The 2023 women’s college basketball national championship saw LSU’s Angel Reese defeat Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, with the former giving the latter a taste of her own medicine. Clark expressed frustration that the media focused more on their rivalry rather than the positive aspects of the game during an episode of ESPN’s docuseries “Full Court Press.” Iowa coach Lisa Bluder criticized the media for sensationalizing racial issues. Both Clark and Reese denied any animosity between them, emphasizing their competitive nature on the court.
Before facing off in the Elite Eight in April, Reese clarified that she and Clark do not hate each other but are simply competitive athletes. She explained that while they may talk trash and try to get into each other’s heads during the game, they can still be friendly off the court. Clark echoed this sentiment, describing their relationship as that of great competitors who share the same competitive fire. Both players acknowledged the excitement that comes from facing strong competition in women’s basketball.
As both Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese prepare to make their WNBA regular-season debuts, Clark was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Indiana Fever, while Reese was chosen by the Chicago Sky later in the first round. The Associated Press contributed to this report, highlighting the journey of these talented athletes from the college basketball national championship to the professional WNBA stage. Fans can follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter for the latest updates on these rising stars in women’s basketball.
