The NCAA DI women’s basketball championship game was everything fans hoped for — electric energy, big moments, and a historic win for the UConn Huskies. Behind a sharp 17-point performance from Paige Bueckers, the Huskies secured their 12th national title by defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks (82-59), cementing their dominance in women’s college basketball.
But while the action unfolded on the court, all eyes briefly shifted to a different basketball star — Caitlin Clark — who made a bold claim that sparked major fan backlash.
Fans React to Caitlin Clark’s Technical Foul Prediction
During the alternate broadcast of the title game, WNBA legends Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird were in rare form, delivering commentary with their signature wit and flair. The conversation took a spicy turn when the topic of Clark’s upcoming WNBA season with the Indiana Fever came up, specifically, how many technical fouls she might rack up. Clark, who was a guest on the broadcast, didn’t hesitate.
“I already told [Fever head coach] Steph[anie White] two [technical fouls this season] max. I came close to getting suspended for our last game, and, obviously, every front office tries to get your technicals taken away, and they wouldn’t take any of mine away,” Clark said during the segment.
“I got two for slapping the stanchion of the hoop, and I got another one for accidentally hitting someone in the eye. So half of them weren’t even me getting to talk to the refs, which was dumb.”
“I already told Steph [White] 2 max”
Caitlin Clark on how many technical fouls she’ll have this year pic.twitter.com/KsTu0HpjZi
— Clark Report (@CClarkReport) April 6, 2025
The 23-year-old point guard stood her ground. But the fans were not convinced in the slightest.
Clark received six technical fouls during the 2024 WNBA season. Those fouls came from emotional responses and tense game moments — not uncommon for a fierce competitor but enough for fans to question her bold promise.
“She’s full of s*** 😂,” wrote one user based on Clark’s claim.
Even Clark herself admitted during the show that while front offices usually appeal and rescind technicals for players, none of hers were ever rescinded. That fact alone makes the fans skeptical that a clean slate is in her future.
“CC might only get 2 she deserves, but she’ll get more,” commented one fan.
With Taurasi and Bird both setting the over/under line at 4.5, fans were eager to know what Clark would set as her realistic line. Her insistence on just two left the audience wondering whether that was confidence or just wishful thinking.
“Give me the over on that number,” said one commenter wanting to know about the realistic number.
While everyone was busy predicting the actual number of technical fouls Clark might receive this season, one user took a different route, shining a light on the role of the officials.
“Accidentally poking someone in the eye = technical. Getting intentionally poked in the eye = not even a foul call. Officials, in any sport, can choose who wins – and who loses,” wrote the user.
Accidentally poking someone in the eye = technical. Getting intentionally poked in the eye = not even a foul call. Officials, in any sport, can choose who wins – and who loses
— Dale Harvick (@crappyassparts) April 7, 2025
If Clark does manage to keep her tech count to two, it’ll be a minor miracle. But for now, the fans are placing their bets, and most are siding with the over. However, while Clark has said that she’ll be getting fewer technical fouls this year, she also praised her head coach.
Clark Had Nothing but Praise for Indiana Fever Head Coach
When White left Indiana in 2016 to take over as head coach at Vanderbilt, it marked the end of a successful chapter in her coaching journey. Now, years later, White is back at the helm of the Fever, and her return has already made waves.
Clark had nothing but praise for White during the broadcast. She spoke highly of her new coach’s leadership and deep understanding of the game.
“Steph is one of the smartest basketball minds I’ve ever been around, and everybody knows that across the league. Everybody admires her and the way she coaches, the way she leads,” said Clark during the broadcast.
Last season, the point guard averaged 19.2 points and 8.4 assists per game. With White now guiding her at the professional level, expectations are high.