THIS Is Why Caitlin Clark Is An AMAZING PLAYMAKER

THIS Is Why Caitlin Clark Is An AMAZING PLAYMAKER
In the Indiana Fever’s last game against the New York Liberty, Caitlin Clark tallied 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists. Although she filled the stat sheet, her assists is what stands out. Over her last 6 games, Caitlin Clark has averaged 10.5 assists per game. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are at their best when they are pushing the pace. How does Caitlin Clark orchestrate the offense? In this video, I explain further.
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[@AI_chatbotSydney]

caitlin is studying how everyone plays...she is a better analyst than espn...she utilizes her teammates potential and skill more than the team's coaching staff..she thinks like the great ones..she really is a phenom

[@quasarrad1464]

Everybody is a better analyst than ESPN lately 😂

[@outsidethegarden]

@@quasarrad1464 seriously. low bar to clear. I'm a fan because of CC's BB IQ, her playmaking and her assists. and her ability to work with her team, and elevate them. with a supportive coach, bring them to the final playoff. even with an incompetent coach, get them into the playoffs. that's just amazing. if that turns out not to be part of how ROTY is chosen, I don't care (and I doubt CC cares that much -- look at her reaction to getting the triple-double, trying to shush the crowd while her teammate shoots a free throw). MVP? sometime in the next few years, I hope. but what she's doing is breathtaking.

[@michaelvega1731]

You are Exactly Right. he is taking basketball to a whole new level. What a trip!

[@quasarrad1464]

@@outsidethegarden imo, you could put her in the mvp discussion now

[@outsidethegarden]

@@quasarrad1464 I'm a complete newbie, so I don't know -- but given how much debate there is over whether CC is ROTY, I can't imagine her making MVP this year. or next year either, unless the rest of this season is amazing, and the Fever win the playoffs. but 2026? yeah, I would definitely expect her to be a contender for MVP.

[@Obiahjones]

She can pass that effing ball, that's where those critics just talk nonsense, this girls has game, she's cerebral and its fun to watch

[@johncarpenter8479]

Yes that is the key. Caitlin Clark is fun to watch!

[@REB6509]

Field of Dreams: "If you build it, he will come." Court of Caitlin: "If you run, she will deliver."

[@Marie-kl5vd]

Love that saying " court of caitlin "

[@Sticks2mini2rs]

Those who says she is overrated, please go check the stats. You discrediting her because you're envious. She earned it, period

[@Obiahjones]

She's fun to watch isn't she

[@Sticks2mini2rs]

​@@Obiahjones indeed

[@ReneLuis-ge7df]

No national title oh yeah she lost to who you hate a black woman...

[@joeboyd4064]

​@@ReneLuis-ge7df Nothing like throwing the race card around, it's really getting stale!!!

[@js77z]

This is such a tired argument. You know damn well CC could have gone to any legacy school and gotten her ring, but she did something better by staying home and bringing attention to a nobody school...two years in a row. ​@@ReneLuis-ge7df

[@skyraider1656]

Caitlin is like a Five Star General on the court, and this game her troops tore up the opposition with her spot on passing.

[@Obiahjones]

Exactly, its like watching technique and hearing all this whining nonsense in the background, she's a savant there's no doubt

[@ktkingster]

Something I notice now in EVERY transition, whoever has to ball is actively looking for Caitlin to give to take it up the floor. Worlds away from what they were doing just a month ago

[@ktkingster]

I commented this before you even mentioned it lol I’m glad you called it out and people are noticing it too!!

[@kyleelsbernd7566]

I noticed the whole team is getting her stamp even during her brief rests

[@lynns7262]

I agree. It seems like they are actually looking to give her the ball to bring it up the court. Definitely didn’t happen in the beginning of the season.

[@outsidethegarden]

exactly what Iowa did. the play goes through Caitlin, and after that "good things happen."

[@Sticks2mini2rs]

Caitlin Clark is Katniss Everdeen in WMBA. Makes people engaged and entertained. Game changer Golf - Tiger Woods Tennis - Serena Swimming - Michael Phelps Women's Basketball - Caitlin Clark

[@garyark1291]

NFL - Tom Brady

[@Marie-kl5vd]

Very true,,it just takes 1 person to be remarkable n then u wanna watch more

[@NRQ-zv5bp]

Tom is great but he certainly did not change the game bringing new viewers to football ​@@garyark1291

[@vanessafulton3190]

Yess, noticed that with Erica passing to Caitlin to push the pace - and then she got it back for a layup! 🔥

[@outsidethegarden]

seriously love that. not sure I'm right, but it seems like CC seeing the opportunity to build chemistry. "if you pass me the ball, and then get yourself open, or cut to the paint, you'll get it back." the exact opposite of a ball-hog. beautiful.

