Caitlin Clark attended Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday to support her Indiana Fever teammate Lexie Hull in the All-Star 3-point contest. Clark, sidelined by a right groin injury that prevented her from competing, became one of Hull’s most vocal supporters during the event.
With Clark unable to participate, Hull, an Indiana Fever sharpshooter on an $88,261 contract, was called to replace her due to her strong perimeter shooting this season. As a former Stanford standout, Hull proudly represented the Fever on the court while Clark took on the role of enthusiastic motivator from the sidelines.
Clark shared a moving message on Instagram that highlighted her admiration for Hull, simply captioning a post with the words,
“My queen,”
—Caitlin Clark. Inside the arena, fans responded with excitement as Hull took her shots, cheered on by Clark and several Fever teammates urging her to find her rhythm from beyond the arc.
Strong Support from Clark, Cunningham, and Others Fuels Hull’s Contest Effort
Throughout the evening, Hull enjoyed the loudest backing in the arena as the crowd rallied behind her bid to win the 3-point title. Along with Clark, teammate Sophie Cunningham and others were prominently present to encourage Hull, showing how much their support meant to the sharpshooting forward.
Though Hull delivered a solid performance scoring 20 points, she narrowly missed advancing to the final round by finding her shooting groove a bit too late in the contest. Despite falling short of the title, Hull’s dynamic energy and enthusiastic presence left a strong impression on fans and peers alike.
Lexie Hull’s Breakout Season and All-Star Game Absence
While Hull’s shooting excellence has been a highlight for the Fever this season, she will not appear in Saturday’s All-Star Game, missing selection by a slim margin. Nevertheless, she is having a breakout year, averaging 7.6 points per game and boasting an impressive 46.8 percent accuracy from three-point range.
The combination of Hull’s shooting skill and the steady encouragement from teammates like Caitlin Clark underscores the growing excitement around her role with the Fever and her potential impact moving forward in the season.