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Fever Star muses over "different" Caitlin Clark fans clearLate last month the Indiana Fever tied up star Kelsey Mitchell...
09/02/2025

Fever Star muses over "different" Caitlin Clark fans clear

Late last month the Indiana Fever tied up star Kelsey Mitchell for at least one more season with a guaranteed supermax pay of $249,244.

Playing with Caitlin Clark, Mitchell had the greatest of her seven-year WNBA career averaging 19.2 points per game while shooting 46.8% from the field and 40.2% from 3-point range.

"I'm happy Kelsey is coming back to Fever," head coach Stephanie White remarked on re-signing Mitchell. " From the minute she was drafted, she has been a vital component of this franchise. From the sidelines from her time in college, I have seen her path and have always respected her work ethic, game style, and interactions with her colleagues. Working with her will thrill me.

For more than one reason, the Fever star will be glad to be back performing alongside Clark next season. Apart from her performance on the court with Clark, Mitchell wants to remain on the right side of Clark's passionate supporters.

"Having it, I adore fans of Caitlin Clark. But the supporters of Caitlin Clark are unique," Mitchell noted on a recent podcast interview. "C-squared, buddy, gang. shoutout to you They go ride or die and are quite enthusiastic people.

Let's just say, C-squared makes me glad since I am on the correct end of it.About Caitlin Clark's admirers, the only thing I would say is that they accompany her everywhere she goes. Still, I find it to be really cool. She has created that sort of platform since they will practically follow her anyplace. That's lit, like damned.

The Fever's season does not start until a game against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky on May 17, hence fans will have to wait to see Clark and Mitchell back on the floor together.

After Cancer Diagnosis, Caitlin Clark Messages Support to Former Iowa TeammateAfter Ava Jones revealed a fatal illness, ...
09/02/2025

After Cancer Diagnosis, Caitlin Clark Messages Support to Former Iowa Teammate

After Ava Jones revealed a fatal illness, Caitlin Clark offered love to former Iowa Hawkeyes teammate.

Former Iowa Hawkeyes basketball player Ava Jones has had a sad few years.

According a February 8 KCRG.com post, "Jones and her family were injured by a vehicle in Louisville, just days after she committed to play basketball Iowa. Trey Jones's father passed away. Ava had a terrible brain damage. Amy's mother also suffered injuries.

Later on the piece said, "Jones was still put on scholarship, and on the Iowa women's basketball team as a freshman, but medically retired from basketball in 2024."

On February 8, Jones published another heartbreaking post on Instagram featuring a video labeled "I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma after the biopsy results came back. This is the news nobody wants to hear, but especially after working my butt off and recovering after being hit by a car for the past 2 and a half years. My physique is really robust, and I have faith in the Iowa doctors here.

According to the Mayo Clinic, "hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer affecting the lymphatic system."

On Iowa's roster for the 2023–24 campaign were Caitlin Clark and Jones. And in a response on Jones' Instagram post, Clark penned, "Praying for you kid ❤️".

Other former Hawkeyes players who expressed their support included Gabbie Marshall, who penned, "❤️❤️ So much love for you Ava!"

Right now, the whole Hawkeyes fan base is rallying around Jones. Though the news is terrible following an unthinkable past several years, hopefully Jones will take comfort in the support her university and community has given her (and will continue to get).

Caitlin Clark reacts to ex-Iowa teammate's cancer diagnosis after deadly automobile tragedy ended career.After former Ha...
09/02/2025

Caitlin Clark reacts to ex-Iowa teammate's cancer diagnosis after deadly automobile tragedy ended career.

After former Hawkeyes player Ava Jones revealed her cancer diagnosis just 30 months after a car accident cut off her basketball career, Iowa icon Caitlin Clark contacted her.

Former Iowa basketball recruiter Ava Jones was medically retired from the Hawkeyes program and subsequently diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Jones revealed her illness on Instagram and has been inundated with supportive comments; former Iowa star and current WNBA player Caitlin Clark has also contacted her. "Praying for you kid," Clark answered Jones' message, adding that current Hawkeyes star Lucy Olsen also sent her support.

