Why Can’t JuJu Watkins Move the Needle Like Caitlin Clark? | REACTION

[@dmac5472]

got a lengthy take..but I'll spread it across diff posts. If we keep it a buck..a lotta dudes don't really fuck with women's sports in general. For years, ppl were calling the WNBA the welfare league. Talking about how ugly and "manish" players were. Talking about how nobody dunks and how the rims need to be lowered. Unless you had a homegirl that played ball or a relative(in your case), the respect for their game just wasn't there

[@dmac5472]

AND...I don't even think the average woman was checking for womens bball the way they may have traditionally flocked to other womens sports.

[@dmac5472]

So outside of an outlier or a megastar, ppl on the whole are just weren't following women's bball like that. If we are honest, alot of ppl are relatively new to even Caitlin Clark and she is the BIGGEST star in the sport. Alot of people weren't really talking about Clark at this rate when she was killin shit as a freshman and sophomore. She stepped on campus ballin. She was an elite prep prospect. But unless you are the type to check 24/7, hoopgurlz, espn rankings or you are deep into recruiting, you likely didn't know about her.

[@dmac5472]

Thats why I feel like its almost impossible to divorce that overblown controversy from the 23 NCAA tourney from the explosion in popularity. It gave some ppl who never really thought about the sport an "in" and an agenda to try to push. The Bartstool types, the Outkick Clay Travis and Whitlock types. The media coverage also re-awakened and piqued the interest of genuine lapsed/casual fans of the game as well.

[@dmac5472]

I think it was super easy for ppl to let the racial dynamics fuel the drama. (Look at how we historically rally around certain boxers). It gave some ppl a built in rooting interest and a person to invest in or hate on. Reese became a villain to some. Clark became the put upon victim/hero. You can even reverse that to where Reese was the victim and Clark was the villain(in some fans eyes).

[@dmac5472]

The players became avatars representing stuff that they didn't ask to represent. Now you combine that with the fact that Clark is a monster setting records and playing an exciting deep ball style that became common in the mens game. A style that was kinda rare in the womens game (atleast to the rate that Clark is doing it) and you have the recipe for what we see now. She ain't boring, ppl would have checked out if she was.

[@amyk6319]

JuJu is still young in her college career so anything is possible, but too often people mistakenly think CC was a creation of the media or received her popularity because of media hype. In fact it was the exact opposite. Her fame grow very organically & the media always downplayed Caitlin Clark & her accomplishments until she was too big for them to ignore. Cynthia Cooper (as well as Mulkey & others) said it best, "Caitlin Clark makes everyone around her better." So when you watch CC play not only is her play great, her teammates play great as well & even her opponents are playing their best, so the result is a game where everyone on the court is playing their best basketball. That is what makes Caitlin Clark so special.

[@wbazile]

I couldn't disagree more. White America(media) is always looking for the great white hope and they hitched their wagon to her. They make it seem like nobody else can make a great pass. Lots of great passers in the league, but they were ignored until the media could hitch their wagon to someone that white America wanted to see. There are lots of great shooters in the league with better shooting percentages. What is the purpose of a logo 3 pointer except to put it on sports center? If you think players got better because CC was drafted, then you haven't been watching the league. She can't create her own shot. She doesn't bother playing defense, but that is never discussed. It reminds me of the early days of MTV. They wouldn't play music by black artists. David Bowie called them out on it.

[@Willard-l7t]

Great take and well said. Thank you.

[@gregpaspatis9425]

You can't overlook the fact that within the Big Ten conference media stratosphere, Caitlin Clark was being lavished with lots of game recaps all throughout her college career, see B1G sports TV network.

[@wbazile]

@gregpaspatis9425 I made a similar argument, but it appears my remarks were deleted, which is why I got notified of your reply.

[@Willard-l7t]

@@gregpaspatis9425 Problem is those don't reach as many as you may think and as an example Dana Evans was 1st team AP All American over Caitlin their freshman year, which when you compare their stats it makes no sense, so she has been downplayed along the way regardless of who covered her and it's still going on today.

[@luihrms]

I'm from New Zealand and a big fan of her! I wake up early to watch Fever games and buy her official merchandise. Caitlin Clark is fantastic and a good role model =)

[@stevehardwick7285]

Ju Ju and Paige are both popular, but CC is on another popularity level. People from all over the world tune in just to watch her play golf or order a drink. Whatever the "it" factor is, she has it. A lot of it is her personality and lighthearted attitude. As great as she is, she always downplays herself and props up teammates while some other players constantly brag and try to draw attention to themselves.

[@snatchhog]

not sure about juju, but Clark has mojo 😅

[@richardbetts8382]

Yep just listen to Angel,

[@prolifefilm8127]

Caitlin is real and has an authentic spiritual foundation. Her joy and playfulness are contagious. Her talent and discipline reflect a balanced life.

[@mjlover2334]

Why doesn't that resonate with her fans??? A lot of then are dismissive, unwilling to learn the history of the sports and league she plays in, and are consistently trying to make it easier for her to play the game of basketball at the highest level. The game of basketball is easy to learn, but it is not suppose to be easy at the highest level. Unfortunately, a lot of us can't enjoy the full extent of Clarks greatness, because a lot of her fans are unrealistic. ijs

[@worldclassicguitarists]

That is 100% on you, as you throw 95% of the good CC fans out with the maybe 5% bad, if in fact they aren't trolls trying to make the fan base look bad. You cannot know this because it can't be known. At the end of the day you swallowed the woke pill that says you get to tell anyone how to think, feel, and worst of all - speak because it doesn't line up with your narrative. smh

[@Willard-l7t]

@@worldclassicguitarists Perfectly said!

[@Willard-l7t]

@@mjlover2334 How are her fans unrealistic when your view of us is totally untrue? Speaking for myself, I don't want to see Caitlin get anything or any treatment she doesn't deserve, what I do want to see is her get the same treatment as everyone else and to see her get what she DOES deserve. I have no interest in the game being made easier for her, she doesn't need that, I only want to see the game be made fair to her. What makes me "dismissive, unwilling to learn the history of the sports and league she plays in" as you put it, is the level of hatred, pettiness, jealousy, resentment and baseless lies being spread about her fan base. I've been a men's basketball fan since the 60's and I never saw anything close to this level of behavior, what I've seen is opponents, even when bitter rivals, show respect to their opponents. I've seen VERY little of that in the WNBA when it comes to Caitlin. BTW, I'm an MJ lover too, I don't care what people look like, I care about how they treat others.

