Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has been a divisive figure in the WNBA lately, especially after her exclusion from the women’s Olympic team. Lisa Bluder, her former Iowa Hawkeyes coach, dropped some truth about the point guard’s leadership.
Before her WNBA debut, Clark made a significant impact during her four-year college career. The standout player for the Iowa Hawkeyes achieved a remarkable feat by surpassing Pete Maravich’s record to become the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer. Despite this achievement, her final year concluded on a disappointing note as the Hawkeyes fell to the South Carolina Gamecocks in the championship round.
Nevertheless, Clark’s exceptional talent led to her selection as the first overall pick by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA Draft. The buzz surrounding her debut reached unprecedented levels, resulting in numerous lucrative endorsement deals and contributing to the advancement of chartered flights for players.
Regrettably, Clark’s rookie season has been plagued by a series of losses, with opposing teams targeting her both on and off the court. Additionally, Fever head coach Christie Sides has voiced concerns about unfair officiating when she is playing. However, there is no denying the impact and influence the Fever star brings to the game whenever she steps on the court.
Former Iowa Hawkeyes Coach Lisa Bluder Explains Indiana Fever Star Caitlin Clark’s Leadership
Unlike her current stint in the WNBA right now, Clark’s time in college was easier and more successful by far. Lisa Bluder, her former coach in Iowa, gave a glimpse to how the Fever star is as a leader in a video shared by Washington Post Live on X.
.@LisaBluder on Caitlin Clark’s leadership, “She was a great teammate. She included everybody … It was the way that she led. She really incorporated her teammates. She was fun … She wasn’t a prima donna, she didn’t act like she was better than anyone else.” pic.twitter.com/G6EVdCIJxJ
— Washington Post Live (@PostLive) June 10, 2024
At this point in time, Clark is averaging 16.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.5 steals per game this season. Surprisingly, the Indiana star was excluded from the Women’s Olympic National Team just recently.
It remains to be seen whether Clark’s leadership style will blossom in the coming years or not. In any case, the Indiana star may have to overcome all the hurdles of her rookie season before she gets to dominate in the WNBA.
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