Barstool Sports founder David Portnoy, better known online as “El Presidente,” is throwing shade at the selection committee behind the USA Women’s Olympic Basketball team. The controversy? The omission of WNBA rookie phenom Caitlin Clark from the roster.

Clark, a scoring machine for the Indiana Fever, boasts the most points by a rookie in league history. However, Team USA opted for experience, leaving Portnoy to unleash a fiery critique.

In a scathing video rant, Portnoy questioned the decision-makers’ intelligence. He argued that Clark’s talent and immense popularity – some say she’s the most recognizable female athlete in North America – presented a golden opportunity to elevate women’s basketball.

“This is about Caitlin Clark being left off the Olympic team,” Portnoy raged. “How dumb are these…?” He stopped short of further insults, but the message was clear: Team USA missed the mark.

Portnoy isn’t alone. Clark’s exclusion has sparked outrage across social media and sports commentary shows. Many fans echo his sentiment – Clark’s star power could have drawn new eyes to the WNBA and boosted its profile.

The selection committee, on the other hand, has prioritized Olympic experience. They might argue that proven veterans offer a safer bet for grabbing gold.

But Portnoy, and others, see a missed chance. Clark’s electrifying play and charisma could have ignited a new generation of women’s basketball fans. Whether Team USA’s gamble on experience pays off, one thing’s for sure: El Presidente isn’t happy.