[@amgineco]

EVERY SPORTSMAN CAN LEARN from her.. shes like TIGER before the scandal.. WHITES LOVED TIGER TOO.. so it's not BOUT RACE..

[@philip6927]

There are plenty of good players who can shoot 3 pointers but Caitlin and Curry have a style and flair that make people watch in awe at their skill and ability.

[@RichLatta]

Absolutely. Part of that something extra i was trying to account for

[@CodyCha]

CC actually had much better shooting percentage than Curry from deep -- 30-34 feet

[@amyk6319]

I think the 3pters often draw people in, but it is how everyone on the court plays their best basketball when Caitlin Clark is in the game that is her real "It" factor. As Cynthia Cooper, Mulkey, & others have said, CC makes everyone around her better.

[@wbazile]

@@CodyCha The ball is smaller.

[@PatrickORourke-yz3xn]

@@wbazile The distance isn't. Try a baseball, if you believe you have a point.

[@HAWK11828]

Many overlook the full impact of Caitlin Clark. People may follow an individual for a variety of reasons, not all related to basketball. However, Clark's playing style not only boosts her own performance but also elevates her teammates, attracting some fans. For others, it's her interaction with fans and the public, along with her intelligence and communication skills, that appeal. The essence is that being a basketball star isn't just about skill in the game; it's about embodying qualities that make a once-in-a-lifetime star.

[@bluemajiic1979]

Caitlin'S popularity was organic and something unexpected. Juju is kinda being forced on us.

[@gregpaspatis9425]

"Juju is kinda being forced on us." Only in that sort of, "look at THIS year's (college) phenom, people! ! ! ! !".

[@Defender78]

The basketball media might be forcing Juju on us, yeah in a way.. she has the less familiar name, and she'll have the task of following Caitlin's fame and skill. But the media is right to remind us who Juju is, I mean she has NIL deals with Gatorade and others, but JW is a talented scorer and friendly, non-abrasive, non-thug, wholesome personality who deserves to have fair and equivalent media coverage.

[@SuspenseGames]

@@gregpaspatis9425more like “We don’t like that CC is the face of women’s basketball. Here are people we like more. You should too!”

[@marksauce2383]

People watch CC because you never know what she's gonna do next. Her knowledge of the game and court awareness are unmatched. And the logo 3's and sick dimes don't hurt either! She's an ooohh!!! and aahhh!!! player!

[@user-ng4nn4zw6r]

It's the fans that move the needle, not the player. The fans decide who they like and who it is they want to see. A player can't make the fans do that which the fans are not inclined to do.

[@Willard-l7t]

@@user-ng4nn4zw6r Way to downplay the Caitlin effect, she's used to it, been that way her whole life.

[@wlane2384]

Michigan man here. I was at the game in '22 when she dropped 46 on us. Iowa lost but I was at the game like 🤯🤯🤯🤯. She gained a fan that in me that game.

[@Willard-l7t]

@@wlane2384 That' what I'm talking about, people who know and love good basketball can appreciate an opponent and are not afraid to say what you just said.

[@johnraymond9170]

People from Iowa already knew about Caitlin before their final four and title runs. It was the media that brought people outside of Iowa out of the woodwork. And every time someone brings up about race, they destroy not only their opinion but put a wider gap between the “supposed” comparable player and Caitlin herself. See the problem is, we get sick of hearing about this “privilege” that she gets because she’s white. It’s sad that you can’t recognize her greatness without that opinion. Here’s the truth in “my” opinion; her basketball skills introduced us to a great woman, and great people are recognizable.

[@connieharris6553]

Facts

[@RichLatta]

do people still not understand caitlin clarks magnetism?

[@rogerprism8661]

Ok... here's the deal. And, just a little back story, I realized this when I was looking at a game featuring Jerry West and other players from that era and I thought, "This looks/feels like a WNBA game." This was how the NBA looked before players like Dr. J, Magic, Michael, Larry, AI, Jason Williams, J-Kidd, etc. The reason these players drew fans to the game is something I call "Anticipation of the Amazing". These players weren't just good/great players: it was that on any given possession they were likely to do something AMAZING. Like: - Dr. J gliding pass 3 defenders for a layup from behind the backboard - Magic's look-away passes to embarrass defenders and finish off fast breaks - Michael's execution from above the rim on seemingly every play, Or scoring 63 points in a playoff game against the NBA's best defense. - Larry's teardrop from behind the backboard; or his stealing a pass, tight-roping the end line before catching the cutting Dennis Johnson for a game-winning layup - AI driving the lane against defenders twice his size (definitely twice his weight) with no fear - Jason Williams' elbow pass ... and MORE. - J-Kidd's bounce pass with backspin for a wide open fast break dunk. These aren't just "good" plays, they're awesome, AMAZING, plays that have fans waiting anxiously for the replay so they can relive it over and over again. That's what Caitlin has with her deadly passing, her off-the-dribble step-back threes, and, of course, her walk-up logo threes. Fans want to watch her because on any possession she's likely to do something AMAZING. Juju is an EXCELLENT player with an awesome offensive arsenal. But, while she regularly makes shots she seldom does anything that's AMAZING.... something that makes you want to see it again on instant replay. Paige's game is the same. Consequently they'll never invoke the fan frenzy that Caitlin does. It's got nothing to do with race, or attractiveness, or rivalry, or anything but the "Anticipation of the Amazing". Caitlin brings it like no other female BB player does.

[@armathis2647]

You hit the nail on the head.

[@robertortizjr.953]

Well said and CC is also an amazing person off the court, she is moving the needle everywhere she goes, she is just so likable, Godly character humble, funny, kind well spoken, never talks about self its always putting everything n everyone else 1st

[@boosuedon]

I don't think it is fair to compare Ju-Ju and Paige or WHOEVER to Caitlin Clark, they are being set up for undo criticism. It's not about JUST a skill set! There are plenty of players in the WNBA with exceptional playing skills, Sue Bird, Cameron Brinks, Kelsey Plum, Satou Sabally, Kelsy Mitchell to name a few. I believe the difference is in personality! Caitlin spends hours before and after each game or event interacting with fans, shaking hands, signing autographs, actually saying to them; "Thank you for showing up!" People really like that shit!!! On top of that she is humble, always positive, never negative even after she has been blind side assaulted with a Flagrant Foul. She takes the burden of a loss on her own shoulders while praising her team mates. The kid is inspiring as a person! You just want to root for her! Now, look at other talented WNBA players that are egocentric, arrogant, entitled, pointing fingers for a loss and only has positive things to say ABOUT THEMSELVES! A'Ja, Angel, Chennedy, and players like them. I find players like that repulsive. Clark is authentic, no fake eyelashes, fake hair, trying to dress all sexy, a loyal friend to her friends, no entourage'. To dumb it down, her "Logo Threes" got my attention, but it is her character that made me a fan! Caitlin has shown everybody in the WNBA a "blueprint" for building a large fanbase, but they are all tone deaf! They seem to think that we, the fans, "OWE THEM" our love and respect because they are so skilled. It just doesn't work that way! They have to EARN my love and respect to make me a fan and I've got to thank Caitlin for being the gateway for me to discover players like Kelsey Mitchell, Satou Sabally, Aliyah Boston, Sue Bird, Sabrina Ionescu and Lexie Hull. These players and their character gives me hope for the league as a whole!

