When Caitlin Clark was asked about her Super Bowl pick, no one expected the answer to turn into a full-blown crossover moment.
Yahoo Sports shared Clark’s response, revealing she’s a fan of Drake Maye and the New England Patriots, with the caption, “Looks like Caitlin Clark will have her eyes on the Pats when the NFL playoffs begin [eyes emoji].” That was all it took for WNBA Fans to flood the comments.
Looks like Caitlin Clark will have her eyes on the Pats when the NFL playoffs begin [eyes emoji] pic.twitter.com/KxQamEHiLB
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) December 31, 2025
For many WNBA Fans, the reaction was not about teams or playoff odds. It was about one elite athlete openly supporting another. Clark has never hidden her respect for greatness, no matter the sport, and fans picked up on that immediately. The replies leaned less into football talk and more into admiration.
One comment that gained traction came from @lip_philll, who joked, “Drake Maye x Caitlyn Clark would be a power couple.”
The idea wasn’t pushed as gossip but as a playful nod to two young stars carrying massive expectations in their own leagues.
Another user, @MrBiberty, replied with humor, saying, “Put some respect on Ann Michael ‘Bake Maye’ Maye,” a nickname clearly meant to keep things light rather than serious.
Among WNBA Fans, the dominant tone was mutual respect. Clark backing Maye felt natural to people who follow sports closely. WNBA Fans know Clark is locked in on her career and that, realistically, she cannot beat a “Bake Maye” in the quarterback popularity contest anyway. Still, the reactions showed how quickly fans rally when stars acknowledge each other, especially across leagues.
WNBA Fans Sound Off As Caitlin Clark Questions Officiating During Iowa Game
Caitlin Clark was back in game-watching mode on January 1, 2026, as Iowa faced Nebraska in NCAA women’s basketball.
While watching, Clark posted a blunt reaction on X: “That charge was not remotely close to being a charge oof.”
That charge was not remotely close to being a charge oof
— Caitlin Clark (@CaitlinClark22) January 1, 2026
Many WNBA Fans felt Clark was voicing something players and viewers have complained about for years. One user, @tyshut, agreed and expanded on the issue, saying, “Can’t allow the officials on the floor to be the ones reviewing the play. No one wants to admit they were wrong. Need to switch to football style where reviews are done by the booth / offsite.”
Another response came from @cookiern76, who connected the moment to Clark’s pro experience: “The NCAA is definitely borrowing refs from the WNBA because what is this?!?! [angry emoji].”
The comment reflected a wider sentiment shared by WNBA Fans who believe inconsistent calls follow Clark at every level.
What stood out was how calm Clark’s post actually was compared to the replies. She did not insult officials or escalate the situation. She simply reacted as a fan of the game. WNBA Fans recognized that restraint, especially given how often Clark ends up on the wrong side of controversial calls.
For many WNBA Fans, this wasn’t a one-off reaction. It fit into a pattern they have seen in college and the pros. Clark drawing attention to officiating sparks debate because her platform is large, but the concern itself is familiar. WNBA Fans have been asking for better review systems and more accountability long before this game.
By the end of the night, the discussion had shifted beyond one charge call. WNBA Fans turned it into a broader conversation about fairness, consistency, and how the game can improve without taking emotion out of it.
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