For most of Friday, Clark was teamed up with Kelsey Plum, a two-time Olympic gold medalist for USA Basketball and two-time world champion. In her newfound position as a veteran for the younger guard — there were 10 first-time attendees at the senior camp — Plum emphasized the mentality it takes to succeed in such a competitive and talented field.

Caitlin Clark spoke to reporters Friday at Duke University during USA Basketball training camp and made a plea for compromise in the labor battle between the WNBA and the players, which has been raging for months as the two sides try to come to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement.