Caitlin Clark, formerly of the University of Iowa and now with the Indiana Fever, continues to make headlines with her exceptional performance in the WNBA. This comes amid a whirlwind of controversy, including a heated altercation with Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese and a significant snub from the Olympic team. Let’s dive into the details.
Clark has been dominating the court, quickly racking up 200 points and 50 assists, making her the fastest player in WNBA history to reach these milestones. Just when you think you’ve caught up with all the excitement in women’s basketball, Clark’s achievements remind us why the WNBA is capturing everyone’s attention right now.
Angel Reese, Clark’s college rival, has also been stirring the pot. Recently, a confrontation during the Sky-Fever game saw Sky guard Chennedy Carter committing a hard off-ball foul against Clark, which Reese seemed to celebrate. Reese defended herself by emphasizing the competitive nature of the WNBA and her role in bringing attention to women’s basketball despite the negative publicity.
Reese’s performance against the Mystics, though decent on paper with 16 points and 11 rebounds, was overshadowed by Clark’s 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, showcasing Clark’s superior efficiency and skill.
NEW: Show host Bill Maher blasts women as “catty” as he calls out WNBA players for not standing up for Caitlin Clark who is getting hit from all angles.
Maher said that women don’t stand up for each other like men do.
“Only women would do this. Women are catty, even the… pic.twitter.com/MM0mhKS7sV
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 9, 2024
Meanwhile, Clark has vowed to bounce back from her recent Olympic snub. Despite being one of the most prominent faces in women’s basketball and putting up impressive numbers, she was not selected for Team USA’s 2024 Paris Olympics roster. Clark expressed her determination to keep improving, with an eye on the next Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028.
Caitlin Clark has been excluded from the women’s Olympic team.
Brittney Griner, who wouldn’t stand for the US National Anthem, made the team.
Who else thinks this was intentional? pic.twitter.com/cHIR7YiHtg
— TaraBull (@TaraBull808) June 8, 2024
Fever head coach Christie Sides shared that Clark is using the snub as motivation, promising to elevate her game even further. Clark’s resilience and drive are set to keep her in the spotlight, ensuring that her journey remains a focal point in women’s basketball.
Caitlin Clark takes the high road here on getting left off the Olympic team, but I honestly can’t think of a dumber move for a sport trying to grow its fan base than this. Whine about no attention for decades, finally get it, and then blow it like this: pic.twitter.com/WyXUPzpX0q
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) June 9, 2024
Head Coach Christie Sides comments on Clark’s snub.
#IndianaFever HC Christie Sides said they were on the bus when Caitlin Clark found out she didn’t make Team USA. Clark then told her, “Hey coach, they woke a monster.”
I asked Sides how much more “monster” there is to wake up.
“That’s pretty scary, right?” | @TheAthleticWBB pic.twitter.com/3egzCyJBA8
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) June 9, 2024
