Though a lot of it was to be expected, longtime UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma thinks Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark has been “targeted” so far during her rookie season in the WNBA.
Auriemma’s comments came after Clark was hit by Chicago Sky forward Chennedy Carter during their contest on Saturday. That play, which was upgraded to a flagrant foul later by the league, has been subject to plenty of criticism and discussion in the sports world ever since since.
“Is she facing the rookie challenge, the rookie hardships that are inherent with being a rookie?