Ryan Ruocco Wishes WNBA Media Would 'Feel Comfortable Being Critical' Beyond Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese

Ryan Ruocco wishes WNBA media would 'feel comfortable being critical' beyond Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese

As women’s basketball has blown up into a bona fide national sports story, the vast majority of commentary has centered on Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, dating back to their rivalry in college. The league continues to grow, and its television viewership regularly rivals the NBA’s. When the league and its fans and media aren’t…

WNBA has Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese problem, ESPN analyst says

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are two of the most popular players in the WNBA, and have helped the league grow exponentially since entering the professional ranks in 2024. However, the W has a problem pertaining to Clark and Reese that it must correct in order to continue expanding its fan reach, argues Ryan Ruocco,…

The Caitlin Clark problem WNBA has to get past: ‘Afraid to say anything’

ESPN's Ryan Ruocco, who is a play-by-play commentator for both the NBA and WNBA, said that people need to feel more comfortable being critical of more than just Fever superstar Caitlin Clark in order for the women's league to grow.

‘That’s Not Real Sports’ — ESPN Commentator Argues WNBA Community Is ‘Very Afraid’ to Criticize Anyone Other Than Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese

A WNBA analyst has made a bold claim that fans are afraid to criticize players other than Caitlin Clark.