1 Min Ago: ESPN's Holly Rowe Says Caitlin Clark's Harsh Reception By The WNBA is 'Good For The Game

Caitlyn Clark she is the greatest scorer college basketball has ever [Music] seen here comes Clark how will she go for history there it is the alltime leading scorer in women's college basketball [Music] Caitlyn Clark's harsh reception by the WNBA is good for the game ESPN's Holly Rose says I kind of love it because it is supposed to be salty she argues that sports are about competition intensity and the drive to prove oneself and Clark's experience reflects that Caitlyn Clark rookie season in the WNBA has been marked by extraordinary offensive achievements intense physical defense from opponents and a notable Omission from the US Olympic team many fans drawn to the WNBA by Clark's record-breaking NCAA career at Iowa quickly noticed the physicality she faced on the court Clark has endured several controversial fouls this season including a widely discussed illegal hip check from Chicago Sky forward chennedy Carter on June 1st and a head hit from Sky rookie Angel Reese who was also a longtime College rival on June 16th Beyond these obvious incidents there have been other subtle yet intense moments of physical play that have boarded on fouls without crossing the line Clark has also been at the center of significant Trash Talk both dishing it out on the court and being targeted by opponents both during and outside of games Chicago Sky coach Theresa Witherspoon even noted nobody talks more crap than Caitlyn during a press conference on June 27th Holly row a well-known advocate for women's basketball and a supporter of Clark since her College days views this tough reception as a positive development for both Clark and the WNBA I love it because it's supposed to be competitive I love that people are kind of talking smack and saying hey you need to prove yourself row told Fox News digital she emphasized that this level of competition is what makes Sports exciting and believes it is ultimately beneficial for the growth of the game I think it's good for the game row added despite the challenges Clark has continued to break records in her rookie season row was on hand to broadcast the moment when Clark set a new rookie record for assists in a season surpassing teacher peno's 1998 record by dishing out her 225th assist during a win against the Seattle Storm on August 18th Clark has also set records for being the fastest player to reach 400 points and 200 assists recording the most assists in a game with 19 achieving the highest combined points scored or assisted in a game becoming the first rookie to record a triple double and garnering the most All-Star votes with 700,000 row noted that Clark's resilience and performance have earned her respect from veteran players who initially tested her with tough play when she has proven herself and has played well then those same veterans are the ones that come up and can congratulate her row explained she also compared Clark to Angel Reese highlighting Reese's public statements about wanting to be challenged by experienced players she said I don't want them to be easy on me I want it to be hard Rose said she's only going to be the best version of herself if those veterans are coming at her making it hard Clark's performance on the court continues to impress as she has scored at least 20 points in five of her last six games she is currently averaging 23.7 points on 47% shooting from the field and 11.7 assists during this stretch as the season progresses Clark and her team are focused on securing a playoff spot with an important game against Minesota on Saturday Beyond her work as a commentator row has taken on an additional role by partnering with the Collegiate licensing company to advocate for its College colors day campaign this campaign is designed to encourage Americans to proudly wear their College colors serving as a symbol of school pride and unity the initiative has become a tradition that marks The Unofficial start of the college football season uniting fans Across the Nation in a shared celebration of Collegiate spirit Rose's involvement in this campaign highlights her commitment to promoting the values of education and school spirit reflecting her broader dedication to the sports Community meanwhile Caitlyn Clark's journey in the WNBA serves as a powerful example of resilience and talent from her early days as a standout College athlete to her current role as a rising star in the professional League Clark has has consistently demonstrated her ability to thrive under pressure and overcome challenges her success in the WNBA not only solidifies her status as one of the League's most promising players but also contributes to elevating the profile of women's basketball as a whole Rose support for Clark and her perspective on the importance of competition and toughness in sports are crucial in this context Clark exemplifies these qualities and her ongoing achievements continue to inspire both her peers and fans alike as Clark's career progresses her impact on the game is expected to grow further cementing her Legacy as a key figure in the evolution of women's basketball Rose's involvement in promoting these values underscores the importance of resilience determination and school spirit in the World of Sports thanks for tuning in Caitlyn Clark's journey in the WNBA is nothing short of extraordinary her ability to rise above the challenges face intense competition and still deliver record-breaking performances truly showcases her strength and determination as Holly ow mentioned this harsh reception isn't just a test it's an essential part of the game that adds to the thrill and an excitement of sports it pushes athletes like Caitlyn to prove themselves to rise to the occasion and to leave a lasting impact on the sport so what do you think is this level of intensity and competition good for the game as Holly row suggests share your thoughts and comments down below we'd love to hear your take on this let's keep the conversation going and celebrate 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