Geno Auriemma’s controversial comments about Caitlyn Clark have resurfaced after her dominant rookie performances in the WNBA, proving the legendary UConn women’s basketball coach wrong in his initial assessment. Back in June, Auriemma appeared on The Dan Patrick Show and expressed doubts about how Clark’s style of play would translate to the professional level. He acknowledged her talent but was skeptical about her ability to adapt to the physicality and challenges of the WNBA.

However, Clark has quickly proven those doubts unfounded. Throughout her rookie season, she has consistently improved and adapted, establishing herself as the frontrunner for Rookie of the Year. Leading the Indiana Fever, Clark has been instrumental in their recent success, including four wins in their last five games, and has them in playoff contention with 12 games left in the season.

Clark’s achievements on the court have been remarkable. She leads the entire WNBA in assists, has set a new single-season assist record for rookies, and is the leader among all rookies in points, assists, steals, free throw percentage, true shooting percentage, and three-pointers made. With averages of 17.8 points, 8.3 assists, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game, Clark has silenced her critics, including Auriemma, who underestimated her ability to thrive in the league.

Despite the learning curves that Auriemma predicted, Clark has embraced the physicality of the WNBA and responded with stellar performances. Her recent surge, including an AP Player of the Week award, has further solidified her position as one of the league’s rising stars. Auriemma’s comments may have sparked controversy, but Clark’s success has shown that she is more than capable of handling herself and excelling in the WNBA.