Women empowerment is not going well for the likes of Caitlin Clark and Paige Spiranac has seen enough of it.

Clark has emerged as a prominent figure in this season’s collegiate basketball, smashing an all-time scoring record for the NCAA and leading the University of Iowa Hawkeyes to the March Madness championship game for the second consecutive year. Her stellar performance has attracted massive crowds, setting various viewership records that signal promising prospects for women’s basketball. Despite these achievements, Caitlin Clark faces substantial criticism. WNBA icon Diana Taurasi cautioned that Clark’s journey into the professional league won’t be without its challenges.
“Reality is coming,” Taurasi told ESPN‘s Scott Van Pelt. “You look superhuman playing against some 18-year-olds but you’re going to come play with some grown women that have been playing professional basketball for a long time.”

She’s among numerous women voicing less-than-flattering opinions about Caitlin Clark. The situation has deteriorated to the point where golf influencer Paige Spiranac felt compelled to address fellow female athletes’ treatment of her on social media.
Spiranac, who has faced her own share of unjust criticism, stands as a supporter of Clark. The golfer and social media personality expressed her backing for Clark, poised to become the top pick in the upcoming WNBA Draft.

“The hate towards Caitlin Clark from current and former players is disappointing but not surprising,” Spiranac wrote. “Women can be absolutely vicious to other women while also preaching empowering the next generation. I’ve seen it firsthand but we must remember a rising tide lifts all boats.”

The hate towards Caitlin Clark from current and former players is disappointing but not surprising. Women can be absolutely vicious to other women while also preaching empowering the next generation. I’ve seen it first hand but we must remember a rising tide lifts all boats

— Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac)

April 8, 2024

Clark, on her part, has refrained from addressing any of the women who have voiced opinions about her, instead directing her attention towards her final year in college athletics.

In less than a week’s time, she will be chosen as the number one overall pick by the Indiana Fever. The Las Vegas Aces WNBA franchise has rescheduled an upcoming match against the Indiana Fever to a larger venue due to the team securing the top draft pick, with expectations set on selecting the standout talent Caitlin Clark. Clark’s significant impact on viewership in women’s college basketball has prompted this strategic move.

The Aces, already boasting a dedicated fan base, have sold out five games prior to the start of the season. However, relocating this particular game acknowledges the anticipation of increased ticket sales following Caitlin Clark’s anticipated debut. While the team typically competes at the 12,000-seat Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay, the match will now take place at the T-Mobile Arena, accommodating up to 18,000 basketball enthusiasts.