[@MarkFreeman-kd2hz]

Caitlin has that IT! factor. 😮

[@kurtjohnson4816]

I'm a big fan of JJ, and love watching her play. But Flau Jae may end up getting more draw than JuJu; she has that flair, and personality. But expecting anyone to reach CC's power to draw attendance, fans, viewers, etc' is a little unfair. Paige will also draw a lot. But I think what we'll see is that with CC bringing so much attention, new viewers will start seeing these other new players, rivalries, etc and we'll see the CC effect broaden.

[@RichLatta]

Flaujae is a superstar...and as soon as people learn it she's good to go. I agree Caitlin is such an outlier...these expectations of the others gotta come back to earth a little.

[@amyk6319]

I really like Flau'jae too. She has that fun factor to her game. And I have also enjoyed watching how she has grown as a player over the last couple of years & the hard work she has put in to improve her game.

[@gillmartin6691]

I really dislike LSU and Kim Mulkey, but I love to watch Flau’jae play. If Flau’jae improves her ball handling and long-range shooting, I would take her over Paige. She’s great at running the floor, and I think that’s the direction the WNBA is going.

[@ericMT]

💯

[@deannekiesser8542]

That something that CC has is called the 'it' factor. You are right it's not explainable. She just is.

[@davidclos6193]

Caitlin was fan choice. Its not to hard. Shes got it.

[@MoneyF4]

Big factor about CC is she plays fearless basketball and believes in herself so much that you start believing in her too to the point of helping her do the impossible

[@Balero-m5r]

CC even when she plays golf, people want to see her, I think we are missing the point here.. CC is unique CC has the power to inspired people like nobody ever seen before, its her personality attracted people to like her. We can't buy that.

[@grb024]

Here’s the difference between JuJu, Paige, everyone else…and Caitlin Clark: MOTS vs. NOT MOTS. It’s not race. It’s the excitement factor of seeing someone who’s different than “more of the same”. Some of it is “storyline”, but that story is built around what I just wrote above. Since the beginning with the WNBA, WNCBB, etc., it’s been women and girls playing a certain style of basketball. Not bad by any means, but not exciting. Muscle their way inside and hit the occasional three. Again, great basketball, which works for men who jam the ball through the hoop and down their opponents’ throats, but not as exciting for women whose finish is a layup. Then we have Caitlin Clark who dazzles from the logo and utilizes her average teammates like instruments of precision. DT, Breanna Stewart, Lisa Leslie, Swoopes, etc. just all look like MOTS and Caitlin is the dazzle factor not playing their way. Paige, JuJu, all the upcoming talent still look like MOTS even if they score 50 pts. Caitlin brought the “difference” and people noticed and latched on.

[@lizhricik]

I don’t know why people are so obsessed with replacing Clark with a new star…. It’s silly. It has to happen organically, you can’t force it. Clark’s game is bigger than her 3pts, it’s her game, the intangibles of her game.

[@RippedDad6]

It is the race thing. Many of us black people cant accept a white girl from Iowa busting our black girls asses. As a black man we have not seen a female player to do the things that Caitlin has, crossover step back logo threes. Then she went to a program and elevated them. A true David and Goliath story.

[@gahennasonneillon8566]

Juju trained by Jewel lloyd and other wnba Paige and sabrina = curry Van lif= kobe CC = brothers and dad. 😂😂

[@stuartjohnstone80]

I live in the UK and have been a caitlin fan for the last few years, and I am now a fan of the fever and will be going forward. before CC I had never watched the wnba or women's basketball and this year I have bought a league pass, fever jerseys, CC wilson basketball etc etc.... and I will buy her signature shoe when she gets one.

[@jimmyboy131]

I bought a WNBA season pass this year too, and I NEVER could have guessed I'd ever do that. I also went to three local WNBA games, including one where the Fever were playing. If someone had told me last year I'd be doing that any of that I'd have rolled my eyes and said, "uh, no."

[@mikem.s.1183]

The thing with Reese was NOT huge at all for Caitlin and her fans. It was huge for Reese. That simple. That hand movement in the face did not move the needle. Caitlin, her team mates and coaches ALWAYS dismissed that as not important and typical basketball situations. As for the why JuJu is not moving the needle: She has no charisma. She's a good player with a flat personality. Like Kareem. Kareem was a great player, but the NBA needed Bird and Magic to save itself. Then came MJ. All 3 had bigger than life personalities and were super talented. Furthermore: Watch JuJu play. There's a coach on YT that noticed this as well: - bad decision making - bad court reading - poor situational awareness - too many turnovers for so little assists They want her to be a PG and she's not putting in the time to actually be a PG. Finally: The race card. This lady on The Fumble, again throws the race card. Where was race in play for Plum, Sophie Cunningham, Brianna, Tishs Penicheiro or Taurasi? Or Ionescu? Or Sue Bird? These ladies had a minute fraction of the impact of Caitlin Clark.

[@Willard-l7t]

Great points, when I watch any sport I put on importance on race, I look for great athletes who are fun and exciting to watch., like Tiger, Usain Bolt, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, MJ, Ali and Caitlin to name a few. I wish people would leave race out of these conversations when it's a non factor.

