While this season could have taught Caitlin Clark many lessons, it has instead been the toughest of her basketball career. Practically injury-free throughout college and her rookie year in the WNBA, her sophomore season has been defined by setbacks.After a quad issue, the Indiana Fever star suffered a left groin injury, followed by a right groin injury on July 15. It eventually ended her season nearly two months later. The frustration was visible on Clark's face at TD Garden, where she teared up knowing she would have to rehab again.As a fierce competitor and someone who has loved the game since childhood, it is easy to imagine what she must be feeling watching her teammates play.On Tuesday, Clark shared her emotions on social media, posting a monochrome photo of herself in action during a Fever game with fans cheering in the background."I miss this so bad," she wrote in the caption.[Credit: IG/@caitlinclark22]After a long rehab, Clark announced on Sept. 4 that she would not return for the 2025 WNBA season. While sidelined, her popularity has not waned. She remains a favorite for brands, and fans continue to show support.Caitlin Clark reveals "hardest truth" about herselfCaitlin Clark partnered with pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly in a campaign promoting nutrition for kids. The company released a video of Clark in a one-on-one conversation with children.In the video titled "Back to School with Lilly," one child asked the Fever star about the hardest truth about herself, both on and off the basketball court."I'm so competitive and so emotional at times, like that can be really hard. … And, like, you accept that you're a very emotional person, and that’s good," Clark said. "That's why I'm probably good at basketball is because I'm fiery and I'm competitive.""Learning how to channel that and use it in the right moments has probably been something I've had to navigate over the course of my career."This year, Caitlin Clark played only 13 games before her season-ending injury. She averaged 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game, though she struggled to find her scoring rhythm.