[@vanessafulton3190]

@@outsidethegarden absolutely. She knows what she’s doing 😄

[@jamesfender7381]

The coach is listening keep giving instructions. You are saving her job .

[@HungryH1951]

The Fever are beginning to understand that when the ball is in CC's hands good things happen, not just for her but for everyone else on the team. CC is also learning how to get the ball to each teammate. Some can catch the straight pass some do better with a bounce pass etc. It is all starting to come together. It will take a while yet but this team is eventually going to be a winner, a top 5 team. It is exciting to watch it take place. Coach Sides needs to get with it as well or she might not have her job for long. Benching CC when she is one rebound away from getting a triple double is not the way to create job security for herself. I think the Fever can do better than Sides.

[@outsidethegarden]

to me, CC building a play-off level team out of the worst in their league is worthy of MVP. probably not next year, but soon. and she did it with no help from Sides, and in fact Sides made it harder for her, tried to get her to adopt Sides' style. if there were any justice in the world, Sides would already be looking for a new job.

[@Sticks2mini2rs]

The defensive team often too focused on Caitlin having the ball, but forgot the others. That's why Caitlin has the power ro manipulate the defense

[@kyleelsbernd7566]

Right? Embarrassing to get picked apart double teaming

[@ericjones9471]

Kelsey Mitchell pointing to AB on that first play was fiyah!

[@hree-i8t]

Kelsey Mitchell should move to a team in a more diverse city so she can get some credit for the hard lifting she does. She has one of the top shooting percentage in the league but get no credit

[@mag07226]

IKR obsessed with that moment. Team in sync!

[@voguehaven5154]

@@hree-i8t lol. can't hype up everyone.

[@lrmydvrs]

Amen and that's exactly the comment I was gonna make too. I mean, on the one hand, obviously Caitlin knows. But the real turn around for this team is how everyone has caught the CC fever, so to speak. When Kelsey is pointing and saying "look at the open player!!!!!" it means she's on board. I think everyone is on board. Can we expect a playoff run? I hope so.

[@ericjones9471]

@hree-i8t well, she is an all-star

[@philip6927]

Wow. I'm new to watching WNBA. Obviously, Caitlin is the reason. And, I now watch maybe a half a dozen podcasters, both black and white. I'm happy to say that all of them base their analyses on what is happening in the game, not on race or the color of the players. They are commenting on what they see happening on the court, not on what they want to happen. And, you are becoming my favorite. You are smart, articulate, knowledgeable and your analyses are absolutely spot on, the best. Kudos to you.

[@brianlefler4246]

Ikr 💯💯. Very talented.

[@OkayImLisa]

I agree. I like the analysis .....and I understand what he's talking about. Too many commentators seem to speak in code lol

[@outsidethegarden]

definitely agree. and even if I think the other commentators are trying to be objective, they get caught up in the controversy and the one-upmanship, not to mention accusations of racism (both ways) and "woke-ism" (both ways), and basketball fans' preference for forwards or for point guards, and style of play. I love Carter's approach, because he's so factual and low-key but also enthusiastic. who knows who's going to win ROTY? (Mick Talks Hoops has a great video on that, "ESPN Host DISRESPECTS Caitlin Clark," explaining the history of the ROTY and the preference for post play.) but also, who cares? maybe Angel Reese and her fans, maybe a lot of CC fans -- but not CC, I don't think. my prediction is, if she were to win ROTY, she'd handle it the way she handled her triple-double: trying to shush the crowd so her teammate could shoot a free-throw. and Carter would do another kick-ass video of the reasons for her turnovers, and how her playmaking is gradually transforming the Fever.

[@JonHenderson-tn4kw]

I’m an old guy who grew up with Jerry West, Gail Goodrich, Wilt and company. Listening to Chick Hearn. Carter you are wise beyond your years. Here’s one thing I don’t get. Triple doubles in NBA are actually rare. Few players get them. Double doubles are common. Look at point rebound double doubles and you’ll see almost every center will have 50 of them in a season in NBA. ITS actually a stat that nobody cares about. I find the Angel Reese stat remarkable not because she has 12 in a row…but because of the fact she broke the record of 10 in a row. You mean in the W, that’s a rare stat?? That’s what I find remarkable….

[@MommaC214]

Because I couldn’t find this statistic (maybe that’s how unimportant it is) I went back and counted how many DD so far… about 160 compared to 4 TDs. Interesting!

