Caitlin Clark's Favorite Animal is Turning Heads
Caitlin Clark's Favorite Animal is Turning Heads originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
WNBA star Caitlin Clark remains out for the Indiana Fever due to her left quad strain. She's set to be re-evaluated this weekend, though that means she won't be available to play on Saturday against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky.
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Clark was averaging 19.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 9.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks per game for the Fever prior to her injury. Naturally, her absence has been a big blow to Indiana, which has won just one of the three games it has played without her.
Despite her absence, though, Clark continues to make headlines as she stays involved with the Fever — attending practices, joining her teammates on the sidelines and being active on social media.
On Friday, Clark had fans buzzing after the Fever posted a "Get To Know" post about her, which revealed her favorite actor, movie, condiment and even emoji, as well as a skill she would like to learn.
One response that stood out, however, was her favorite animal. The WNBA All-Star answered "Cheetah," which quickly caught the attention of many.
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It's worth noting that Clark has said in the past that she doesn't like cats. So, for her to choose not only a large cat but also the fastest land animal came as a surprise.
"Scared of cats but likes cheetahs," a commenter wrote. Another one said, Afraid of cats, but loves cheetahs. Fascinating."
"So who is gonna tell her that Cheetah is a cat," a fan added.
For what it's worth, others connected her love for cheetahs to her love for running and sprinting.
"Of course it's a cheetah. 'I love sprinting,'" a follower remarked.
A fifth supporter shared, "Cheetah: 'I just love to sprint. I sprint everywhere.'"
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"Cheetahs are the best. Hawks are a close second. Some Hawks can reach 240 mph when they dive," a social media user stated.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts during a game between the Indiana Fever and the New York Liberty.Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
It's still unknown when Clark will actually return from her injury, but at least fans are getting to know her better while she's sidelined.
Related: Caitlin Clark Left in Disbelief After Pacers' Game 1 Comeback Against Thunder
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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