Caitlin Clark on Returning From Injury, Her Legendary NCAA Career, and Navigating WNBA Defenses

This week, we welcome the one and only Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever. Caitlin opens up about so much, starting with her iconic run at Iowa and making two NCAA Championship games, and how she stayed grounded while becoming a household name. Caitlin also shares how she’s learning to adjust to the physicality and defensive tactics of the WNBA, her “risk assessment” in the passes she makes and shots she takes, and why the Fever have been the perfect organization to start her career. She also candidly discusses what it’s been like dealing with her injuries this season — including what she’s missing most about being on the court, but also what she’s come to learn from the sideline and how she thinks her career will benefit going forward. Caitlin also explains how she manages the high praises and harsh criticisms she receives, before closing with her top three shots of her career.

Plus: Sue breaks down the latest WNBA trades, and gives a big shoutout to Naz Hillmon and the Atlanta Dream.

0:00 Intro
0:18 WNBA Trades & Naz Hillmon Shoutout
10:30 Caitlin and Sue's First Meeting
12:46 Growing Up Competitive & Choosing Iowa
16:00 Caitlin's Stepback and Deep Threes
18:23 Legendary NCAA Career & Final Four Runs
28:12 Adjusting to WNBA Defenses
34:00 Caitlin's Big Game Against Louisville
44:45 Scoring in a Flow State
49:15 Draft Night Memories
52:45 Rookie Year Adjustments & Breakout Games
1:05:15 Taking New Shots in the WNBA
1:10:30 Chemistry with Aliyah Boston
1:15:50 Injury Challenges & Perspective From Sidelines
1:27:03 Top Three Career Moments & Closing Thoughts


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