Caitlin Clark officially tipped off her 2026 WNBA campaign on Saturday, but her day didn't end at the final buzzer. Hours after her season debut with the Indiana Fever, Clark took the stage at Lucas Oil Stadium for a viral walkout with country music star Morgan Wallen.
As part of Wallen’s "Still the Problem" tour, Clark joined the singer for his signature entrance, walking through the stadium tunnel in front of a sold-out crowd. Wallen shared the moment with his 7.4 million Instagram followers, captioning the video "22" in a nod to Clark’s jersey number.
The crossover continues a trend for Wallen, who has featured sports figures like Nick Saban and Patrick Mahomes during recent tour stops.
The appearance sparked a swift reaction on social media with some WNBA fans expressed criticism, citing Wallen’s past controversies.
The Fever star has yet to comment on the backlash but Clark did silence any lingering doubts about her health following an injury-shortened 2025 season. In a narrow 107-104 loss to Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings, Clark dropped 20 points, seven assists, and five rebounds across 31 minutes of action.
With her 20-point performance, Clark surpassed 1,000 career points in just her 54th professional game. The feat ties her with Fever legend Tamika Catchings as the sixth-fastest player in WNBA history to reach the milestone.
"I feel good," Clark said postgame, addressing two brief exits for back adjustments. "Started off a little slow, I think just the anxiety of the first game, trying to work through that. But overall, I felt fast out there."
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Caitlin Clark and the Fever (0-1) face the LASparks on Wednesday at 10 PM ET, live on USA Network.