[@dmac5472]

I don't think race is the only factor but its impossible to ignore considering the flash point and how ppl in media discussed that 2023 Tourney final. Ppl who traditionally don't even care about womens ball commented and fueled the discussion. Alot of ppl werent even talking about the actual gameplay. The discussion was narrative based about "classlessness" "thugs" and all the buzz words. Barstool and Outkick were able to weaponize it. Clark BEEN cold the minute she stepped foot on the Iowa campus but unless you are a recruiting nut who really watching the HS bball rankings or someone who genuinely likes tournament bbal, you probably didn't know about Clark til the maybe 2023 tourney highlights. Media wasn't giving her the opportunity or the shine like that before. Fans overall were not checking for Big 10 womens basketball. Casual or lapsed womens bball fans might know the best player at a blueblood school. Or they might know a little bit about whoever shows up on a sportscenter highlight. The incident and how it was dissected helped generate attention at a time when Clark was murdering the game with a style and tempo that was more similar to how the fellas were playing. For years, I saw dudes complain about how boring womens ball is and how they need to lower the rims or how the women or too ugly. I think Caitlin's exciting style of play made those types of fans atleast want to see her play and remain invested. Ppl got a taste and were invested in her. Whether they were invested in seeing her thrive or invested in seeing her fail. They were invested. Ultimately, I don't think ppl should run away from the idea of race being a factor. We live in America. Part of the allure of Magic and Bird was race. Boxing (for my boxing fans) has traditionally had an element of that as well. Race can be a factor in relatability(not the sole factor). And relatability can be a factor in your appeal/charisma. I know I commented ALOT in this video thread. But I feel like nuance is the key. However, no one should use race to try to diminish the greatness of Clark.

[@Willard-l7t]

@@dmac5472 Well done.

[@philip6927]

A first timer seeing Caitlin Clark play would watch in awe. Her command of the game and her flair are mesmerizing. She has the "It" factor. Someone like Angel has the shit factor. Young black girls in Africa, knowing nothing about basketball, were spellbound watching CC.

[@boosuedon]

The Angel/Caitlin" rivalry was a media driven event. Although Angel was obviously jealous of Clark and the attention that Clark was getting, it was a one sided rivalry as Caitlin was focused on the next game, not Angel Reese! It is impossible to find a clip or soundbite of Clark saying anything negative or derogatory about Angel Reese! There was no rivalry from her camp.

[@Richard-v7g]

Angel is a clout chaser; Caitlin is the clout.

[@EddyBrill]

I guess you really don’t watch basketball because Angel had nothing to do with her Caitlin Clark popularity she was pulling the crowds in college way before your race to the hand wave plus Angel got to have from seeing what Caitlin Clark did to her exercise coach as a joke

[@boosuedon]

@@EddyBrill Angel Reese pulling in crowds? They sure didn't hang around and follow her to the WNBA because the Sky attendance was very dismal except for the times Chicago played the Fever. Coincidence? I don't think so. True, I am not a Angel fan at all. Fake hair, fake eyelashes, fake stats, arrogant and egotistical. I have no respect for that combination. AND, if Reese was so good why did the Sky have such a poor 2024 record? "The Reese Effect?"

[@thomashahn6289]

Caitlin came into Iowa saying she was going to take the team back to the final four And everyone outside of Iowa thought she was crazy. And what happened. Back to Back final 4's in her junior and senior seasons

[@nelsonposadas419]

CHARISMA this is what Caitlin has.

[@brianhayes6825]

When Ju Ju gets cooked by Hannah Hildago and Notre Dame tomorrow, are we still going to talk about her as the next "generational talent" ( as if every year's best players are 'generational')? Caitlin Clark runs the point, passes on a dime, takes extremely long threes which makes everyone say "Wow", and toys with the opposing defense, finding ways to wrong foot them as she drives pass them for a layup or for an expected pass. She is very entertaining to watch and her "I don't care about what anyone thinks" attitude combined with her diplomatic, gracious attitude when discussing the opposition makes her very intriguing. I have seen none of this in Ju Ju (or in Paige B, for that matter, who is a better all-round talent that Ju Ju). I get that Ju Ju is a very polished scorer and I readily admit that her shot is pure silk, yet all I can say is so what? Kelsey Mitchell is honestly a better scorer and a more exciting one, shooting with an opponent in her face or driving through the defense for a layup. I respect Ju Ju's game but I think this is just people needing the next "great player." She will be a solid pro, an All-Star like K. Mitchell, but she will not be a "generational player". It is ridiculous to expect a "generational talent" every year. In fact, this negates the entire meaning of that term. Ju Ju will be fine, unless all of you continue to demand that she be that next "Caitlin Clark." And yes, I do expect Notre Dame to win tomorrow and I do expect Hannah Hildago to have a better stat line. Deal with the fact that there are several good players in Ju Ju's class, not just her (in fact, perhaps some who are actually better than her).

[@connieharris6553]

They want the next great black player who will knock the white girl off her perch. The bitter broads of the WNBA and most of the former players continually say they want the league to stay their own

[@steveh9769]

USC were baked, fried & filleted!

[@Prez_Juarez]

Hannah Hildago is awesome and should be promoted but they won't cuz she isn't woke and doesn't tow the line

[@clarkd1955]

Caitlin’s popularity has nothing to do with Reese, either in College or the WNBA. As well as being a great basketball player, Caitlin is exciting to watch. She is hyper competitive and she put’s everything she has into her basketball on the floor. When she is angry, you see it, sad you see it and when she makes a great shot, you can see it. She plays without any brakes and she genuinely loves the game AND the fans. JuJu and Paige are cold fish in comparison. Caitlin loves the crowd and she shows it. Most players ignore the crowd. In interviews, Caitlin spreads the praise to her players, only blames herself and never says anything bad about her opponents. The combination of all these things is a unique package that others just can’t duplicate. I hope I am wrong and would welcome any number of women basketball players to perform and behave like Caitlin does.

[@destinypirate]

2 Main Reasons: 1. Juju is not in Iowa. 2. Juju isn't doing never-before-seen things. There is no place like Iowa for amateur sport support. With no pro teams, Iowans support their collegians like pros. People forget that Clark's games were all sold out, AND she had 2, 3, 4, 5 million viewers BEFORE she was a national household names. Those were her Iowa fans, in Iowa, and extended with those who've moved around the country. Iowans also have a different culture. More loyal, more enduring. They will watch a losing football team play in 20 degrees, for years. They are also more family oriented - they ''adopt'' their athletes and get to know and value them - in return many Iowa athletes, including Clark, give back to the community... contributing to the children's hospital and more. Clark gives more than almost anyone. She is actually LOVED for this. = Juju is in Los Angeles. LA has too many other options in sports and entertainment. USC can't even sell out it's games in a basin of 20 million. Many in LA are not even locals and have no affinity, loyalty. There is no special relationship between the players and LA community. Without this foundation, which could build the millions to buoy a player up into the national zeitgeist, there isn't the energry required to break through... - Clark shoots 3s like no one ever did. Clark makes passes like no one ever did. (Especially not in the volume she did for both). Clark played with 2 and 3 star players and took them all the way - only to be stopped by a monopoly team with 10 five stars on it. Twice. Clark has no uber athletic ability. She both is an Underdog and does things Never Seen Before. Clark also has a uniquely Iowan personality that is refreshingly charasmatic to people from outside of Iowa culture. = Juju is great great, but people have seen variations of her game before. There are always drive and shoot self-feeding players, with half a dozen in the WNBA playing similarly. She plays on a high recruit team, so she is not an underdog. She does not make her team mates better, at least not noticably. She's just not transcending to the level that Clark did. ... If Juju had gone to Iowa, her support would have been 10x, even in a state with 1/7 the population of the LA basin. IF she could have led a 3 star team so far, her journey would be much more remarkable. In the end, no one will ever be Muhammed Ali. No one will ever be Magic & Bird. No one will ever be Jordan, or Kobe even. No one will ever be Tiger. And no one will ever be Caitlin. Talking heads are out of touch with American, just like the election... .Most Americans still don't live in cities. Most Americans still feel more inspired by a small town story. This was true of most of the most famous athletes and actors in history. Conversely, people are inspired by underdogs going up against gauntlet teams. Everyone can see that the WNCAA is corrupt, with 5 teams winninng 70% of championships, 1 team going something like 100 -2 and getting 1/5th of the five star players in an association of 150 teams. Seeing this inspiring, courageous, inventive, underdog take down those teams - saying it with Her play - That's the Best of Sports. The bonus is knowing she is a GREAT person off the court, people feel free to support her and encourage their kids to look to her as a role model. This is a 1 in a Million occurence, no one should be compared to her. ** These Millenial and Gen Zers need to stop infusing race. Who were the fans of Ali, Jordan, Kobe, Tiger? The same who were the fans of Bird, Brady, Phelps... This false division talk is a distraction from understanding truly fundamental facts. People, all people, love an Underdog who Overachieves and Gives Back and most of all Does Things Never Seen Before.

[@braize6279]

Juju still needs to prove herself. Yes, she's good. But she ain't breaking any records yet. Even Caitlin wasn't moving the needle until her Junior year

[@danpals7678]

Did you watch CC play in HS? People in Iowa saw her extraordinary talent even back then.

[@nono-mu9rw]

that lady is lowkey a hater because why does she go on and on about the angel reese thing when caitlin was already extremely hyped after beating south carolina and compilation of her 3s have gone viral long before that? no mention of her exciting play style, logo 3s, broken records, the fact that she dragged a college that has last been in the final four 3 decades ago to 2 consecutive championship games with no other top recruits or the way she hypes up the crowd like no other?

[@Willard-l7t]

Not to mention on October 15, 2023 the Iowa women and Caitlin set the women's basketball single-game attendance record (55,646) on a football field in an exhibition game.. That was well before the LSWho game.

[@MoneyF4]

Thank you I don’t know why they can’t accept that Caitlin Clark is the first ever generational women’s basketball player. I’ve never watched women’s basketball never cared for it I made fun of it but CC got me scout college scene for draft talent 😂 that’s remarkable

[@clarkkent1521]

The formula is simple. Just lead the NCAA almost every year for four years in two major categories, in this case points and assists, while dropping threes from as far away as your mother's house. Very easy, right?

[@yusefnegao]

Simple

[@davidburns392]

I agree, there is no mystery to it.

[@neilkokemuller7841]

Bingo. The people who actually watch know this is why they watch. It's everyone else trying to explain it away as something else. The attendance/ratings were proven before (and during) the LSU game. There is a reason 9.9M watched that game.

[@davidburns392]

I didn't have any interest in basketball until I saw a clip of CC on KZbin last June. I love her skill level and she is just fun to watch. I saw that Caitlin loves the game and gets the fans involved, and she is fearless. Caitlin's personality is also a plus. I am now an Indiana Fever fan and follow the lady Hawk Eyes and even check out a few women's NCAA and NBA games.

[@stevemd6488]

Juju et al are guarded on the court closely. CC is guarded the second she steps off the bus. When CC steps on the court, everyone knows who's boss.

[@laidoffjournalist]

I've lived in Southern California, and I've lived in a midsized town in the mid-west. There's just so much to do in SoCal and the traffic is horrible. But in the mid-west, a player like Ju-Ju would be a big deal. There are not movie premieres, endless sports teams, the beach and snow skying within a few hours away. 🤑

[@michelleblanc6377]

Look if CC was only drawing crowds in IOWA I would say you are right. With time JuJu maybe able to do what CC did in College. The thing is and that is what is so odd about the CC phenomenon is as time past she was not only having sellout crowds in IOWA she was also doing the same thing on the road in arenas where they would have a hard time to fill during other regular games a phenomenon that was also replicated during her first year in the WNBA. I think a lot of analysts (KZbinrs) are getting it right pegging those young elite prospects against CC is currently setting them up to fail. We know these girls are exceptional talents but can they generate the same amount of interest that CC did when we don’t even know what exactly made CC that transcendent phenomenon that just draws crowds. They may or may not ever reach her level of popularity but that is besides the point what they need to do is to bring their « A » game either in College or the WNBA and make the sport better with their own personal contribution but it is not a goal to replicate the popularity CC had because what CC did generated her popularity as a side effect she did not focus on her popularity as being the main goal. The main goal has always been for CC to play inspiring basketball and this should be the target all those other exceptional players should be aiming for and not the popularity like a lot of other people from the outside are focusing on.

[@thomashahn6289]

No one would even be talking about Angel if it wasn't for going against CC and Iowa

[@Willard-l7t]

Really the only reason is because of how Angel stalked and taunted Caitlin, Angel didn't do anything special to make her stand out beyond that.

[@JoannePurtill]

Cc's coach from Iowa was asked when did you first realize Caitlin was special. She said she saw Caitlin in the 8th grade. I've been seeing a lot of videos on KZbin when she played high school basketball. I believe she caught people's attention even then. She would have 50 point games, many assists, and show her high basketball IQ. I love watching her now even if she only gets three three-pointers in a game. Her passing and control of the ball is amazing. She's going to be in the gym over the break. She's going to come back stronger and hopefully with more defensive skills. I know she's been working on her floater and short-range jumper. She will work hard to be an all-around package like JuJu. Not because of competition, but because she knows there is still improvement to be made. One more thing that was not mentioned in the video. Her fans come out because she treats them like royalty. She always signs basketballs and shirts for fans, and takes time for them before and after the games.

[@gualbertogarcia305]

CAITLIN CLARK & IOWA DREW 55,000 in an OPENING SEASON GAME ! CAITLIN HAS AN “AURA” THAT DRAWS CROWDS !

[@CodyCha]

Juju is in the Paige Bueckers category.

[@ericMT]

Also weird that people keep saying Juju is the face of college basketball. What happened to Paige? Weird thing to say so confidently.

[@3DThrills]

You can't guilt people into like you Fans are earned, not demanded

[@malebovinemanure]

I wish people would stop trying to say Reese had anything to do with Clark's popularity. Clark was getting attention in high school, but she really blew up when Iowa played U of L in the 2023 Elite Eight game and she got a 41-point triple double; "Oh and just to clarify, that stat is across both tourneys, not just women’s. Previous high in NCAA tourney for points in a triple double game was 29 which happened twice."

[@thomashahn6289]

I'm a CC fan and my favorite player ever is MJ. People don't care about race we care about the ability of the player.

[@chronicallyme2657]

Okay so why is Clark more popular than paige, if it’s race

[@NatureWar1]

When Organizations try to replicate or force another option.... CC IS THE ONE. Its not fair to others to try and compare to CC

[@chrisstrawn3396]

She did a good pre season interview talking about Caitlin and the Big 10 and how she got help from DeMar DeRozan in the off season if you are looking for a way to gauge her personality and it wasn't a very long interview so you wouldn't need to spend a lot of time on it.

[@karencarlisle2887]

Clark is just IT. I can't wrap my head around the media and the WNBA with the former and current players blowing off Clark. The disrespect is real. They give her no credit always mention Paige is coming and Paige is already the face of the WNBA. I guess it's jealousy. The WNBA called her on a away game congratulating her on ROTY. This hate only fuels Clark. Next season she will do more damage.

[@nathanpayne5358]

Man you have the best take on this topic I’ve heard! Well done!!🤙

[@tsaindy727]

I really think Paige has skills similar to Caitlin, and JUJU can drive to the basket with the best of them. She can draw fouls, but the overall game, no, not yet at least. Paige can do just about everything that a lot of other really good players can do. And then there's Caitlin. Yes, Caitlin shoots logo 3's, but she brings joy to the game. That rubs off on her teammates and they all believe they can do it as a team. And Caitlin has a basketball IQ off the charts. That's a separater. Her thinking has people open that never realized they had a shot. If you don't judge and just watch her play, not highlights an actual game. You can't help but be amazed. She is always looking up, looking for THAT play. Good luck JUJU and Paige, you'll need it to move the needle like Caitlin can.

[@ColleenYourAccess2me]

Caitlin Clsrk is loved for who she is on and off the court. She has touched the hearts of real people vs Paige Bueckers has been pushed by Geno Auriemma and the UConn alumni clique. The UConn clique has controlled who people should think are best from Sue Bird to Diana Taurasi etc... so they thought they could destroy the Caitlin Clark brand and get everyone to support Paige Bueckers instead... but it happened organically world wide that people loved Caitlin's game and what she does off the court but does not brag about it.

[@dmlummin1761]

Great points of view! Yes, enjoyed your breakdown!

[@yes350yes]

Agreed, but there are a lot of black fans who love and follow Caitlin. Im not just seeing young white girls who want her autograph, but also a surprising number of young black girls wanting her autograph. Caitlin bends over backwards to give those auto graphs, maybe not so much on the adults.

[@jimmyboy131]

I like that she focuses on the kids. She wants to be a good influence to them.

[@glenndavis5349]

She and Paige are being manufactured, Caitlin happened organically, Caitlin has more flare to her game, pretty simple.

[@Bob_A8993]

I typically don't respond or watch this type of content, but from my standpoint you are spot on and I'm glad you did this reaction to that video.

[@RichLatta]

Thanks Bob! Stick around.

[@rap3208]

Nobody moved the needle in women NCAA, nobody moved the needle in the WNBA...except Caitlin Clark. there were brilliant players, beautiful players and both but they didn't move the needle. Sometimes it is not necessarily what you can do, sometimes you just have to have the X-FACTOR, sometimes you just have IT.

[@Lex-ze9qb]

Thank you 4 not being race baited. Luv intelligent people. God bless.

[@ricardosalazar5743]

Rich I loved all your points, good job.

[@MartaMcnulty]

Caitlin has natural charisma and her love of the game is infectious. Add that to her phenomenal athletic ability and the hard work she puts in , she is simply the best!

[@connieharris6553]

Thank you for pointing out black dudes and a lot of black people overall rock with CC. I hate surface level thinkers who separate everything into strictly black and white like that show did

[@Willard-l7t]

Thank you for bringing some sanity to the false race agenda.

[@rupertosantiago9096]

Cailin Clark game and personality has a different class

[@wilace88]

Why can't the young lady just say that Caitlin Clark drew massive crowds in college, because she's not only really good at playing the game of basketball, but she's entertaining to watch. What Caitlin does on the court, nobody else is doing, right? Yes, the storyline with Angel Reese helped spark more interest, but Caitlin Clark was drawing crowds before the Angel Reese storyline. Then, she had to go there with race, c'mon now, really? Let me guess, people are drawn to Caitlin Clark, because she's white, right? Wrong, why is this wrong? Well, there was Kelsey Plum, Diana Taurasi, Brianna Stewart, etc, they all were white and didn't draw nearly the number of crowds that Caitlin drew in college. So, let's take out the race card and just admit that Caitlin Clark is the "TRUTH" no matter how you try to spin it. Caitlin Clark is a once in a lifetime, so to try and replicate and compare with JuJu Watkins and/or Paige Bueckers is not going to work. Just saying!!!

[@LeobrennTupas]

Flair and charisma. Juju is aja Wilson type player common. Paige is a good player still their is something lacking which I cannot describe that she cannot match cc2. Even how much she compared to cc2 it's far out. Cc2 is still the best.

[@shugoosticks]

It was the normal “just like one of us” view that CC gave young girls of the world …. Same effect that Steph gave the world… they re like normal Peter Parkers with Spidey Power

[@gillmartin6691]

I quit paying attention to anything Sue Bird says when I found out Megan Rupinoe was her partner/wife.

[@johnhenderson9048]

Iowa has a strong following partly because there are no pro sports in the state to compete with. Iowa typically doesn’t get national fanfare so the stars lined up having a superstar player and a chance to get back to the final 4.

[@philipmtran05]

Paige, juju and Hannah Hidalgo and Flaujae are the Big 4 to watch in 2024 NCAA WBB players

[@daveberuh5570]

The reason Caitlin got me interested in her is her game is a combination of Steph Curry and John Stockton. Stockton also had big hands which allowed him to control the basketball just like Clark. As a Freshman Clark averaged 7.1 assists (JuJu 3.3) and shot 40% from 3 (JuJu 32%). JuJu is bigger and may end up being the better player but Caitlin Clark makes jaw dropping plays that are just fun to watch. Especially the passing.

[@topgun298]

So, my buddy called me and asked if I had seen this chick playing for Iowa in the sweet 16 in 2023. I checked it out and have been hooked ever since, I would actually watch every game that was televised for her, I actually moved my schedule to make sure I could catch her stuff. I watch all her Fever games and will occasionally watch some of her competitors' games just to compare. TBH it's hard to watch the other games, the game is played completely different and even when the other girls try to play same game as CC, it does not have same flair.

[@Fancy8733]

Im from the Pacific islands and brown, i am a fan of CC because she is good, very good. Its like watching Kobe or Michael Jordan. It is not bc shes white, its bc she is the goat. Look at her stats and you will agree. Juju is not in the wnba yet, give her the chance to play before i can rate her, or for anyone else. CC makes bb interesting and exciting. I didnt watch bb before CC.

[@RippedDad6]

Yea bro I’m black and from Macon ga and I knew that many of ,my friends who are black men were supporting Trump.

[@deewashington8911]

Caitlin is a once in a lifetime athlete. We love everything about her and that defines her personna. Sometimes you just can’t put you finger on what it is .❤❤❤❤

[@markuse3472]

BECAUSE no matter who comes AFTER Caitlin, they will always be secondary. It's like George Lucas with Star Wars, HE moved the needle, everyone else who came after was a Lucas influence to date. Any good views and attendance in the WNBA without Caitlins presence has been done intentionally to spite Caitlin, not because those people actually wanted to watch or attend. Caitlin is what Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath are to hard rock and heavy metal, she is what Jordan, Magic, Curry and LeBron are to the NBA, what Nadal, Federer and Djokovic are to tennis 🎾...Caitlins the one who did it, everyone else who makes it big will be due to pop hating Caitlin Clark.

[@whoops0122]

it's her ability to make her teammates better and involved! that's what makes people root for her even more! she can have a bad day and not get her shot but she will make it up by passing the ball to her her teammate who is open! she gravitates defenders that make her teammates open! and that makes us excited for whatever her next move to make a point! either her logo transition 3s or her drives to the basket or her making a quaterback-like assists or a behind the back pass, those bounce pass she makes! it's exciting how she threads the needle! how her mind works and how she get a point despite all defense! she will make you stand up in that seat because of how she play the ball!

[@whoops0122]

and she celebrates! She hyped the crowd that makes us all excited cheering for her even more! she shows emotion, passion and she's so good at it! so good that it is intimidating to the opponents lol she loves challenges! and we love seeing her go through it in style! it's not just her, she makes us root for her teammates too because we saw how they became a team and as one! it's fun and exciting! y'all don't make it too serious just play the game! ✌🏻 her hype is organic not manufacted and planted she has white and black fans you can't make it about the race! it's her playing style that makes everyone root for her! 😂

[@lda5803]

I hope she continues to grow her game and doesn't let the pressure of the people crush her under the weight of the expectations that she be better than CC.

[@tsaindy727]

Notre Dame ate her and USC up this weekend. Hannah Hildago embarrassed her. JUJU cannot shoot the ball from outside. She has to drive constantly. The Irish blocked and stole the ball consistently. She will need to get better.

[@michaelmontgomery2467]

I think that CC played at Iowa which has a very loyal fan base. The fans fall in love with their players.

[@davewilson6548]

She has a court presence like Bird.. The step back, the passing, knowing where everyone is on the court, at all times.

[@GOLDKW-bl4gp]

Juju got the Kiss of Death thrown her way. Mainstream Sports Media elevated her over others. She also does not have a exciting game. 90% of her game is taking the ball to the basket and free throws. Right now Juju is above average. She is not Bueckers or Flau'jae.

[@Willard-l7t]

Well said, that is it in a nutshell. There is nothing different or exciting about Juju's game. Not saying she's not good...just not exciting to watch.

[@alexandra4334]

Look, #1 - Angel harassing Clark after Angel won showed the positive character of Clark and said whatever about Angel. But it endeared fans even more to Clark, #2 - the only increase in attention to in addition to this was that people the next NCAA tournament wanted to see LSU vs Iowa rematch. Fans got that. But they also got the SC matchup, the Uconn matchup etc etc. All other aspects that draw fans to Clark are due to Iowa fans that ARE more into Women’s BB more than most. Race is such a small part of it, as is Angel herself. Its only Angel, and a constant stream of media and talking heads that either want to or feel they have to credit Angel for every Clark accomplishment. You then tell me who is constantly bringing race into this. Its not the Clark fans. Like Angel chasing Clark around for a staredown or conflict, its all these people that refuse to give Clark her due for what reason - you tell me. People go to watch Clark play and thats not about anything else but her game.

[@Brett33]

One thing could be the completely different dynamic with Iowa vs USC . There are so many options for sports in not only California but also Los Angeles . Iowa doesn't have that many options pulling fans loyalties . Juju is built different then CC , Juju has the size to score inside , but Clark's draw is not just that she is making three's , but deeeeeeeep three's . She is shooting from farther back then NBA players . She is also passing at an elite level . Juju doesn't have the passing in her game . I was definitely surprised that more people didn't show up for the game . I have been looking forward to seeing this game for a while with both teams having multiple players whom could go very high in the wnba draft in the next couple of years . Watch " The Shot" vs Indiana . That was long before the taunt from Angel Reese , look at the packed crowd at that game . That shows that Clark had the fans support for her games .

[@djamellallouti2035]

Star power IS about basketball skills. She shoots 3 pts from an average of 28 ft, further than Curry. That's NEVER been seen before and on top of that she makes INSANE crosscourt passes that turn into assists. In addition, in her senior year she lead the country in both scoring(31.6) AND assists (8.3).

[@Beatles4Sale.]