Two and a half years after Jones was seriously injured in an automobile accident during her final year of high school, the uncommon cancer diagnosis arrives. Jones sustained a brain injury; her mother also suffered greatly; sadly, her father perished in the crash.

"I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma after the results from the biopsy came back," Jones posted on Instagram. "This is the news no one ever wants to get, but especially after spending the last 2 and a half years working my butt off and recovering from getting hit by a car.

She finished, "My body is very strong and I am confident in the doctors here at lowa." Jones still got her scholarship following the crash and was listed as a freshman on the Hawkeyes roster, where she was teammates with Clark up to her medical retirement from basketball in 2024.

Having spoken with the former basketball player, Iowa head coach Jan Jensen is positive Jones will survive the cancer. "While this news is so hard to believe, there's no question Ava will fight like she has so courageously in every realm," she stated.

"She said in our first chat that she is going to kick it. And she has always found great benefit from this mindset.

Having been ranked as a top 100 recruit (84th overall) from the 2023 class, Jones has had a difficult start to life. During her sophomore and junior years of high school, Jones averaged over 20 points per game; nevertheless, her life changed in July 2022 when she was in Louisville for an AAU basketball tournament with her family only days after pledging to Iowa.

Following a five-day trial held in Jefferson County, Kentucky, Michael Hurley of Indiana was found guilty of three counts of assault for colliding while intoxicated. Though the jury advised a 75-year sentence, Hurley was sentenced to 70 years in December 2024.

Hurley reportedly drove into the Jones family in downtown Louisville intoxicated. With Ava's father, Trey Jones, regrettably dying days later, the impaired motorist mounted a curb and struck the Jones family.

Ava Jones tore the ligaments in both knees, damage her shoulder, and sustained a traumatic brain injury. While Ava's younger brother Creek escaped major harm, her mother, Amy Jones, broke 21 bones and also had a brain injury.

Unrivaled doomed without WNBA phenomenon Caitlin Clark?Unmatched is a three-on-three basketball league including WNBA to...
09/02/2025

Unrivaled doomed without WNBA phenomenon Caitlin Clark?

Unmatched is a three-on-three basketball league including WNBA top players. Designed to keep WNBA players competitive during the off-season, the event has had a disappointing start to existence as one major star—Caitlin Clark—is absent.

Odds Caitlin Clark Shows Up with Taylor Swift at Super Bowl LIX RevealedSuperstar Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark has...
09/02/2025

Odds Caitlin Clark Shows Up with Taylor Swift at Super Bowl LIX Revealed

Superstar Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark has been a long-time Kansas City Chiefs fan. She seized the chance to watch the two-time reigning champs in action during their Divisional Round showdown against the Houston Texans on Jan. 18 specifically for this reason.

The fact that Clark could see the game inside a VIP suite at Arrowhead Stadium with Taylor Swift added to the (grandiose) frosting on top. Swift invited the current WNBA Rookie of the Year to a "Eras Tour" event in Indianapolis; the Fever guard accepted her offer in Kansas City's first playoff game of the year.

Fans are hoping Clark might make another cameo in Super Bowl LIX with Swift as the "Fortnight" singer cheers on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, since the Chiefs have made it to the big game.

Actually, the bookies have already assigned the odds on whether or not Clark will show up for Sunday's big game with Swift. Betway Insider claims that there is a 4/1 likelihood Clark will be at New Orleans' Superdome accompanying Swift's entourage.

Put another way, Clark has a 20% probability of joining Swift for Super Bowl LIX. For example, a $10 bet would pay $40 in profit should the result be favorable.

For what it's worth, Clark is not the only famous person slated to show out for the Sunday big event. With her previous Beverly Hills hangout, Betway Insider has assigned 6/4 chances (40%) that Swift is joined by gal buddy Selena Gomez.

Both Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, a Hollywood pair, have 4/9 odds (69.2%). While singer Sabrina Carpenter has been assigned 3/1 odds (25%), actress Sophie Turner of "Game of Thrones" is put at 6/1 (14.3%).

