Caitlin Clark to join NBC Sports studio for Sunday Night Basketball debut Feb. 1

Caitlin Clark will join NBC Sports as a special contributor for the debut of Sunday Night Basketball, appearing on the pre-show live at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. ET ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks game at 7 p.m. ET, NBC Sports announced.

NBC described Clark as a two-time WNBA All-Star, the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I history and an Indiana Fever superstar, noting she has quickly become one of the most popular players in womens basketball. "Were excited to have Caitlin join Hall of Famers Melo, Vince, Tracy and Reggie in New York for the launch of Sunday Night Basketball," NBC Sports Executive Producer Sam Flood said in a statement.

Clark will serve as a special contributor alongside the Basketball Night in America studio team of Maria Taylor and analysts Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady for pregame commentary. "Im really excited to be part of the Basketball Night in America crew this season," Clark said in a statement.

"Carmelo, Vince, and Tracy are legends of the game and Maria is a true professional. It will be really fun to join them a few times this season." After her Feb. 1 debut, Clark will return in the same role on Sunday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City when the Thunder host the Knicks.

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