In a plot twist worthy of a soap opera, South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley is now embroiled in a social media spat, proving that even elite coaches can’t escape the wild world of Twitter drama. Staley recently made headlines for blocking a pro-Caitlin Clark account after it shared a video of the Iowa sensation dropping 41 points against her Gamecocks. The drama, of course, has fans in a tizzy.
The Block Heard ‘Round Twitter
It all started when the controversial pro-Caitlin Clark X account, notorious for its unyielding support of the Indiana Fever rookie, posted a throwback video of Clark’s college days. In this viral clip, Clark torched Staley’s South Carolina squad. Rather than taking it in stride, Staley opted for the nuclear option—she blocked the account. Cue the flood of reactions.
One particularly savvy fan captured the moment with a screenshot of the block notification, captioned, “It seems Dawn did not like the video.” The post spread faster than a fire in a haystack, sparking a wave of hilarious and snarky comments.
Fans React: Twitter Erupts
Fans wasted no time chiming in with their two cents. “Dawn Staley blocking a pro-Caitlin Clark handle is really embarrassing,” one user declared. Another didn’t hold back, calling her a “jealous troll,” while another found it “truly hilarious” how “soft” people have become. One user went straight for the jugular: “Staley can’t take the heat lol.”
And it didn’t stop there. Others began sharing their own experiences of being blocked by the coach. “Welcome to the club,” one user quipped. Another shared, “Yeah, Dawn Staley didn’t like being tagged and fairly scrutinized. She blocked me shortly after this post.” Clearly, Staley has been busy on the block button.
Caitlin Clark: The Rookie Who Keeps on Giving
Meanwhile, Caitlin Clark is letting her game do the talking. The Indiana Fever rookie is leading the league in assists, averaging a jaw-dropping 8.2 per game. Oh, and she also became the first rookie to notch a triple-double. No big deal, right?
Clark’s incredible performance on the court stands in stark contrast to the off-court pettiness surrounding her. She’s averaging 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and those 8.2 assists, making her a prime candidate for Rookie of the Year. Not to mention, she shattered the WNBA record for most assists in a game with 19.
Staley’s Changing Tune on Clark
Interestingly, Dawn Staley has had a change of heart regarding Clark’s abilities. In a recent NBC Sports interview, Staley admitted that if given another chance, Clark would be a top contender for the USA Women’s National Basketball Team for the Paris Olympics.
“Caitlin is just a rookie in the WNBA, wasn’t playing bad, but wasn’t playing like she’s playing now,” Staley said. “If we had to do it all over again, the way that she’s playing, she would be in really high consideration of making the team. She is playing head and shoulders above a lot of people.”
Initially, Staley had tipped Angel Reese for Rookie of the Year but acknowledged that Clark’s surge in performance could change things. “But listen, the season is halfway through and Caitlin is coming. If I had to pick today, it’s Angel. But over the course of the season? I’ll say this, whatever team makes the playoffs, that’s our Rookie of the Year.”
The Drama Continues
As Clark continues to light up the court and Staley keeps hitting that block button, the WNBA Rookie of the Year race promises to be as thrilling as a blockbuster movie. Who will come out on top? One thing’s for sure: the drama off the court is nearly as captivating as the action on it.
Stay tuned, sports fans. This saga is far from over.
