Caitlin Clark's experience at the women's World Cup has been a 'pinch-me moment' for the WNBA star

Caitlin Clark, of the United States, shoots during the Women’s Basketball World Cup match between the United States and Czechia in Berlin, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Czechia’s Eliska Joklova guards Caitlin Clark, of the United States, during the Women’s Basketball World Cup match between the United States and Czechia in Berlin, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Czechia’s Petra Holesinska guards Caitlin Clark, of the United States, during the Women’s Basketball World Cup match between the United States and Czechia in Berlin, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Caitlin Clark, of the United States, shoots over Czechia’s Veronika Vorackova during the Women’s Basketball World Cup match between the United States and Czechia in Berlin, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

BERLIN (AP) — Caitlin Clark has been blown away by the enthusiasm from the international fan base turning out at the women’s FIBA World Cup and said the tournament is a fun respite from the “craziness” of the WNBA season.