As the Indiana Fever gear up to re-enter the fray of the WNBA season, their guard Caitlin Clark is not sitting idly by. During the Olympic break, Clark, who went straight from college to the pros with barely a breather, took the opportunity to immerse herself further in Indianapolis and basketball itself. "I feel like I'm ready to get back out there and get playing," Clark told WISH-TV, indicating both a need to reset and an unquenchable drive for the game that has largely defined her last year.

Meanwhile, the Fever didn't let the hiatus slow down team-building efforts. With a roster looking to push past a sluggish season start to playoff horizons, the team engaged in a series of camaraderie-fostering activities, from scavenger hunts to home run derbies — needless to say, won by Clark. "Of course I won," she said according to the IndyStar. These exercises were brainstormed by head coach Christie Sides and her assistants, aiming to infuse a sense of "Joy" into the team's dynamic during the break.

With the Olympic intermission winding down, and the Fever set to face the Phoenix Mercury on August 16, Clark has been utilizing the downtime not just for personal growth, but also for rest. A much-needed respite can be a boon for athletes caught in such demanding schedules, and coach Sides highlighted this during Tuesday's practice session. "Yeah, I think just the rest," Sides observed about how Clark's game could reach new heights, as cited by Athlon Sports.