Known Caitlin Clark critic Sheryl Swoopes seemed to have had a change in tone recently as she praised the Indiana Fever for the roster work it has done during the offseason, even predicting that the improvements in the franchise would bring them to a championship.
WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes has been labeled as a huge Caitlin Clark hater due to her previous comments about the Indiana Fever star. Recently, however, she had a rather unexpected take about the 23-year-old playmaker.
The 2025 WNBA season is just around the corner and expectations for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are sky high. But what does WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes, who has found herself at odds with Clark's fanbase in recent months, feel about her?
Since its inception in 1997, the WNBA has seen 28 draft picks go first overall, counting the inaugural season's Elite draft, which selected already graduated players who had already been playing professionally on other American teams or overseas. How many of these 28 players can you name?
Caitlin Clark's impact on the WNBA this season was massive, helping the league grow exponentially in attendance, interest and television ratings. Her impact on the league has been tangible, with all 12 current teams seeing success this season that they've never experienced.
While there might be a fair amount of people who have their qualms about Time Magazine naming Caitlin Clark as their Athlete of the Year for 2024, one prominent figure who has taken no issue with it at all is ESPN sportscaster Stephen A.
Former Seattle Storm forward and six-time WNBA All-Star Sheryl Swoopes did not approve of Caitlin Clark being hailed by TIME Magazine as the 2024 Athlete of The Year and has suggested that someone else was more appropriate for the spot.
2024 marked the first time in history that a WNBA player was named the Athlete of the Year by Time magazine as Caitlin Clark took home the prestigious title.
Indiana Fever star and WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark was recently hailed TIME Magazine’s Athlete of The Year. Fans were delighted and people were happy for Clark, but some people raised questions about her eligibility for the award.
Angel Reese includes Sheryl Swoopes and more in her Mt. Rushmore of WNBA players. Reese, who’s yet to disclose her best figures, finally tells them in an episode of Lonzo Ball’s “What an Experience” podcast.
Angel Reese is offering a simple message for those who have doubted her, and is doing so through her favorite form of expression -- fashion. While her rookie season was abruptly cut short following a wrist injury that occurred right before the end of the regular WNBA season, Reese hasn’t taken a break from serving memorable looks.
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has been enjoying life since her rookie season in the WNBA season came to a premature end. Reese underwent wrist surgery to abruptly end her record-setting campaign, but that hasn't slowed her down.
Clark has been on a tear since the WNBA season resumed in August.
Caitlin Clark has put together, in most regards, a stellar rookie campaign for the Indiana Fever. And on top of her personal accolades, her new team is also playoff bound.
Swoopes, a four-time WNBA champion and three-time league MVP, received attention in February over her comments about Clark. Swoopes downplayed Clark’s college accomplishments at Iowa.
Sheryl Swoopes wants everyone to slow down with the Caitlin Clark hype, and the WNBA legend spouted blatantly incorrect information to advance her narrative.
Women’s college basketball has in the last couple of seasons seen an incredible rise of two players. Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have both impressed fans, players, and critics alike, and seemingly have it all. Impressive stats and constant standout performances have led to an incredible increase in the anticipation of their WNBA debut.
Taking Swoopes' message for what it is, perhaps it's time to slow down the hype train.
Every achievement in life is something to celebrate, but there’s something a little extra special about the first. The first Super Bowl winner, the first artist to win a rap Grammy, and so many other firsts in pop culture await below.
It's not easy to put together a list of the greatest women's NCAA Tournament champions. Each brought something special to the table and was worthy of its greatness. And, we're not just talking Tennessee and Connecticut.
Twenty-one years ago, Tina Thompson was in a law school prep class at the University of Southern California, focused on her future as an attorney. Then the WNBA came calling.
She scored her first points for the Phoenix Mercury on May 20, 2004, by cutting around defenders in the perimeter for an open three-pointer. Adrian Williams-Strong was sitting in the post against Sacramento Monarchs center Yolanda Griffith when she saw the dynamic rookie guard out of UConn in her purview.
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