[@jeffreystanton967]

i am old like you ... gail Goodrich was my idol .. i even shot left handed all my life because of him .. and had his walk .. ha .. big Catlin fan !!... i really think men and NBA players respect her ..is that she has GAME ... moves like NBA players of the past ... i am worried that they will do the co rookie of the year .. just like Dave Cowens & Geoff Petrie back in 1971 ... they actually did both deserve it ... GO Catlin !!

[@DianaMoon11428]

Jason Whitlock says it's a made up stat to inflate Reese and create buzz.

[@rudesword2852]

They don't box out in the w. They just wait for the carom. Clark isn't in there fighting to be top 10 in rebounds, she just gathers the long bricks and runs. Neither is reese banging for the rebounds, she's just opposite cardoza so no one worries about her as the lesser of 2 evils. Reese is not a good shooter so they let her shoot rather than leave cardoza in single coverage.

[@lauracadoret1535]

I like how you point this out about Cardoso because the truth is, Reese did not start this double double stretch until Cardoso recovered from her injury. Cardoso didn't play her first game until they played the Fever in July. Cardoso helps improve Reese's game and gives her more opportunities for the reason you mentioned.

[@stevehardwick7285]

CC's pace wears defenses down and puts them in disarray. Her teammates are stepping it up and cutting, running, etc. and finishing better than in the early season. She could have close to double digit assists from here on out, it's amazing to watch.

[@jaylucas8352]

If you take away some of her early adjustment games her average is like 9.5 assists per game

[@michael1257]

There Transition Game Wears Teams Out, If The Fever Could Get One More Consistent Threat From The Outside They Could Be A Force In The League.

[@artellingson7775]

With so many Caitlin Clark click bait, your video was refreshing. Thanks.

[@outsidethegarden]

IKR? seriously whack nonsense out there.

[@Faustj515]

You have some of the best videos about Caitlin Clark and the WNBA. Fun to watch and easy to understand.

[@PersonalStash420]

When you listen to Coach Carter, "Good Things Happen". 😀

[@outsidethegarden]

true that!

[@Michaellinnn]

This is the reason why I watch WNBA now bro the analyst is top tier just speaking facts I hope you blow up one day to 1 million keep grinding

[@user-ng4nn4zw6r]

Caitlin Clark by leading the league in turnovers is a PLUS, not a detriment to Caitlin. If Caitlin has 42 more turnovers than any other player in the league, then that means that Caitlin is working harder than everyone else in the league. That means that Caitlin has had the ball in her hands more than any other player in the league. That means that Caitlin Clark has been pressured, trapped, and haggled more than anyone else in the league. THAT MEANS THAT CAITLIN'S ROLE ON HER TEAM IS MORE DEMANDING THAN ANY OTHER PLAYER'S ROLE ON THEIR TEAM. THAT MEANS THAT CAITLIN'S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HER TEAM IS GREATER THAN ANY OTHER PLAYER'S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THEIR TEAM. Ladies and Gentlemen, leading the league in turnovers REALLY means that compared to Caitlin Clark no other player in the league has "carried the water" for her team as often as Caitlin Clark has done for her team. That means that no one else in the league has "taken the bullet" for her team as often as Caitlin has done. That means that no one else in the league has "stepped up to take the beatdown" as often as Caitlin Clark has for her team. This reminds me of back in my early days as a medical practitioner performing certain invasive pain mitigating procedures. I was somewhat beside myself after having performed what I thought was a bunch of procedures without experiencing a significant challenging episode. The more seasoned docs, the ones who had performed 1,000s of procedures compared to my several hundred procedures, brought me back down to earth. They told me that I'd not seen nearly as many challenging episodes as they've seen because, "young man, you ain't done enough, yet." So, I say to Caitlin's critics who are focusing on Caitlin leading the league in turnovers, "THE REASON WHY OTHER PLAYERS IN THE LEAGUE DON'T HAVE NEARLY AS MANY TURNOVERS AS CAITLIN HAS IS BECAUSE THEY HAVEN'T HAD TO DO AS MUCH FOR THEIR TEAM AS CAITLIN CLARK HAS HAD TO DO FOR HER TEAM. In other words, THEY HAVEN'T DONE ENOUGH YET!

[@jenbraga9372]

I'm really loving how the fever team is coming together, they are finally getting it

[@pamthompson4750]

I believe when CC sets the tempo good things happen. Shes looking more comfortable out there. 😊

[@outsidethegarden]

and it seems like maybe coach Sides isn't giving her grief any more. leaving her alone, to play her game.

[@mcqueenmcqueen4616]

Caitlin Clark will get at least one more triple double before the end of the season!

[@outsidethegarden]

you misspelled "two or three." FTFY.

[@christopheryochum3602]

Carter! You made a great point about that first play in which Caitlin kept running to the corner after having handed the ball to a teammate. Caitlin's defender kept following her even though she no longer had the ball. Do you watch football? That play reminded me of a quarterback hiding the ball and running to one side, even after he's handed the ball off to a teammate. The defense keeps following the quarterback, which frees up the person the quarterback gave the ball to. Another great video; so many examples with clear explanations, and the way you showed the video before AND after your explanation was an improvement. I'd watch it the first time, but then you'd explain what happened and show the clip again. Great way to do this! :)

[@outsidethegarden]

word!

[@marlenethomas8063]

You do an excellent job breaking down the game! 🌴🌴

[@peterhaslund]

Love the way everybody is running back crazy focused on CC... whoops, too late, she's already found the open lay up!

[@outsidethegarden]

what we saw at Iowa. what the haters said she could never do in the pros. what coach Sides tried to train her out of. what she was made to do.

[@mattn6685]

How is a "15yo" (no offense intended) be so knowledgeable and articulate about the game? Fantastic analyses and commentary! Subbed

[@jdaniels1313]

Yeah, I've teased him that in a few years, he can get sponsored by razor manufacturers, when he starts shaving ;-) Definitely full-bearded great analysis and wisdom in the meantime despite his youthful looks!

[@outsidethegarden]

@@jdaniels1313 hell, he's hella more competent than coach Sides.

[@kurtjohnson4816]

Great observational skills, game knowledge, incisive analysis. Subscribed. Keep posting!

[@ernesttenesmus6757]

Thank you for this fine video and insightful analysis. Here’s why I subscribe to your channel. You are informed, engaged and focused. You are direct in expressing what you see and think - including criticism - yet (notably) abstain from name calling or otherwise getting personal. Thus you are blunt (yes) without being gratuitously disrespectful. One might say that you are “professional”. Thanks again.

[@jdaniels1313]

Carter is VERY professional in his analysis, right at the top with the best out there for CC22 and Fever analysis. Facts. Your tip is helpful and I hope and think he'll notice and follow it. I pick on him about some little presenter body language things, only because I hope he'll keep going and get the subscriber numbers his great analysis deserves, 100K and then multiples of 100K. Would love to see him start scoring interviews with Fever and WNBA stars, if that's what he envisions as some of his next steps.

[@outsidethegarden]

@@jdaniels1313 OMG interviews!!!! yes yes yes! with CC, with Sides, with AB, with KM. hell, with Angel Reese. he brings that precision and insight, and no bias at all. lovely stuff.

[@cynthiawhite3945]

Thanks, great analysis. I'm loving the improved chemistry of CC passing to Smith, Mitchell, & Wheeler. It was almost like a new team.

[@outsidethegarden]

it is a new team. coach Sides was the old team.

[@REB6509]

As always, I appreciate your effort in preparation and using real video clips to demonstrate your points. I always learn from your vids.

[@varj7]

Great video, very well put together and represented. Your efforts are not going unnoticed. 5 Stars!

[@joelutting]

Loving this channel - I'm learning so much. In a few cases I see the players missing the fact the player they are supposed to guard has moved because they are watching CC. I think if you freeze frame anytime CC has the ball, and even when she doesn't, several of the players will be directly watching her. Thats another "gravity" thing that is not always commented on. I just watched the one where laney hamilton missed that allyssa smith had moved into the centre because she had her head directly looking at CC the whole time!

[@warrenpeace5150]

I love the Old Heads on Twitter claiming that they are winning "because they are playing through the bigs". Clark is the system. She is changing the game.

[@christophercripps7639]

Gr8 analysis! 1) As u said, the WNBA pace is quicker than college BB. Every player was prob acstarter in college. 2) Takes time for the team to get in sync. A month+ ago, Clark & teammates needed a split second to analyze what the other was likely to do & then react. Now, teammates anticipate what Clark might do & pisition themselves accordingky. Clark now knows teammates will be cutting to the basket or moving to the corner. 3) Other teams do not want the look of Clark scoribg 25+ per game. Part of this is don't foul Clark too much cause Clark is 80+% FT shooter. The FT line is the same distancevas in college. IMO, in this game, Fever basically played Iowa's game. Get the ball in Clark's hands coming up the court. (KC Chiefs do not set up n the shotgun & direct smap to a RB; no they want the ball i. Mahomes hands.) Spread the D on the perimeter, run pick & roll and move off the ball. Clark will draw a double and find a teammate inside or open past the arc. Rough comaisons Iowa:Fever H. Stuelke: A Boston K Martin. S Afofolter, G Marshall (as shooter): N Smith, K Mitchell, E Wheeler, L Hull, etc. C Clark: C Clark, of course. G Marshall (as "shutdown" defender): ?? (TBH Marshall was my fav Hawkeye because of her attitude & relentless play on D.)

