Caitlin Clark appears as guest picker on College GameDay after playoff exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 8:54 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Caitlin Clark will make a public appearance as the guest picker for ESPN's College GameDay in Iowa City this weekend. Her return comes just days after the Indiana Fever were eliminated from the WNBA playoffs by the Las Vegas Aces in Game 3 of their first-round series. Criticism surfaced on social media regarding her decision to participate so soon after the playoff exit. Broadcaster Frank Isola defended her move, suggesting that Clark is promoting her sport instead of hiding from the spotlight. This appearance coincides with the launch of her signature sneaker, the Caitlin 1, which quickly sold out. College GameDay is in Iowa City for the first time since 2006.
- •Caitlin Clark returns to Iowa City for College GameDay appearance.
- •Clark's WNBA season ended after a playoff loss to the Las Vegas Aces.
- •Her appearance drew mixed reactions on social media.
- •Broadcaster Frank Isola defended Clark's decision to appear publicly.
- •Clark recently launched her signature sneaker, the Caitlin 1.
- 8:54 PMYahoo Sports — “Should Remain Secluded in Her Basement”: Broadcaster Sarcastically Responds to Caitlin Clark Criticism Ahead of College GameDay Appearance
"Caitlin Clark is set to return to Iowa City this weekend, and her return to the Hawkeyes’ home turf has also sparked debate over whether she should have stayed away from the spotlight following the Indiana Fever’s playoff exit. Clark’s WNBA season ended Thursday night when the Fever fell to the Las Vegas Aces in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.
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