Bengals's Joe Burrow Shouts Out Caitlin Clark, Has Plans to Attend Fever Game 2025Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Bur...
09/02/2025

Bengals's Joe Burrow Shouts Out Caitlin Clark, Has Plans to Attend Fever Game 2025

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow promised to visit an Indiana Fever game next season to see WNBA star Caitlin Clark in action and shouted out to her.

"Shout out Caitlin Clark, she's always fun to watch," Burrow told reporters. "She's probably drawing a lot of WNBA attendees from her fan count. Her improvement is going to keep. She's an hour and a half from Cincy, so I'll have to go make the journey.

Burrow's fifth NFL season just ended. Though the Bengals missed the playoffs, he had a career year with 4,918 yards and 43 touchdowns, topping the league in both points scored and quarterback rating.

In the 2023 NCAA women's national championship game 102-85, former Iowa State Hawkeye Clark lost against LSU, Burrow's alma mater. She returned the next season, though, and vanquished LSU in an Elite Eight triumph.

In her rookie, Clark averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 1.3 steals a game. Finishing 20-20, the Fever came third in the Eastern Conference.

NFL player Travis Kelce, whose girlfriend, Taylor Swift, was seen at a Kansas City Chiefs game with Clark during a postseason game, also took an eye to her excellent debut season.

"Oh man, she's unbelievable," Kelce told reporters prior to Super Bowl LIX. "She's among the best basketball players I have ever seen and the funnest one to watch right now. And seeing her at Taylor's concert, coming out to a Chiefs game, and hanging out with us has been really great.

On May 17 at home, Clark and the Fever will start the regular season against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky; the sidelines most certainly will be occupied by some well-known personalities.

Sydney Colson Retails How the Caitlin Clark Acclaim of Kate Martin Affected the Fever DecisionSydney Colson signed with ...
08/02/2025

Sydney Colson Retails How the Caitlin Clark Acclaim of Kate Martin Affected the Fever Decision

Sydney Colson signed with the Indiana Fever, perhaps influenced in part by Kate Martin's compliments of Caitlin Clark.

News of two-time WNBA champion Sydney Colson's free agency contract with the Indiana Fever leaked on February 4.

Colson said in her February 6 team press release response to her choice to join the Fever, "I am very excited about this new opportunity with Indiana." I trust what I know about a number of Fever players and coaches. Being a part of the vision the staff has for this team excites me, and I am ready to get started.

From a February 7 story from TheNextHoops Fever writer Tony East, "The Indiana Fever really wanted Colson," an unusual wrinkle was added into Colson's eventual choice. Caitlin Clark especially hoped Colson could be on the squad.
Given Colson's performance with Clark's buddy Kate Martin during Martin's debut season with the Las Vegas Aces, this quotation begs one to question whether Martin's seal of approval is what drove Clark to desire for Colson to join Indiana.

Reporting from Athletes Unlimited presenter Emily Proud on a February 7 game suggests the reverse is apparently true.

"She replied, "You know what? My career is drawing to a close. I simply wanted to be somewhere that strives for success with great emphasis on culture.'" Proud remarked of Colson's perspective on her free agency choice, based on an X post . "She said that Kelsey Mitchell was actually the first person she hit up because they built a bond here, playing AU for the last three years."

Later, Proud stated, "She claimed she heard some nice things about Caitlin Clark from her Aces teammate Kate Martin as well. That helped to make the choice simple.

Martin obviously painted Clark in a positive light, which would have persuaded Colson to sign on to the Fever.

Fever Reporter Says Sydney Colson's 'Hoped' Team Would Sign Caitlin ClarkAccording to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, ...
08/02/2025

Fever Reporter Says Sydney Colson's 'Hoped' Team Would Sign Caitlin Clark

According to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, her team followed her advice to make this WNBA free agency acquisition.

Announced earlier this month, WNBA veteran and two-time champion Sydney Colson accepted an offer from the Indiana Fever in free agency.

Colson was quoted in a February 6 press release stating, "I trust what I know about certain players and coaches from the Fever. Being a part of the vision the staff has for this team excites me, and I am ready to get started.