[@darchon5]

I'll add an addendum to #2: I've read that the Fever are the youngest and/or most inexperienced team in the league. Also, their top 2 players are a rookie and a 2nd yr player - no other team's top 2 have anywhere near that level of inexperience. And that isn't just lack of playing time in the W, but also of course with each other, whereas many teams have had star players and/or most of their starting lineups who've been together for a lot longer than that. Thus, the adjustment period and early practice time has been much more vital to the Fever as opposed to every other team.

[@kyleelsbernd7566]

Lexie hull is your Gabbie m

[@RIPJimmyA7X]

I think Gabi Marshall is one of my favorite female players ever, her tenacity and commitment to her role was amazing to watch

[@outsidethegarden]

wish they had a Gabbie Marshall. they need the D, and CC relied on Gabbie.

[@majorzot3851]

I imagine that Caitlin misses Monica Czinano or Hannah Stuelke … but Aliyah Boston is doing well to make up for that, and is improving with each game.

[@outsidethegarden]

well of course. but who I'd bet my life she misses, is Lisa Bluder. I'd also bet they talk regularly. if ONLY coach Sides bothered to talk to Bluder -- we could have been here a month ago.

[@jdaniels1313]

Love your analysis of this game! Great stuff! I also like your outside set, and when outside holding a mic, it stops your distracting habit of leaning your face on your right hand. You've got great analysis, keep working on the whole package of presentation skills, would love to see you get to 10K subscribers, then 20K, then... 100K? Caitlin Clark is a rising tide that lifts all boats, I hope 100K and more is in your future.

[@GOLDKW-bl4gp]

Aliyah Boston was not in shape to start the season. She got a lot of heat from the fans. She has been All-Star level last 10 games. I can see AB being a 3 point outlet for CC in the future. Can shoot that shot. Seems like Dantas also can shoot wide open shots. The Fever are starting to use the opponents overly aggressive defense towards CC against them. Fever will be hard to beat if they hit those open looks.

[@jackiehawkins1188]

Young man, you'll be an excellent sport broadcaster or a successful basketball coach in the future. Good job!

[@1satisfiedmind]

Hey Carter, I love your analysis, I don't know Basketball, so you have been showing me what it is I'm actually seeing by breaking down the plays with the examples and terminology, in a "just the facts" way. Thanks so much. Subbed after a week of watching.

[@outsidethegarden]

definitely. though I'm a tad bit faster, even though I also don't know basketball: but I subbed my first viewing. you're gold

[@abvincent12]

Great job on your video young man! Your parents must be very proud of you!

[@donz2410]

Yes! Yes! and a BIG YES! She is brilliant..thanks Carter

[@LavaKimo]

Another great analysis! You can see why she is a great point guard.

[@diIbert]

Great take. I like the change in scenery.

[@stevemd6488]

"Good offense always beats good defense. And vice versa".--Yogi Berra

[@outsidethegarden]

how true! not to mention, it's difficult to make predictions, especially about the future.

[@carolannc2336]

Carter, ask your viewers to like & subscribe before you end your analysis. You are very good at dissecting the plays. Let’s increase your subscribers. Do not be bashful, ask and you shall receive.😂😂

[@TheDungeonSLO]

your analyses are great. i never see this kind of stuff myself on my own. keep it up

[@Rascool69]

Inagine her numbers if her teammates keep getting better & Sides learns to let Caitlin run the offense completely

[@jconusn]

👉👉She's one of the first "Court Generals" in rhe WNBA.🔥 It's CRAZY people cant see that 👈👈

[@NathanJohnson-bb4mc]

Thanks for the commentary bro! I'm in Spain and can't catch the games live - many commentators out there, but you're the best!!

[@NathanJohnson-bb4mc]

They're starting to look like a cohesive, organized team!!

[@pam9175]

Great analysis. Thank you.

[@vanessafulton3190]

Lexi gets it

[@user-le9ri4mt7m]

Great analysis

[@kellyoneal900]

Another great job Carter when you are saying I just love this or that watch this or that I am right there with you agreeing ! i love your passion and obvious love of the game keep up the great work!!!!

[@Obiahjones]

You do a really great job Man, I really like stats,that helps me because I don't really understand the womens game, this game and issue has too many variables and I'd like to write about it.

[@tomevans3451]

reminds me of the Poenix Suns with Nash and DeAngelo. Push the pace. Nice analysis Carter. .

