It wasn’t supposed to end like this. Caitlin Clark, the rookie phenom who electrified the WNBA with her long-range shooting, court vision, and relentless competitiveness, was on pace for a record-breaking debut season that had drawn record crowds, unprecedented media attention, and a flood of new fans.

The Pattern Everyone Saw

Officials Looked Away

The Breaking Point

Outrage Across the Basketball World

The League’s Awkward Silence

Profit Over Protection?

The Emotional Toll

A Crisis for the WNBA

What Comes Next

Conclusion: The Betrayal of Caitlin Clark