UConn’s Geno Auriemma, who coached against Caitlin Clark in the NCAA, including this year’s Final Four, says that while some of her challenges are typical rookie hazing, she is also singled out.
“Every rookie has to go through the growing pains of being a professional basketball player. And the more attention you get, and today’s world attention is No. 1 and attention brings money. So is she facing the rookie challenge, the rookie hardships that are inherent with being a rookie?