Caitlin Clark didn’t just bring attention to women’s basketball — she brought new fans into the entire sports world.
On The Bill Simmons Podcast, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert credited Clark with transforming the game’s visibility and drawing in unprecedented attention. From packed arenas to national headlines, Clark is changing the game.
Caitlin Clark’s impact on basketball goes far beyond the court, according to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. In a recent interview on The Bill Simmons Podcast, Engelbert praised Clark for not only drawing new fans to women’s basketball, but also introducing a whole new audience to the world of sports.
“She’s the most popular athlete in America,” Engelbert stated during the episode, highlighting Clark’s influence as a cultural and athletic phenomenon.
Since joining the league, Clark has consistently drawn record-breaking viewership numbers, sold-out arenas, and increased media coverage for the WNBA. Her popularity has helped bring women’s basketball into mainstream conversations and inspired a wave of young athletes across the country.
With endorsements, national recognition, and a rapidly growing fan base, Caitlin Clark isn’t just redefining women’s sports — she’s becoming the face of it.