Colson will obviously be the backup point guard behind Fever standout Caitlin Clark. And according on a February 7 TheNextHoops Fever piece written by Tony East, Clark wanted Colson hired for this position.

"The Indiana Fever really wanted Colson. Specifically, Caitlin Clark hoped Colson would be on the squad," East noted.

"The team thinks Colson will fit in nicely as the backup point guard behind Clark and has a strategy for her on the hardwood. Colson should have greater utilization in Indiana than she did with Las Vegas; finding the proper role was crucial in free agency." he said.

Alongside Colson on the Las Vegas Aces for the 2024 regular season was Clark's best friend Kate Martin. Maybe Martin told Clark about how outstanding of a player and teammate she is on and off the court.

Colson's contagious nature makes it interesting to watch how she fits the Fever's present lineup and what kind of camaraderie and culture that results from it.

Why She's Happy Caitlin Clark Fans Are on Her Side: Fever's Kelsey Mitchell SharesGuard Kelsey Mitchell from Indiana Fev...
08/02/2025

Why She's Happy Caitlin Clark Fans Are on Her Side: Fever's Kelsey Mitchell Shares

Guard Kelsey Mitchell from Indiana Fever spoke up about what she observed about Caitlin Clark's fan following.

The Indiana Fever announced on January 29 that they re-signed guard Kelsey Mitchell for the 2025 campaign.

Anyone who saw the Fever last season (or over Mitchell's tenure in Indiana) can understand why the front office of the Fever made it very evident all offseason long that returning Mitchell was top of their list of priorities. Mitchell is a deadly and flexible offensive weapon that can score from anywhere and seem to make the right play on every possession.

Her combo with Caitlin Clark in Indiana's backcourt specifically created a fantastic dynamic that Fever fans were begging to see continuing in 2025. And they now have their wish.

The impact of Clark transcends the court. Last season, all Fever players were under a microscope and under close inspection from her enormous following given her extreme superstardom.

This can clearly be intimidating. Mitchell then expressed her gratitude for No. 22's supporters during her February 7 visit on the Easy Buckets podcast (with 2024 Fever guard Erica Wheeler).

"Having it, I enjoy fans of Caitlin Clark. But Mitchell noted, Caitlin Clark's supporters are unique. "C-squared, buddy, gang. shoutout to you They prefer riding or dying and are really passionate people.

"Let's say, C-squared; I'm happy I'm on the right end of it," Mitchell said. Later, she remarked, "The only thing I will say about Caitlin Clark fans that I can appreciate, they'll go everywhere she goes. Still, I find it to be really cool. She has created that sort of platform since they will practically follow her anyplace. Like lousy, that's lit."

Mitchell will see first-hand next season; Clark's fan base will only grow from here.

Angel Reese is trending following Breanna Stewart's shoved down.Back in action Friday night, Chicago Sky big Angel Reese...
08/02/2025

Angel Reese is trending following Breanna Stewart's shoved down.

Back in action Friday night, Chicago Sky big Angel Reese and the Rose Basketball Club faced New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and the Mist Basketball Club in the first season of the new 3-on--3 women's basketball league Unrivalled.

Reese and Rose BC discover themselves seated at 2-4 entering Friday's contest after defeating Laces BC last Saturday. Conversely, Stewart and Mist BC are off two straight victories and also sit 2-4 ahead of Friday's matchup.

Reese and Stewart got a little rowdy in the opening quarter, which had about five minutes left. Reese selected her pocket as the Liberty forward was moving toward the hoop and started sprinting down the court with the ball.

As the former LSU Tigers standout was trying a layup, Stewart was able to catch up to Reese and slammed her from behind, quite forcefully on the deck.

Reactions to the Reese and Stewart incident were varied among WNBA and Unrivaled supporters who left comments on social media.

"Her falling on her arm like that lowkey scared me..." one fan remarked.

"Reese and Stewart about to get into it LOL," said another.

Third said, "lmaoos, I know Stewie hates to see Angel coming."

Said a fourth, "stewie what."

"Stewie is sick of Angel Reese picking her pockets," a fifth said.

A sixth said, "now why she do that?"