[@MommaC214]

Yes that’s what I’ve said!

[@northwoodscab1678]

fantastic basketball knowledge and breakdown

[@boydbob64mcpeek87]

Carter, I am a 78 year old retired USAF Officer and avid basketball fan. I have watched a lot of players, game broadcasters and analysts over the years. In my opinion your future is really, really bright as either an analyst, or if you choose, a broadcaster. I watch all of your "ConvosWithCarter" KZbins.

[@neni3142]

Love your videos ❤

[@CarterMomon]

Thanks. 🤝

[@williamfragaszy6016]

Again, another great analysis by you. It’s good to see Caitlin’s teammates finally catching her passes and finishing. Also, I’m glad that Sides has finally figured out that Caitlin needs to have the ball in her hands to drive the offense. Earlier in the season when she had Caitlin in the corner and having Mitchell or Wheeler handle the ball, it was a disaster. It’s good that, at least some of the time, Mitchell realizes that she shouldn’t be dribbling the ball around for 10 seconds and then miss a shot. But this team does need to have better time management. Shot clock violations should not be happening a few times a game.

[@outsidethegarden]

I'm loving watching the development of the team. from "never mind CC, here's what Sides wants to do. oh dear, that didn't work very well." to "let's try to force CC to just be another role-player. oh dear, that really didn't work very well." to "okay let CC do what she wants, but everyone else keeps doing what they -- oh dear." to "alright, AB gets to work with CC." and then "and Kelsey. and maybe a couple others. but we're not going to let CC get a triple double. this is a TEAM. which means, Coach Sides' kind of team." to "I give up. do it, girls. I'll run up and down the sidelines screaming, but you can ignore me." and WHAT A SURPRISE!! CC gets an historic triple double, and they beat the Liberty. (yes, on an off-day. still!) this is the future of the WNBA. thank heavens.

[@nigeltufnel775]

Quick passing and less dribbling is the simplest way to quicken the pace.

[@xxphactor]

At this point, teams are better off letting CC shoot those logo threes. because her assists are more dangerous. And say what you will about CC's game, but for her having to change her game on the fly is so impressive. People tuned in for Steph Curry and got Magic Johnson...LOL

[@JS-nk4tn]

Very nice breakdown and observations. I learn lots from your analysis. Sides still questionable to continue w/fever. I'm keeping eyes on her in the next few games.

[@outsidethegarden]

tough to keep an eye on a coach, especially when she doesn't contribute anything.

[@markwagner2626]

I appreciate your thorough analysis of the game!

[@danpals7678]

I'm tired of hearing about the different levels of sports. W players and NBA players came from college or highschool. Caitlin has been playing with boys and a target on her back her whole life. There is no transition time for this girl and she is proving it. They are trying to make her fail but I Don't think she will. Go Hawkeyes!

[@jessiesmith3069]

I love the way she pray to the lady is good man she is good

[@grownupgaming]

You are the best CC play analysis channel out there man. So glad to have found your channel. Could you stream on KZbin live for her games? Would kick ass watching it with your commentary.

[@outsidethegarden]

or better yet take coach Sides's job? asking for a friend.

[@charlesrichardson8635]

Just found you. Love your analysis and how you show it in the context of the game! Thanks. NOW I have to ask is the defense so bad or was it the new chemistry (as you mention Erica and Williams finally adjusting) that they had not seen before from any team, CC fast pace with all-in from the rest of the team? Will be interested in hearing your analysis! What was interesting in your discussion of CC getting into the paint that it was Wheeler that got the ball in the end! Thanks for covering that.

[@sweatychaw3105]

I really wish we could have seen CC play off of BG on the high post and work high low with Aja at the Olympics. I feel like that would be the most powerful offensive attack the WNBA could pull off rn.

[@stevedesio7433]

Boom again Briana Stewart took her eye off of Smith for just a second. And Smith cut to the basket. Basketball 101. I luv that

[@rudesword2852]

Shes always been like that. When she didnt have it against uconn she became an assist machine and stolke and martin carried the team on assists from clark.

[@andresoucy9962]

Great analysis...the hand waving was a little distracting though. I noticed in the comments people are still dissing CC. I wonder why they dislike her?

[@jdaniels1313]

Yeah, it's like Ricky Bobby in the movie Talladega Nights, "Im not quite sure what to do with my hands". To me the outside set is an improvement in hand usage vs inside set putting his right hand up to his face and leaning on it. On CC, I notice some people are calling it "Caitlin Clark Derangement Syndrome", like Cheryl Swoopes, who did that interview where she outright LIES about CC22 Iowa achievements, pure jealousy, nastiness, and ignorance, and her lazy LIES about CC22 ("She took 40 shots a game") were so easy to fact-check.

