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Geno Auriemma discusses Caitlin Clark's impact on WNBA

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 4:49 AM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Geno Auriemma discusses Caitlin Clark's impact on WNBA

Summary

UConn coach Geno Auriemma assessed Caitlin Clark's influence on women's basketball during a podcast on July 8, 2026. Auriemma highlighted the difference between Clark and Tiger Woods, stating that Clark has yet to secure a championship to exemplify her impact fully. While Clark's arrival has generated significant viewership increases for the WNBA, Auriemma pointed out that real transformation needs to be accompanied by winning titles. Critics, including sports journalist Scott Dochterman, countered Auriemma's view by citing Clark’s record-setting rookie season and her contributions to the Fever’s attendance and viewership figures.

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By the Numbers

•Auriemma analyzed Clark's influence compared to Tiger Woods on July 8, 2026.
•Clark's rookie season saw WNBA viewership rise by 170% on ESPN.
•Auriemma emphasized the importance of winning championships for players' legacies.
•Critics argue Clark's contributions are transformative for the WNBA despite her not yet having a championship.

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4:49 AMYahoo Sports — "Big Difference": Geno Auriemma Confirms Caitlin Clark Is No Tiger Woods—and Explains Why It Matters

What they're saying

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Caitlin Clark’s impact has been lauded across hemispheres, and Geno Auriemma decided to defuse it. Ever since Clark arrived in the league, her ‘Caitlin Clark effect’ has been synonymous with Michael Jordan’s impact in the NBA.
— Yahoo Sports

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