UConn women's basketball coach and 11-time national champion Geno Auriemma didn't hold back on his thoughts of Caitlin Clark. He says the rookie has been set up for failure because of a 'delusional' fanbase with unrealistic expectations.
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma has run out of patience with the Caitlin Clark supporters who have placed sky-high expectations on the WNBA rookie. The 11-time national champion ripped "delusional" fans who believed the former Iowa star would immediately start running the league.this week and was asked about Clark's transition into the league.
Auriemma referenced a comment made by Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi, who said it would take time for Clark to get adjusted to the league. Because Clark been in the media spotlight for so long, many believe she has a "target" on her back. It's been a topic of conversation since the start of the season, but reached a boiling point last Saturday, when Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter body-checked Clark and drew a flagrant foul.
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