College basketball star Caitlin Clark’s announced that she is entering the WNBA Draft this year, but reporter Darren Rovell’s comments are drawing ire from fans.
Clark was set to leave Iowa University as one of the greatest college basketball players, male or female, of all time.
The 6-foot guardrecentlybecame the all-time leading scorer in college basketball history, with her sites set on leading the Hawkeyes to an NCAA title in March.
Rovell blasted for saying WNBA is a “pay cut” for Clark
After Clark took to X to thank the Iowa faithful for their support as she prepares to end her college career, sports reporterDarren Rovellsent a snarky reply.
“Headline,” the former ESPN reported wrote, “Caitlin Clark chooses a $750,000 paycut.”
Headline:Caitlin Clark chooses a $750,000 paycut.https://t.co/UIe0G83bt6
However, many on X were quick to point out that, although Clark would no longer be paid through Iowa’s NIL collective, she wouldn’t lose the endorsements that make up most of her NIL earnings.
In addition, Athletic reporterNicole Auerbachpointed out that most of Clark’s deals are with brands outside of Iowa’s and slammed collective Rovell for his take.
Her massive brand deals will continue when she’s a pro.I’m beyond tired of people who should know better pretending that female stars going from college to the pros is a pay cut.https://t.co/YH5NaES8s9
Basketball fans across the internet agreed, with manycalling outRovell for his“clown”take.
Rovell writing this tweethttps://t.co/UOdGOmgNVTpic.twitter.com/ihve2qTAQk
Before Clark enters the WNBA, however, she still has to finish out the NCAA season. Iowa will face #2 Ohio State for their final game of the season on March 3 before the Big Ten tournament and the NCAA tournament to follow.
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