WNBA Promotions Overlook Caitlin Clark Despite Record-Setting Play

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. Former ESPN host Linda Cohn highlighted a social media post from NCAA March Madness on August 27 that celebrated former college stars now succeeding in the WNBA, including A'ja Wilson, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, and Olivia Miles. Clark, the NCAA's all-time leading scorer, was not mentioned. "Womens basketball continues to find creative ways to promote everybody around Caitlin Clark while pretending she isnt standing right there," Cohn said on her YouTube livestream. She noted that Miles was recognized for having the second-most assists...