Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark stole the spotlight during the groundbreaking ceremony for the team’s newest playing and training facility.
In an update on the Indiana Fever’s Instagram account, the team’s coaching staff, front office, as well as the players, were all present in the groundbreaking ceremony of their newest $78 million facility. Caitlin Clark, among others, stole the attention as she grabbed two shovels in each of her hands.
“Am I good?” Clark dropped by in the comments section.
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The Indiana Fever and Pacers Sports & Entertainment marked the official start of construction on a $78 million, team-exclusive sports performance center at a groundbreaking ceremony in downtown Indianapolis. Head coach Stephanie White, star guard Caitlin Clark, and members of the Fever front office joined local dignitaries and PS&E executives to toss ceremonial shovelfuls of dirt, signaling the beginning of a new era for the WNBA franchise.
Slated to open before the 2027 season, the facility will be located next to Gainbridge Fieldhouse as part of the larger Pacers Sports & Entertainment campus, and will be the first constructed dedication practice and training center built specifically for Fever players.
Intended to improve various elements of player development, the center will include two full-sized basketball courts, a strength and conditioning gym with Pilates studios, and a full kitchen to support nutrition programs.
Spaces for recovery and rehabilitation, and areas for mental health and wellness, will provide an all-encompassing environment for athletes adapted to the rigorous demands of professional basketball.
Caitlin Clark Delivers The Worst Injury Update for Fans
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark announced Wednesday night that she will sit out the remainder of the 2025 WNBA season after aggravating a right groin injury she first suffered on July 15 against the Connecticut Sun. The reigning Rookie of the Year appeared in just 13 games this year, attempting to return through non‐contact drills in recent weeks, only to decide with team medical staff that pushing through the pain risked long‐term damage.
“I had hoped to share a better update, but I will not be returning to play this season,” Clark wrote in a social media post. “I spent hours in the gym every day with the singular goal of getting back out there, disappointed isn’t a big enough word to describe how I am feeling.”
I had hoped to share a better update, but I will not be returning to play this season. I spent hours in the gym every day with the singular goal of getting back out there, disappointed isn’t a big enough word to describe how I am feeling. I want to thank everyone who had my back… pic.twitter.com/paD5sEYG1q
— Caitlin Clark (@CaitlinClark22) September 5, 2025
Clark’s absence compounds an injury‐ridden season for the Fever, who lost Sydney Colson, and Sophie Cunningham to season‐ending knee injuries and Aari McDonald to a foot ailment, yet still remain in contention for a playoff berth.
In the games she played this season, Caitlin Clark averaged 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game.
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