Muffet McGraw discusses WNBA's marketing of Caitlin Clark under Engelbert
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 5:29 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Hall of Fame coach Muffet McGraw addressed the criticism of WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert regarding the marketing of Caitlin Clark. Speaking on the podcast 'Good Game with Sarah Spain,' McGraw suggested fans should reconsider their expectations of Engelbert's role in marketing Clark, citing her success in increasing franchise values. McGraw emphasized that the issues extend beyond Engelbert's responsibilities, pointing out the need for better communication within teams. The debate intensified after Clark was excluded from the league's 30th anniversary poster, prompting backlash against Engelbert and the league. McGraw's insights raise questions about the decision-making process within WNBA operations.
- •McGraw questions Engelbert's responsibility in marketing Clark.
- •Clark's popularity has led to significant viewership increases.
- •Engelbert has been criticized for Clark's omission from a key poster.
- •McGraw calls for better communication within WNBA teams.
- •Fans often misattribute league issues to Engelbert's role.
- 5:29 AMYahoo Sports — “Is That Her Job”: Hall of Fame Coach Shares Thoughts on WNBA’s Caitlin Clark-Focused Marketing Under Cathy Engelbert
"While there has been significant debate around the WNBA leadership’s capitalization on Caitlin Clark‘s popularity, most fingers still point at WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. But according to Hall of Fame coach Muffet McGraw, fans are looking at the wrong person to solve their problems.
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