USC against UCONN is already sold out. It sold out a month ago. Juju is just a sophomore. Give her a chance. The media is going to hype Paige against Caitlin next year. It’s all media driven…including KZbin sites. Agreed that both Paige and JuJu play differently. Juju’s frame is much bigger. She is going to have an amazing future. ❤❤❤

[@greggcrawford124]

Blame good portion of Black Media for Juju's inability to move the needle . They spent three years being so anti Caitlin that they totally forgot about the talent in their own backyard. Black Media and women supported grabbing rebounds and being unapologetic than actually skill set. Caitlin and JuJu are hoopers, that only want to hoop and go home .

[@johnmcdermott667]

When asked about Angles taunting her during the championship game, Caitlin said she never saw her. :)

[@michelleblanc6377]

If that was only about AR and CC the popularity would die down when she doesn’t play AR. We have seen that it doesn’t take AR for CC to attracts crowds in the WNBA even on the road so to credit her popularity only to AR I think is not acknowledging that it is much more about her skill set and personality but to strike it out to her whiteness seriously. The last time I looked Jordan wasn’t a white dude and the crowds still showed up in droves. A generational player is a generational player period and making it about the colour of their outer envelope is not knowing what really makes a generational player a generational player.

[@ericMT]

I watched the USC vs Notre Dame game at USC today. Maybe Juju was having a bad day but she isn’t even close to the level Caitlin was at when she was 19. Kiki Iriafen was much more of a standout and people hardly mention her. She’s going to be awesome in the WNBA by the way, watch for her. I understand Juju had an amazing freshman season but unfortunately she needs to keep it up for 4 years and show progression. Like all good players. I wish Juju the best, she seems to have a great personality which to me is 100% more important than looks for an athlete but to each their own.

[@danpals7678]

I'm tired of the race excuse. Caitlin is just better than everyone else. If she was a black girl from Iowa, the Iowa fans would have embraced her the same way. Real basketball fans know talent when they see it. It's that simple.

[@66fredo99]

If JuJu ever learned the joys of a great pass and made it a focused part of her game she could be great. As it is she's a another chick who plays like an American dude to me. One on one, way too much shake and bake. Sure she's got excellent body control but she draws so much defensive attention too. It's her inability as of yet to pass easily out of double teams to an open shooter that places her way below CC.

[@dvj4100]

Great presentation.

[@RichLatta]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@johnmcdermott667]

When asked about Angles taunting at the end of the championship game, Caitlin said she never saw her. :)

[@thomashahn6289]

Juju's coach is setting her up to fell by saying she better than CC . Why as a coach would you do that to her..If she's better let her game speak for itself

[@superbackyardbreeder1084]

Caitlin is just different she have the MJ, Kobe, Lebron and Stephen. Her aura is just different. Plus she talk very intelligent and polite, respectful, very tale and kind to everyone.

[@phillipmorris9847]

I Hear so much about juju I planned to catch a game this year and see for myself, I chose the Notre Dame game because both teams are expected to go far and have other hyped players like Miles, Citron and Kiki, well nothing I saw said i have to see it again. now i know nothing about any of them and was my first time watching all of them I would say miles has the most potential. now the very first time i watched CC I was hooked.

[@GOLDKW-bl4gp]

Juju just does not have any fan interest. She is averaging less than 4k at home in a 10k arena. It is even worse on the road. Bueckers also does not have the fan interest either. UCONN sells out home games. That is about the name on front of the jersey not the back.

[@Willard-l7t]

To your point, 11/15 Uconn played UNC in an arena that has a 22, 000 seating capacity yet attendance was only 10,467.

[@amyk6319]

And I don't get the idea that this is all about race. Are there some on the extremes who love or hate CC just because of her race, yes, but most fans just like her because she is a great baller. Serena Williams, Simone Biles, & Tiger Woods are black athletes in sports that are predominantly white, & they became the most popular athletes of those sport, but yet CC being white in a predominantly black sport & becoming the most popular athlete in women's basketball is a problem. Why?

[@greggcrawford124]

White media: purchase tickets, buy merchandise, travel to another state to support, take a total investment in that player Black Media: no tickets being purchased, no merch, will not travel to support that player, blah blah blah and complain that CC is moving the needle

[@worldclassicguitarists]

^^^^THIS^^^^

[@wbazile]

Being popular and being the best are 2 completely different things. Is she the best basketball player in the league? No

[@Willard-l7t]

@@wbazile She was a rookie who did things that have never been done before and she was way more than just popular, to the point it would be hard for a reasonable person to not see her as possibly the best in the future, she's hands down the most exciting.

[@wbazile]

@@Willard-l7t I'm sure that is coming from a person who only watched her. What exactly has never been done?

[@Shiloh_Nauvoo]

Rich, as a grandfather who has a sport crazy grand daughter, i can tell you the only reason I know about CC is because of her past two years of collage play. I root for the underdog always, Colts, Canucks, are great examples. I found her story so impressive. she came from a middle class family which did not stop her from trying to excel at any sport. she practiced instead of joining with other classmates who were not in sports. she worked hard at getting better continually. I watched as major sports pundits attempted to deny her talent, and yet even my old eyes could see her greatness. the more the media and explayers attempted to tear her down, the more I cheered fro her. as for race, why is it that a white person can not cheer for. a white player? after all I read somewhere that 70% of all players are non white, so if I cheer for Dion that's good, but if I cheer for Payton I am doing that only because he is. white? Race should never be a part of why a person is cheered for in sports. I have become a fan of the Fever because of CC, I root for all of the players on this team. They will be. my second favourite team once Toronto has a team, then I will support that team including all the players regardless of their skin colour.

[@michelle_9875]

I think it’s dope that she went to play for her hometown, but I feel like she probably should’ve gone to South Carolina because Staley would’ve developed her a little bit more while still letting her be who she is. she’s still playing well, but she was already really good coming in. I haven’t seen anything really added into her game, which is more so on the coaches than her.

[@toddkennedy8198]

While Juju was giving an interview, Juju and her coach divolged that CC actually contacted her to make herself available to give her advise navigating her career and popularity.

[@Hope-rs4yq]

I heard that it was JuJu's coach that reached out to CC. Even Watkins' head coach reached out to Clark in order to see how she could help Watkins navigate a level of superstardom that only select women's basketball players have experienced to this point. And in a November 21 article, ESPN's Alexa Philippou quoted a WNBA talent evaluator who linked the two once more. comment in a Sport's Illustrated article.