When Caitlin Clark shows up to a basketball game, she doesn’t just bring star power—she brings the full theatrical experience. The Indiana Fever phenom and reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year made headlines once again, not for her on-court exploits but for her off-court commentary. Clark was spotted courtside at her alma mater Iowa Hawkeyes’ clash against the Drake Bulldogs on Sunday, Nov. 17, turning referee oversight into an art form.
The Hawkeyes traveled to Des Moines for the showdown, but the real spectacle was in the bleachers. It wasn’t long before Clark’s fiery spirit ignited, particularly when Iowa center-forward Addison O’Grady drew a questionable foul. Like a coiled spring, Clark leapt to her feet, shouted something referee-adjacent (or possibly referee-adversarial), and nearly put the fan in “fanatic.”
Fans watching the viral clip couldn’t hold back their reactions on social media.
“Caitlin has never seen a ref make a correct call or no call 😂🤣😂🤣,” one fan quipped.
Another fan chimed in with this gem: “I’ve never seen someone complain as much as LeBron, but she’s a close second.”
The zingers kept rolling:
“CC gonna get T’d up and she isn’t even playing, lol.”
“She wanna leap onto that court so bad.”
“Lmao. She wants to enter the court.”
Clark’s antics didn’t go unnoticed, but thankfully, the Hawkeyes handled business, securing an 86-73 victory for their fifth straight win. Meanwhile, Drake might want to invest in some earplugs for their next matchup.
Clark Roasts Coach Jensen: A Social Media Highlight Reel for the Ages
While Clark’s courtside antics stole the show, her banter didn’t end there. Iowa’s first-year head coach Jan Jensen, a Drake alum, became the target of Clark’s Instagram trolling. Ahead of the game, Iowa’s social media team posted a throwback highlight reel showcasing Jensen’s college glory days. Let’s just say, the video didn’t exactly scream prime shooting form.
Clark, never one to hold back, commented:
“This can’t be real 🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭.”
She doubled down with this follow-up:
“Bruh she still shoots EXACTLY like this😭.”
Not one to back down from a challenge, Jensen clapped back with humor of her own:
“To all the ‘Bruhs’ commenting … namely @caitlinclark22 … this shootah had game for days!😜🤩 (Vertical may be questionable, but I did jump over a chair and a fan!😎🤷🏼♀️).”
The Takeaway: Caitlin Clark’s Competitive Spirit Knows No Bounds
Whether it’s delivering daggers on the court, defending teammates from the stands, or roasting her coach on Instagram, Caitlin Clark continues to redefine what it means to be a competitor. While she might not be officiating games anytime soon (for everyone’s safety), her passion and humor make her one of the most entertaining figures in sports today.
Refs, beware. Caitlin’s watching—and she’s got the receipts.
