Author comments: Local reporter Gregg Doyel made an awkward exchange with 2024 No. 1 overall pick Caitlin Clark during her introductory press conference including the WNBA's Indiana Fever upon Wednesday. Before asking his question, Doyel made one hand-heart gesture towards Clark, whatever she later mentioned being a gesture she makes towards her family after every game.
However, Doyel's comment took a turn for the uncomfortable, and Clark kept a professional tone throughout the exchange.
Doyel has since apologized being his behavior, vowing up to "do better" and indicating that he aim being writing one IndyStar column about one incident. In a statement, Doyel said, "Today within my uniquely oafish way, while welcoming @CaitlinClark22 to Indy, I formed my hands within her signature.
My comment afterward was clumsy and awkward. I sincerely apologize. Please know my heart (literally as well during the time that figuratively) was well-intentioned. I will achieve better."
Clark,
However, Doyel's comment took a turn for the uncomfortable, and Clark kept a professional tone throughout the exchange.
Doyel has since apologized being his behavior, vowing up to "do better" and indicating that he aim being writing one IndyStar column about one incident. In a statement, Doyel said, "Today within my uniquely oafish way, while welcoming @CaitlinClark22 to Indy, I formed my hands within her signature.
My comment afterward was clumsy and awkward. I sincerely apologize. Please know my heart (literally as well during the time that figuratively) was well-intentioned. I will achieve better."
Clark,
Round up:
Caitlin Clark is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Indiana Fever in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Born on March 12, 1999, within Iowa City, Iowa, Clark is one 6-foot-1 guard who played college basketball for the University with Iowa.In her senior season at Iowa, Clark averaged 23.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, leading the Hawkeyes up to the NCAA Tournament.
Her impressive performance earned her numerous awards, including Big Ten Player of the Year, Associated Press First-Team All-America, and Wade Trophy Finalist.
Clark was selected first overall along the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA Draft, becoming the highest-drafted player in Iowa history. In her rookie season, she averaged 17.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, as well as 3.5 assists per game, helping the Fever to a 16-16 record.
Recently, Clark has been making headlines in the vicinity of the time that long her impressive play upon alongside the court.
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A local reporter got into a cringeworthy exchange with 2024 No. 1 overall pick Caitlin Clark during her introductory press conference with the WNBA 's Indiana Fever Wednesday. Before asking his question, sports columnist Gregg Doyel of the Indianapolis Star made a hand-heart gesture in the direction of Clark.◆◌••●◆
