Caitlin Clark criticized for March Madness tribute post omission
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 2:54 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Caitlin Clark was omitted from a NCAA March Madness post celebrating standout players from college and the WNBA. The post highlighted players like Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese but did not reference Clark, who is recognized as the all-time leading scorer in Division I NCAA basketball. Linda Cohn expressed her discontent during a livestream, questioning the decision to exclude Clark despite her significant contributions to basketball's popularity. Clark, while underperforming currently, is credited with attracting a new audience to the WNBA. The rivalry between Clark and Reese continues to draw fan interest, as discussed by Clark’s teammate, Aliyah Boston.
- •Clark was left out of NCAA's March Madness tribute post.
- •Linda Cohn criticized this exclusion during her livestream.
- •Clark is the all-time leading scorer in Division I NCAA basketball.
- •Clark’s contributions to the WNBA's popularity are widely acknowledged.
- •Clark's rivalry with Angel Reese continues to attract attention.
- 2:54 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark Draws Ex-ESPN Host’s Fury After March Madness Tribute Snub
"Caitlin Clark was left out of a post by NCAA March Madness which chose to celebrate ballers who stunned in college and then did more in the W. The post praised players like Paige Bueckers, A’ja Wilson, Olivia Miles and even Clark’s famous rival, Angel Reese. Strangely enough, the handle did not want to highlight [...]
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