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Watkins’s comments have only added fuel to the fire, raising questions about recognition and respect in a sport that desperately needs both. As fans await another season of college basketball and the inevitable evolution of the WNBA, one thing remains clear: Caitlyn Clark has set a new standard that others will inevitably chase, whether they choose to acknowledge it or not.
The conversation is far from over, but one hopes that it leads to mutual respect among athletes and an enriched experience for fans passionate about women's basketball.