[@luckygardeniasdashboardcon9214]

Thank you so much for this video It was very informative!!

[@TheIkeClanton]

Convos, excellent analysis and like your enthusiasm. Keep up the good work.

[@Matk-dj2mp]

You are a fresh voice keep it up

[@stevedesio7433]

Basketball 101. Wheelers woman turned her head for a split second and Wheeler did a basic fundamental basketball play. She cut to the basket. Hense wide open lay up. That was a thing of beauty

[@BadBird686]

Dude, you're really good at this. Keep it up!

[@Marie-kl5vd]

You are something else young man.Down to the T,,U explain it all..I thank you for pointing out some great plays

[@THEMANNNOOO]

dis guy in love

[@rossanahonrado9108]

Love your video❤❤❤

[@Advoc8te4Truth]

To show how disingenuous the WNBA and ESPN etc are about Caitlin Clark. This year, so far, there have been 4 triple doubles. Caitlin has the first ever recorded by a Rookie. Yet all you hear about from the WNBA and ESPN is Angel Reeces double/double record 😂❤ I mean seriously who cares how often she eats at In&out burger 😊

[@outsidethegarden]

well as far as I can tell (and Mick Talks Hoops has a good video on this, "ESPN host disrespects Caitlin Clark"), the ROTY is more about forwards and rebounds than point guards and assists. so as Mick puts it, he thinks CC is the better player, and has "that much" of an edge for ROTY right now, but is very unlikely to win ROTY. which helps me understand why Angel Reese fans are so adamant that CC fans are a cult, and out of touch with reality.

[@michael1257]

@@outsidethegarden To Add, It’s Harder To Get A Double Double In Points and Assists.

[@Advoc8te4Truth]

@outsidethegarden I think unless she literally improves her average to a triple double, there's no way she gets ROTY. It's a possibility but her team are so bad and coach is worse. So personally she's going to probably get close but fall just short. 2024 regular season stats. PTS. 16.1. REB. 6.0. AST. 7.4. STL. 1.4

[@outsidethegarden]

@@Advoc8te4Truth seriously hope the ROTY isn't evaluated by the team's standing. (especially seeing that her coach is literally the worst in the league, if not the universe.) now, how much she's IMPROVED her team's standing ought to count for something. but since very few rookies are going to do that, seems unlikely to be part of the criteria for ROTY. I just hope that next year, or the year after, she gets MVP. because yes, she's unlikely to get ROTY. check out Mick Talks Hoops, "ESPN Host DISRESPECTS Caitlin Clark" for a discussion of the history of the WNBA ROTY and why he doesn't think CC will get it.

[@outsidethegarden]

your videos are so much fun to watch! improves my BB knowledge and awareness, and my appreciation of CC's skills AND her teammates'. thank you!

[@jaylucas8352]

You’re saying the defense is terrible but the reason is because when a team is fast and there’s an extreme shooting threat it’s hard to quickly get your assignment covered because they have to deny Clark’s long shot. In every game when you take something you have to give somewhere. It’s terrible BECAUSE of the pace and Clark’s gravity.

[@bernadettegoss7888]

I was just going to comment that! It's NOT their normal defense! They are so hyper focused on what CC is doing, they're losing their man. Fever knows this. Watch, this will continue to happen. If the team doesn't keep CC in check, she'll pass it to her teammates. If they DON'T keep her in check, she'll kill them herself. LOSE/LOSE for the other team!

[@outsidethegarden]

not sure I agree. (though I'm a newbie, so what do I know.) seems like if the pace is the reason, then the defense would be strong at first, and then fall apart. whereas if it's about starting with a "target CC" double-teaming and blitz approach, and then that falls apart because everyone else is open -- well again, strong at first and then fall apart. so my guess (what do I know?) is, they couldn't decide between double-teaming and leaving everyone open, and trying to keep up but failing, and abandoning double-teaming but then it's an open field for CC's incredibly rapid passes or her killer 3-point shots. plus I think they were just having a bad night. but we'll see! if the Fever keep getting matches with teams with "lame defense," then apparently they're doing something very right.

[@ClaraTrujillo-re5hf]

Love your take on wnba,cant wait for more..speaking on whats right is awesome.

[@Kalamabbfan]

About pushing the pace off of a made basket, when I was in college, our coach (who is in the Hall of Fame) said the player closest to the ball is to take it out and start running right away. In two of those years we led the Nation in scoring at 95.4 and 94.5 ppg, and on each of those teams 5 of the players played in the NBA when there were only 9 teams. That system works, especially when you have players that can run and pass.

