Women’s empowerment has hit a snag for Caitlin Clark, and Paige Spiranac isn’t mincing words about it.
Clark’s stellar performance in this year’s college basketball season, breaking NCAA scoring records and leading the University of Iowa Hawkeyes to the March Madness championship game for the second consecutive year, should have been a celebration of her talent and impact on the sport. Instead, she’s faced significant criticism along the way.
Even WNBA legend Diana Taurasi cautioned that Clark’s transition to the professional ranks might be challenging.
“Reality is coming,” Taurasi told ESPN‘s Scott Van Pelt. “You look superhuman playing against some 18-year-olds but you’re going to come play with some grown women that have been playing professional basketball for a long time.”
Caitlin Clark has been subjected to criticism from several women, including golf influencer Paige Spiranac. The negativity surrounding Clark has reached a point where Spiranac felt compelled to address it on social media, calling out fellow female athletes for their treatment of Clark.
Paige Spiranac, who has faced her fair share of unfair criticism, is standing by Caitlin Clark, expressing her support for the soon-to-be number one overall draft pick in the WNBA Draft.
“The hate towards Caitlin Clark from current and former players is disappointing but not surprising,” Spiranac wrote. “Women can be absolutely vicious to other women while also preaching empowering the next generation. I’ve seen it firsthand but we must remember a rising tide lifts all boats.”
The hate towards Caitlin Clark from current and former players is disappointing but not surprising. Women can be absolutely vicious to other women while also preaching empowering the next generation. I’ve seen it first hand but we must remember a rising tide lifts all boats
— Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) April 8, 2024
Clark has refrained from engaging with any of the women who have criticized her, instead focusing on her final year in college basketball.
In less than a week, she’ll be chosen as the number one overall pick by the Indiana Fever.
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With a dedicated fan base and five sold-out games before the season’s start, the Aces recognize the potential for increased ticket sales with Clark’s anticipated arrival. Typically hosted at the 12,000-seat Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay, the game will now take place at the T-Mobile Arena, boasting an 18,000-seat capacity for basketball enthusiasts.
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