When you play with Caitlin Clark, you’re bound to live under her shadow—or maybe her three-point shooting range. For Lexie Hull, however, last season’s stint alongside the college basketball phenom wasn’t enough to keep her from finding fresh superlatives for her new Unrivaled teammate, Chelsea Gray. Naturally, Clark’s ever-passionate fanbase had… thoughts.
Hull, now a forward for the Indiana Fever, has traded her Iowa glow for a spot on the inaugural “Rose Basketball Club” roster in the Unrivaled league. This squad isn’t your average group of hoopers; it includes a veritable who’s who of talent, headlined by Chelsea Gray—yes, that Chelsea Gray, the human highlight reel and reigning assist magician.
During media day for Unrivaled, Hull showered Gray with praise, hailing her playmaking skills as “next level.” She elaborated, describing Gray’s court vision as “jaw-dropping” and how excited she was to learn from a player of her caliber. Sounds innocent enough, right?
Enter Caitlin Clark’s Fan Army.
Within minutes, social media was ablaze. Tweets, memes, and TikToks rolled in faster than Gray’s no-look passes. “How dare she not credit Caitlin for revolutionizing basketball?” wrote one fan. Another chimed in: “Gray is great, but does she pull up from the logo at will? Thought so.”
Let’s be clear: Lexie Hull wasn’t throwing shade at Clark; she was merely doing what every new teammate does—hype up their current squad. But try telling that to Clark’s fans, who apparently hold the patent on compliments.
Some defenders of Hull were quick to jump in, pointing out that Chelsea Gray’s resume speaks for itself. After all, this is a player who’s won championships, All-Star nods, and made a habit of threading passes through traffic tighter than a rush-hour freeway.
Yet, the drama begs the question: why so sensitive? Perhaps it’s a testament to Caitlin Clark’s impact that her admirers are hyper-vigilant about any perceived snub. Or maybe it’s just offseason boredom—because, really, what else is there to debate in January?
Unrivaled’s Drama Potential is Sky High
With Unrivaled’s debut season fast approaching, the league is already living up to its name, at least in terms of internet frenzy. If Lexie Hull’s comments can stir this level of chaos, imagine the fireworks when these stars hit the court.
As for Hull, she seems unbothered. She’s locked in on the opportunity to grow her game alongside a player of Chelsea Gray’s caliber. And let’s face it, with Gray’s IQ and Hull’s grit, Rose Basketball Club is poised to turn some heads.
So, while Caitlin Clark’s loyalists stew, Lexie Hull and Chelsea Gray are busy plotting pick-and-roll perfection. As for the rest of us? We’ll just keep refreshing Twitter, popcorn in hand.
Stay tuned, basketball fans—this season’s storylines might just rival the games themselves.
