Clark and Reese remain two of the most talked about college athletes in recent times.

Jason Whitlock believes that Angel Reese’s fame is solely due to her taunting of Caitlin Clark.

Whitlock shared this opinion following LSU’s loss to Iowa in the Women’s NCAA tournament Elite Eight, despite Reese’s impressive performance of 17 points and 20 rebounds, marking her 27th double-double of the season.

Clark dominated the game, scoring 41 points, but Whitlock remains steadfast in his viewpoint.

“We can officially quit putting Angel Reese on Caitlin Clark’s level. Stop it.” Whitlock emphasized.

He then suggested that Clark is an exceptional player, contrasting Reese’s rise to fame, which he attributes to her taunting during last year’s tournament final, where LSU emerged victorious.

Referencing Reese’s use of John Cena’s “You Can’t See Me” gesture, previously employed by Clark, Whitlock suggests that Reese’s fame has escalated since March Madness, even featuring in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

However, Reese has expressed challenges associated with her newfound fame following the conclusion of LSU’s season.

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KAMILLA CARDOSO WILL HAVE A DEEPER IMPACT ON THE WNBA THAN CAITLIN CLARK OR ANGEL REESE, SAYS DAWN STALEY

The South Carolina Gamecocks coach predicted that Cardoso would win the MVP.

Kamilla Cardoso has gone practically unnoticed by the media and the public so far in the 2024 WNBA season. The Chicago Sky rookie hasn’t gotten as much spotlight as other players in the 2024 Draft Class, but head coach Dawn Staley thinks her former pupil is on track to be the season’s Most Valuable Player.

Cardoso played under Staley’s command at the University of South Carolina, and they won together the NCAA women’s title twice, in 2022 and 2024. However, their relationship has gone far beyond the courts to the extent that the player considers her a second mother.

Amid the stir that players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Cameron Brink have caused with their arrival to the WNBA, Cardoso has been a more discreet presence. The former Gamecocks center’s debut was delayed a few weeks due to a shoulder injury, but since her return, she has been a mainstay for the Sky.

According to Staley, Cardoso’s impact in Chicago could soon bring her great rewards, including being named MVP.

Staley trusts Cardoso

In an interview with WGN News, Staley, six times named WNBA All-Star, assured Cardoso has made an effort to translate her game from the NCAA to the professional courts. “I won’t be surprised when she becomes MVP of the league. I won’t be surprised,” said the coach.

She highlighted the virtues of her former pupil by saying, “She’s got that kind of skill set. That kind of one-on-one mentality. 6 ft 7 in, agile, got great hands, got great touch around the rim.”

She also said that Cardoso is acquiring new skills, and she is eager to see how far the player will go. “I’m excited to see when she expands her game and starts shooting a lot more. She’s probably shot more from the outside than she ever did at South Carolina. So, I’m looking forward to seeing her develop it (her jumper).”

Cardoso’s relationship with Staley

Cardoso was born in Brazil and moved to the United States at a young age to pursue her dream of playing basketball. Since her arrival to the Gamecocks in 2022-after transferring from the Syracuse Orange-the player formed a strong bond with Staley.

On several occasions, Cardoso has admitted her deep affection for her former coach. “I’m really grateful to have someone like her in my life. I always say she’s like my second mother. She took care of me while I didn’t have my family,” the player highlighted.

She assured Staley’s teachings have been very useful in her adaptation to professional basketball. “She always taught me to just trust the process, just believe in myself. She’s been an amazing coach.”

Cardoso’s career is just taking off, and her stats have been steadily increasing since she finally debuted for the Sky. The future looks bright for her, and Staley’s predictions will likely come true this year.

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TEAM USA LOST $60 MILLION IN ENDORSEMENTS AFTER CAITLIN CLARK LEFT OFF OLYMPICS ROSTER?

On June 13, 2024, Facebook account America’s Last Line of Defense published an article positing that Team USA lost $60 million in endorsements from 11 different companies after “snubbing” Caitlin Clark in its selection for the women’s national basketball team:

Team USA Loses 60 Million in Endorsements After the Caitlin Clark Snub: “We Can’t Back That Decision” 

Eleven companies have dropped their sponsorship of USA Basketball in the past few days.

“They’ve disappointed a lot of people.”

(America’s Last Line of Defense)

In the comments, the page added:

It’s true, patriots. Companies are backing out left and right. First, it was Ultra-Right Beer, the company that sold like 40 six packs for $80 each and shipped some of them eight months later, and Cracker Barrel. Because they’re hoping to get some Boomers back after the bench incident of 2023. IYKYK.

There are probably more, but I’m currently too busy framing the ceiling in my breakfast nook, paid for wholly by potato farming, to focus on any others. Let’s go with Hobby Lobby and Chick-fil-A by default and just move on, m’kay? God Bless America.

The post amassed more 25,000 reactions, 9,000 comments and 4,000 shares. Many commenters shared their support for Clark under the post, with one writing that Clark “handled it with dignity & grace. … Sad she wasn’t invited but not for me to judge.”

However, this item was not a factual recounting of real-life events. ALLOD describes its output as being humorous or satirical in nature, and the “About Us” section on its website is as follows:

Everything on this website is fiction. If you believe that it is real, you should have your head examined. Any similarities between this site’s pure fantasy and actual people, places, and events are purely coincidental and all images should be considered altered and satirical.

This post was in response to the WNBA rookie sensation being omitted from the Team USA women’s basketball roster. An ESPN article said the selection committee made the decision due to inexperience:

The selection committee didn’t believe the talented Clark had enough high-level reps to be a member of the group headed to the Paris Games. The team includes seven players from the group that won gold in Tokyo — the seventh straight for the Americans.

We’ve previously fact-checked a claim that Clark was added to the Team USA roster after the team released Brittney Griner.