Memo to Coach Stephanie White: Don’t overthink the play. When the game is on the line and the clock is ticking down, just put the ball in the hands of your best player — the best in the league, arguably one of the best we’ve ever seen. Let her do what she does best.
Ten seconds might not seem like a lot, but for someone like Caitlin Clark, it’s an eternity. She’s made magic happen with less. We’ve all seen her at Iowa — cool under pressure, fearless from anywhere on the court, and a closer in every sense of the word. When everything was on the line, Coach Lisa Bluder never hesitated. She knew exactly where the ball needed to go.
It’s simple basketball logic: give your superstar the reins. Trust her instincts, her vision, her shot. Clark has built a career on delivering in clutch moments, and that doesn’t change at the pro level. The moment finds her — not the other way around.
This isn’t about running a complex set or trying to be too clever. It’s about recognizing that some players are born for the spotlight. Clark is one of them. Let her cook, and more often than not, she’ll bring the win home.
So when the next tight game rolls around and there’s time for one last shot — don’t hesitate. Give it to CC, step back, and let greatness do the rest.