For their different Unrivaled teams, Reese and Stewart are both having strong seasons. Reese was scoring 10.1 points and pulling 9.4 rebounds at the time this story was written. Just a few months from a WNBA title, Stewart is scoring 17.1 points and 10.4 rebounds per game.

Friday was not the first visit Reese and Stewart made to Miami, Florida. On January 25, Rose BC won the first match 71-66.

Before Super Bowl LIX, Caitlin Clark Sighting Is Drawing AttentionRight around the bend is Super Bowl LIX between the Ka...
08/02/2025

Before Super Bowl LIX, Caitlin Clark Sighting Is Drawing Attention

Right around the bend is Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. And many stars have already arrived for the major game in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Among the prominent personalities expected to be at the Superdome is Travis Kelce's girlfriend, Taylor Swift. The Grammy-winning musician has seen each of the Chief's two postseason games thus far and even brought a surprise guest with her in the Divisional Round.

It turns out that a special guest has arrived in New Orleans as Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was seen Friday at Gatorade's Super Bowl celebration.

Former Iowa Hawkeyes guard Clark may be seen instructing a fan as they put up some shots in many videos uploaded online. One may even see Trevor Lawrence, quarterback for Jacksonville Jaguars, in the backdrop.

Though it is yet unknown whether Clark will show up for the Super Bowl, her appearance in NOLA has definitely attracted some internet notice. WNBA supporters left their opinions on social media.

"Caitlin is seated with Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl absolutely! She is not flying only for a Gatorade event, one admirer said.

A second said, "CC was like Caitlin nice to meet you...girl they know who you are...hence the 'Hey Caitlin'...she was in str8 business mode."

"cc has such good energy," wrote still another.

A fourth noted, "She looks RIPPED."

A fifth said, "caitlin introducing herself like they don't know."

A sixth said, "Good to see her having fun."

Like Swift in the music business, Clark has risen to become of the most well-known figures in women's athletics. She broke the NCAA record for most career points in 2024 and then made the All-WNVA first team few months later. Clark even got to see as Iowa placed her No. 22 jersey in the rafters last Sunday.

Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET the Chiefs will face the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.

WNBA Legend Thumbs Up Caitlin Clark's New-Look Fever Immediately ContenderThis summer, the Indiana Fever added major acq...
07/02/2025

WNBA Legend Thumbs Up Caitlin Clark's New-Look Fever Immediately Contender

This summer, the Indiana Fever added major acquisitions to support Caitlin Clark's performance and improve her standing going into May. WNBA legend Sue Bird is excited to see how the Fever's audacious moves impact the team. Bird examines Fever's new players and their potential in her most recent episode of her "A Touch More" podcast.

After witnessing Clark's influence on the Fever, Bird examined their behavior and proved to be a powerful tool in the league. She initially highlighted the addition to the team of three-time WNBA champion Natasha Howard:

" Natasha Howard strikes me as absolutely unique. I delighted enjoyed playing with Tash. She's just always at the right position at the right time; a lot of what she accomplishes doesn't show up on the box score, hence she lacks the necessary shine for what she does. That kind of player enhances what Indiana is developing.

With Natasha Howard, Sophie Cunningham, and Dewanna Bonner on the roster, Sue Bird on the Indiana Fever is right away a contender.

The former UConn Huskies then welcomed the acquisition of Sophie Cunningham and DeWanna Bonner to the Fever, especially the latter, who had developed rapport with the team's new head coach.

"The biggest part of DB joining this team is she's already played for Steph [White], so I think that's going help bridge the gap," Bird on Bonner said.

A 3-and- D kind of player. She's also simply tough. She has mental strength. She gives them edge and is physically strong. Bird on Cunningham.

Last season, Caitlin Clark and the Fever went 20-20; they also made their first postseason trip since 2016. With seasoned players and coach Stephanie White added, they have already evolved into a high-class squad where their championship aspirations might now be within reach.

Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark pick two-time WNBA champion.

Although the Caitlin Clark-Indiana Fever already boasts a strong team, their search for players keeps on with the signing of Sydney Colson, a seasoned guard who won two titles with the Las Vegas Aces.