[@rappersandrabbis6902]

Awesome analysis!

[@outsidethegarden]

dude, you are getting the LOVE with this video. hope you can keep spreading your videos around to other players, so you don't just get identified as a CC stan. that would be a nice safe job slot, but you're worth much more than that. your knowledge, your enthusiasm, most of all your analysis and vision -- you do for us what CC does for her teammates. (and ideally for their coach, but I'm not holding my breath.) take the tips on your presentation seriously, consider sending a video to someone who might want an outside commentator (and don't be embarrassed to sell yourself as "I'm really young, but check my sh!t out!"). you are SO MUCH FUN to watch, and you help us newbies begin to understand what we're seeing. CC is bringing a truckload of us into the WNBA viewership -- you would be a perfect guide for us all. "Here's How Fouls Work in the WNBA." "Why You Can't Make Assists Without Turnovers, and Here's Why Some Turnovers Are Better Than Others." "WTH Is A 'Big"? a Point Guard?" "Who Chooses ROTY, and What Criteria Do They Use?" "Are the NBA Really Better Than the WNBA?" "Is Team USA Stacked? Should It Be?" a whole new career -- probably more than enough for one person, you'll have to hire an assistant. "Who's the Most Over-Rated Player in the WNBA?" "Who's the Most Over-Rated Commentator at ESPN?" no nvm, don't run that one -- no need to make enemies.

[@michaelvega1731]

Caitin, you are amazing. Your game is faultless. You observe, understand and experiment. If the results are positive, you are successful and achieved your game plan. I wish there were more players with your kind of insight for the game of basketball. I can't wait until you play your next game. Because you show us more and more is great. Carry on girl!!

[@briankalem6470]

Great take! I think the reason Fever players are open is because NY game plan was to first stop Clark, so all eyes were on her. Just watch the defenders when the assists were made. Lastly, the plus minus stat is not really an individual stat but a line stat. It just means the line on the floor at some time frame was better than the opponent. For example, if all starting players on both teams played the full game, the winners would be plus, and losers would be minus no matter what their respective contribution may be.

[@grownupgaming]

Great video! What do you think about teams changing to single man coverage vs CC? Now they finally realize her passing is actually better than her 3pt accuracy.

[@outsidethegarden]

then she'll switch back to 3-point shooting, a little more often. which will need to improve: part of why she was amazing in college was that the defense was sloppy. and also tighten up her mid-game shots and her cut to the rim. she's always going to have multiple arrows in her quiver.

[@grownupgaming]

@@outsidethegarden Yeah, at this point I think Fevers weakness is actually having a lockdown yet lengthy guard defender playing CC straight up man to man, no double teams. But, I really cant think of who can lock CC down all by herself. Hamilton looked silly against her. Maybe Rhyne Howard or Jordan Horston.

[@lindysmallwood2039]

You always do a great honest analysis. Can you look into stat padding rebounds by Reese? Candace Parker is Legendary in the WNBA. Just want to make sure EVERYONE is on the up and up. Thank you!

[@courtneyterteling8963]

Love your content! Very smart and I am able to follow with being a new bball fan!

[@outsidethegarden]

second that.

[@noenn9895]

Carter!!!! I love your play by play input. You’re nailing it and the whole time I’m thinking, why aren’t you a sportscaster? You are spot on. I sent your last video to the Fever for coach Sides 😂 cause she acting clueless. Carter, keep those videos coming because I’m gonna keep checking for your input. ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@booger100101]

Kelsey Mitchell pointing to Boston shows they seem to be playing together. She knew CC could throw it that far and make it a good throw.. If you watch carefully the eyes of the Liberty are all on CC, not who they are guarding a good portion of the time..

[@outsidethegarden]

true. on the other hand, wouldn't you? I certainly would. "gravity," in person.

[@bmw128racer]

The Showtime Lakers always pushed the pace as well to the point it was a track meet. Some called it "Run and Stun" basketball. 🙂

[@chris-zu6sf]

Clark had 17 triple-doubles in her college career at Iowa -- and the Hawkeyes won all those games. This legacy because of her amazing talent looks will continue in the WNBA.

[@Dnewman3402-6]

Outstanding game breakdown.

[@stevedesio7433]

Great break down. U luv it!!!

[@weinhereeeee9271]

Meanwhile people get hyped over angel her double doubles from rebounds. She had 13 last night and what did it do for the team? Still lost with over 10 point difference. Double doubles with assist are way more impressive and they have way more impact assist are points. What is cathing a rebount 13 times worth if ya team still aint winning

[@DaveWillmore]

I appreciate your analysis.