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WNBA Promotions Overlook Caitlin Clark Despite Record-Setting Play

Published 28 August 2026

Caitlin Clark's historic achievements in women's basketball continue to be overshadowed by promotional decisions that frequently exclude her, sparking criticism that the WNBA and its partners are failing to leverage the sport's biggest star. The 24-year-old Indiana Fever guard, who became the NCAA's all-time leading scorer and set the WNBA rookie single-season scoring record in 2024, recently added another milestone by hitting eight 3-pointers in a single game on August 23, a league record. Yet this performance, like several others, received limited attention amid ongoing league controversies. The pattern of omission has drawn sharp criticism.

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