On Thursday, Colson signed a one-year contract with the Fever. Her abilities gave great insight on Fever's intention of helping teammate guard Clark.

Over her career, the former Texas A&M Aggies averages 2.8 points, 1.6 assists, 40.5% on field goals, and 32.5% on threes.

Colson will be joining Natasha Howard and DeWanna Bonner as free agents signing for the Fever. Their seasoned knowledge will be invaluable as they assist Indiana and Caitlin Clark in increasing their wins in the next season.



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Caitlin Clark says something quite regarding JuJu Watkins.Though Caitlin Clark enjoys JuJu Watkins' game, she is aware s...
07/02/2025

Caitlin Clark says something quite regarding JuJu Watkins.

Though Caitlin Clark enjoys JuJu Watkins' game, she is aware she does not need her assistance.

Watching Caitlin Clark's fast ascent to the top was delightful. From her days at Iowa, she has drawn innumerable eyeballs to the women's game and become a college basketball sensation.

Now, one of the faces of the game and a WNBA player, she wants to show the future stars some love. She therefore lately gave her headgear to USC great JuJu Watkins some thought.

Although Watkins lost to the Hawkeyes during Clark's jersey retirement, she earned a standing ovation and the Indiana Fever guard had only compliments for her.

Caitlin Clark raves over JuJu Watkins.

"I have somewhat spoken with JuJu," Clark remarked. "Surely, I sort of observe from a distance, but really, more than anything, I try to be encouraging. She requires no assistance from me.

Her game speaks for itself and she is clearly quite gifted. As you can tell from our whole scouting report—Number 12—that's what it's about—She's really entertaining to watch. And that indicates how much we value her, Clark said.

Luckily for Clark and the Indiana Fever, it will be a bit longer until they have to deal with Watkins, who won't be qualified to enter the WNBA until the 2027 Draft.

Angel Reese Stoke and Caitlin Clark WNBA Boom in BettingCaitlin Clark and Angel Reese raised more awareness of the WNBA ...
07/02/2025

Angel Reese Stoke and Caitlin Clark WNBA Boom in Betting

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese raised more awareness of the WNBA in their rookie campaigns, including driving a notable increase in league betting volume.

Though both players were on poor teams, a new study by the Journal of Gambling Business and Economics indicates the star power wielded by Clark and Reese lured more bettors into the WNBA fold last season. Reese of the Chicago Sky and Clark of the Indiana Fever have history. Clark's Iowa squad lost to LSU and Reese in the 2023 title game while in college, then exacted revenge in the Elite Eight of the 2024 tournament.

That competitiveness extended to the WNBA, as Fever/Sky games rank among the most viewed and highly sponsored last season. The two stars nevertheless produced better handle on their respective games even when they were not going off against one another. The Journal of Gambling Business and Economics reports that Indiana Fever games last season received double the betting volume as other WNBA events devoid of Clark.

Though Reese and the Chicago Sky's rise was not as great, their games still showed a notable rise in handle relative to the WNBA average.
Reese, Clark Improving WNBA, but Headwinds Still Exist

Beyond betting, Clark and Reese have created historic excitement around the WNBA, which helps the money-losing league draw more general interest.

With the two stars arriving last year, interest shot and television viewing increased along with the betting frenzy. Other off-the-court consequences include a surge of interest in WNBA cards, mostly driven by stratospheric prices for particular Clark cards.

Still, the WNBA has challenges including timetable. The league continues until October following a May start. The NBA playoffs and the time August rolls around eclipse the early part of the slate, and most sports fans and bettors are focusing on college football and the NFL.

According to the Journal of Gambling Business and Economics study, betting volume the women's basketball league dropped on days with college football, NFL, and WNBA games. That adds to the ongoing conversation over how wisely leagues like the WNBA should schedule to avoid direct rivalry from the NFL and NBA.
Other Fascinating WNBA betting behavior

The Journal of Gambling Business and Economics noted an intriguing phenomena involving Clark and Reese. Bettors who spent money on Fever games last year were roughly as inclined to gamble on Clark's club as they were against it.

