Clark, known for her exceptional talent and scoring prowess, has been vocal about perceived discrepancies in officiating, citing instances where opposing players allegedly resorted to unfair tactics without penalty. The league’s decision to probe these claims underscores its commitment to fair play and integrity within the sport.
Stay tuned as the WNBA continues to address this issue and ensures a level playing field for all athletes.
Badly missed call by @WNBA officials; this happens too often, to many players,” another person suggested.
Clark being on the receiving end of hard fouls has been widely debated throughout the WNBA season.
Last month, Clark addressed the level of physicality she faced in the early portion of her professional basketball career.
“I think everybody is physical with me. They get away with things that probably other people don’t get away with,” Clark said on May 28 after the Fever dropped a game to the Los Angeles Sparks.
The Fever-Sky matchup on June 1 was marred by a controversial foul. Sky guard Chennedy Carter made a basket late in the third quarter. She then shifted to defense and began guarding Clark, who was attempting to get open to receive an inbound pass.
Clark never touched the ball as Carter delivered a shoulder check, which knocked the Fever star to the hardwood. Referees immediately called a foul on Carter.
Caitlin Clark, #22 of the Indiana Fever, drives to the basket against Karlie Samuelson, #44 of the Washington Mystics, during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 19, 2024 in Indianapolis. (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
“Yeah, that’s just not a basketball play,” Clark told ESPN at the end of the third quarter. “But you know, I’ve gotta play through it, that’s what basketball is about at this level. I thought we’ve been really physical, we’ve missed some bunnies around the rim, so hopefully those fall in the fourth.”
The next day, the WNBA determined that Carter’s foul against Clark was a flagrant-1 violation after reviewing the play.
This past Saturday, Angel Reese was called for a flagrant foul after she hit Clark in the head during a layup attempt. Reese said the foul was a common part of basketball games.
“A basketball play. It was a basketball play,” Reese said. “I can’t control the refs. They affected the game obviously a lot tonight.”
Clark reiterated Reese’s point after the game, saying she believed it was simply a basketball play.
“Just a part of basketball. It is what it is. Just trying to make a play on the ball and get the block. It happens,” Clark said to reporters.
Clark is averaging 16.3 points and 6.2 assists through 16 games this season.
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