama has been running ruckus as he averages double-doubles in the Olympics so far.

In just five games, Wembanyama has scored 13.8 points along with 10.2 rebounds per game and will be ready to stay tough against Team USA. Alongside him, he has got Guerschon Yabusele who also averages 12.8 points per game. While this was the threat that could wary Team USA, let’s explore why Clark was so confident about Team USA.

Team USA performances and star players

Team USA has been invincible in the Olympics so far as they take on the court for their fifth consecutive Olympics gold. And it hasn’t been a one-man show for them, as they have got many names on their roster which have delivered when needed. However, the semi-final against Serbia was quite a roller coaster but the duo of Stephen Curry and LeBron James made the USA victorious.

While Curry scored a whopping 36 points along with 8 rebounds against Serbia, LeBron James hit his second triple-double of his Olympic career. James bagged 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists and that’s what completed Team USA’s comeback against Serbia. The NBA legend has been the true leader for his team leading the points tally. And this duo is what shone in the semifinals but the US has got other ace cards as well.

The star guard Kevin Durant has been phenomenal for Team USA as well and he has maintained an average of 13.6 points per game. Alongside the veteran is a rising talent, Devin Booker averaging 11 points per game. These stats suggest while France will have much reliance on a couple of players, Team USA will face them as a unit to fight for another gold at the Olympics.

Stay tuned for more such updates. And join us for the exciting second episode of the “Dual Threat Show”. Our host BG12 sits down with Georgia Bulldogs star and Mountain West All-Freshman Team Selection, Asia Avinger.