Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever suffered their fifth loss of the season, in their fifth game. Clark and the Fever haven’t been able to connect the dots to claw out a victory.
They started the season getting blown out by the New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun, but they have started to inch closer.
Despite their improvements, there’s still immense struggle within the locker room. Fans are livid with one major issue in Indiana. They believe all of the team’s problems find a road back to head coach Christie Sides.
Sides has received major security for the past few weeks, as the Fever has gained more attention with Clark’s name.
Indiana Fever head coach Christie Sides at Barclays Center.
One specific decision by Sides had fans livid in their matchup against the Seattle Storm on Wednesday. Sides decided to bench both Clark and Aliyah Boston in crunch time. These are two of the Fever’s most talented players, but Sides viewed another lineup as more successful.
The Fever wound up losing the game 85-83 on the road.
WNBA fans went straight toward one decision on Sides. They believe it’s time for her to leave the team and question her basketball knowledge.
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Lisa Bluder - Caitlin Clark's former coach, released a "controversial" statement saying Clark cannot do this like Christie Sides did at Iowa. This statement received many mixed opinions, most of them said she was trying to target Christie Sides
Former coach Lisa Bluder stirred up controversy with bold statements targeting Indiana Fever coach Christie Sides, claiming that Caitlin Clark doesn't get to shoot as many threes in the WNBA as she did at lowa.
The remarks, made during a recent interview, have ignited a heated debate among basketball enthusiasts and fans of the rising star.
Bluder, who coached Clark during her tenure at lowa, expressed her views on Clark's playing style and the transition to the professional league. She suggested that the current coaching strategies in the WNBA might not fully utilize Clark's three-point shooting prowess, which was a significant part of her game in college.
Clark, known for her exceptional shooting ability and scoring prowess, gained widespread recognition for her impressive performances at lowa, where she consistently demonstrated her proficiency from beyond the arc.
However, since joining the WNBA, some observers have noted a shift in Clark's role on the court, with fewer opportunities to showcase her three-point shooting skills. Bluder's comments have reignited discussions about the adaptation process for collegiate athletes transitioning to the professional level and the challenges they may face in adjusting to different coaching philosophies and team dynamics.
The controversy surrounding Bluder's remarks underscores the ongoing scrutiny and expectations surrounding Clark as she navigates her career in the WNBA. Despite the differing opinions, one thing remains clear: Clark's talent and potential continue to captivate basketball fans, and her journey in the professional league will be closely followed by supporters and critics alike.
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What makes Las Vegas Aces Star Kelsey Plum praise Rookie Kate Martin so much: “She makes everyone better”
Former Iowa standout Kate Martin is making quite an impression in Las Vegas. Aces star Kelsey Plum had nothing but praise for the former Hawkeye, saying she’s an “amazing sponge,” and that “she makes people better” on the court.
It certainly sounds like Kate Martin has a bright future in the WNBA. That’s according to Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum, who praised the former Iowa standout in a recent Zoom interview with reporters.
Martin, a second-round selection by the Aces in the 2024 WNBA Draft, has been playing for a roster spot ever since hearing her name called in mid-April. It sounds like she’s made quite the impression on Plum, a two-time WNBA All-Star and two-time champion in the league.
The former Hawkeye is also making an impression on coach Becky Hammon.
“Kate Martin is awesome. Kate Martin picks up things so quickly, she’s an amazing sponge,” Plum said. “I think Becky nicknamed her Kate ‘Money’ Martin. I think that’s gonna stick.
“And when I say ‘money,’ it’s not just about scoring and stuff, she’s just in the right place at the right time. She just makes people better. And that’s what Becky values, that’s what our coaching staff values and that’s why she’s gonna be a great asset to our team.”
Martin played at Iowa from 2019-24, helping lead the Hawkeyes to three Big Ten Tournament titles and a pair of NCAA national championship game appearances. She had the best season of her career in 2023-24, averaging 13.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.
Martin survived another round of team cuts, putting her closer to earning a roster spot with the Aces for the regular season. Las Vegas doesn’t have a preseason game until Saturday, May 11, playing the Peurto Rico National Team.
As for Martin, her goal is simple: Put everything she has on the court every single rep.
“I’m not trying to prove anything, I’m trying to be myself,” she said, “give my best effort every single rep.”
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