Caitlin Clark (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)
Caitlin Clark wasn’t even playing in a game, but she still managed to steal the show with her appearance this week.

Showing her support for Tyrese Halliburton and the Indiana Pacers, the rookie sensation sat courtside along with her boyfriend, former Iowa basketball star Connor McCaffery, and Fever teammate Kelsey Mitchell.

Cameras quickly found her, and the spotlight was put on her as she and Kelsey posed for pictures.

Caitlin Clark wore a black jacket and slacks for the night, while Mitchell wore a white T-shirt and blue jeans.

Clark is coming off an exceptional rookie campaign in which she averaged 19.2 points, 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game and received Rookie of the Year honors.

Caitlin Clark Might’ve Sent Huge Message To Her Team With Appearance With Kelsey Mitchell

It looks like Caitlin Clark is using her star power and friendship to send a message to her team.

Clark is often credited with the Indiana Fever’s impressive success this season, but she knows none of it would have been possible without her backcourt mate, Kelsey Mitchell.

This week, both players attended a preseason game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

This was huge as Mitchell is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

Caitlin Clark staying close to her means the team would most certainly have to bring her back to ensure Clark is happy.

Mitchell produced the best campaign of her seven-season WNBA career, averaging a career-best 19.2 points per game, a 46.8% field goal percentage, and shot over 40% from three-point range.

It should be noted that Fever senior adviser and former GM Lin Dunn also made it clear that her top priority this offseason will be bringing Mitchell back.