On Reese's Sky, on the other hand, they were much more prone to gamble, but this could have been the outcome of the squad being a regular underdog—often a heavy one at that. The Sky was favored in just eight games overall during the 2024 season, including just once in the last 11 tilts.

WNBA Player Says Caitlin Clark Has Greater Notability Than NBA PlayerClearly, Caitlin Clark is among the WNBA's most ide...
07/02/2025

WNBA Player Says Caitlin Clark Has Greater Notability Than NBA Player

Clearly, Caitlin Clark is among the WNBA's most identifiable personalities. Her amazing debut season seemed to change the league overnight and bring women's basketball front stage for the first time.

Although Clark is clearly a household name and among the most well-known athletes in the world, one of her fellow WNBA players thinks she is even more well-known than some professional men's basketball players.

"I was at the [NBA] Paris games," revealed fellow rising second-year player Cameron Brink of Los Angeles Sparks on her podcast, "Straight to Cam."

"And we left with the Pacers following one of their games. We were sort of debating who's hotter right now, Caitlin or some other NBA athlete. Then I recall Tyrese Haliburton leaping in and saying, "When I'm with Caitlin, people hand me the phone to take a picture with Caitlin and them. Like Tyrese, who?!"

Haliburton is one of the finest young players in all of basketball and an All-Star, Olympic gold medalist for Team USA. But she's the one requested for pictures and signatures when he's with Clark.

It's evidence of Clark's appeal as well as the growing profile of professional basketball for women. Three-time league MVP A'ja Wilson lately debuted her trademark Nike shoe. Eventually, Clark is supposed to match with the same brand, and Chicago Sky star Angel Reese will also get a Reebok trademark sneaker.

After just 15 games, Brink suffered a knee injury that cut off her first season; nevertheless, she hopes to recover in year two with a redesigned Sparks squad. Along with Brink and Rickea Jackson, Los Angeles completed a great move to acquire two-time champion Kelsey Plum, projected to be one of the franchise leaders.

Once a colleague of Plum's on the Las Vegas Aces, the Sparks also include a three-time All-Star and Olympic medalist in Dearica Hamby.

As the Sparks seek to hasten their rebuild in year two of the Jackson-Brink combo, we'll see how the components fit together in Los Angeles this season.

Regarding Clark, her reputation should only keep rising as she guides the WNBA toward its most prosperous period ever.

Fever has two-time. WNBA champion Sydney Colson on roster headed by Caitlin Clark On Thursday, the Indiana Fever signed ...
07/02/2025

Fever has two-time. WNBA champion Sydney Colson on roster headed by Caitlin Clark

On Thursday, the Indiana Fever signed free agency guard Sydney Colson, adding still another WNBA champion to cover behind All-Star point guard Caitlin Clark.

Colson spent the last three seasons with Las Vegas, the team with the past two league championships. She also played a major role for the 2011 NCAA champion Texas A&M Aggies.
General manager Amber Cox said in a statement: Sydney is a proven veteran in our league and during her career delivered for her clubs in many significant events. "She gives the Fever a championship pedigree, which sharpens our point guard stance. We really believe she can enter any scenario and perform on both sides of the floor."

Since being chosen by the Connecticut Sun in 2011 and later moved to the New York Liberty, Colson has averaged 2.8 points and 1.6 assists. Her career shooting percentage is 40.4%, and during the first of the Aces' two title runs she had a career-best 44.4%.

The six-time playoff veteran, who will probably assist Clark, carries on Indiana's trend this offseason. Indiana had traded for shooting guard Sophie Cunningham, who spent the past six seasons with title-contesting Phoenix, and signed free agent forwards Natasha Howard and DeWanna Bonner, both with championship rings.

From a squad that ended a seven-year playoff drought last season before departing in the first round of the playoffs, they will join a Fever nucleus headed by three returning All-Stars — Clark and forward Alyah Boston, the last two WNBA Rookies of the Year, and shooting guard Kelsey Mitchell.

Colston believes she will fit quite nicely in Indiana.

"This fresh chance with Indiana excites me greatly. From the Fever, I know several players and coaches; I trust what I know about them." Colson remarked. "I'm ready to get to work and thrilled to be a part of the vision the staff has for this team."

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