Clark returned to practice this week, and her comeback game just happens to be a nationally televised one against the Liberty — the defending champs and, at 9-0, the last unbeaten team left in the league this season.

The 4-5 Fever are 2-3 without Clark, and things clearly deteriorated without her in the lineup. Sydney Colson and Sophie Cunningham suffered injuries in the second game without Clark, causing the Fever to drop below 10 healthy players. Indiana used an emergency hardship exception on Aari McDonald.

The big news for Fever fans is the expected return of star guard Caitlin Clark, who has missed the past five games with a quad injury. Following practice on Friday, Clark spoke with the media about her return and the process of getting back on the court.