Basketball Hall of Famer and seasoned University of Connecticut women’s team coach Geno Auriemma stated he believes Indiana Fever star and first overall pick in the draft, Caitlin Clark, has been “targeted” with violent play.
Is she dealing with the difficulties that come with being a rookie, the rookie challenge? Indeed, Auriemma said to Connecticut media. “She is also the target of this.”
On Saturday, Clark’s arguments with other teams came to a head. On an inbounds play, Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter caught her off guard and pushed her to the ground. After a review, the WNBA increased the call from a standard foul made by the referees to a flagrant foul 1 by the league.
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While prominent athletes certainly draw attention, Auriemma believes Clark has experienced more intense scrutiny.
“I don’t recall guys trying to go out and beat him up when [Michael] Jordan came into the [NBA],” Auriemma remarked. “I don’t recall them being singled out and beaten up because of who they were and the attention they were receiving when [Larry] Bird and Magic [Johnson] entered the league and improved the NBA.in the WNBA]. I understand. It is much overdue. You are blaming that youngster, why? You would switch places with her in an instant, therefore it’s not her fault that you aren’t present. She is not you. You’re [grieving] that she’s receiving what she deserves, then.
“Recognize that this is the appropriate moment to
