However, the door to play in Unrivaled isn’t completely shut should Clark decide to join later. “We’re always going to have a roster spot for Caitlin Clark,” Unrivaled president Alex Bazzell shared with Sportico last year.

The Unrivaled Basketball League is set to begin on Friday, but fans won't see Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark in action.

The six-team league will consist of 36 of the top women’s basketball players from the WNBA, but won’t include Ms. Clark, who reportedly turned down a $1 million offer in choosing to enjoy the rest of her offseason. Despite the absence of the WNBA’s Rookie of the Year, there should be enough star power to attract some attention.

The Indiana Fever star has immersed herself in the city, attending Butler and Indiana Pacers games, a Taylor Swift concert and more.

The lucrative new Unrivaled League kicks off on Friday, with a number of household names taking part during the WNBA off-season - but Caitlin Clark isn't involved with the exciting banner

The incredible level of attention and hype that the Indiana Fever have received in the year since they landed Caitlin Clark has been a boon to the team that they haven't enjoyed even in their championship seasons.

The practice facilities in the WNBA are not always the most glamorous. Take, for instance, the Chicago Sky practicing in a public rec center or the

The Indiana Fever are looking forward to an exciting future with Caitlin Clark after hiring new head coach Stephanie White, while beginning work in their new multi-million high-tech facilities