People wondering how long women's basketball can sustain this level of hype don't have to wonder much longer. Not only did Caitlin Clark's pro jersey sell out in a matter of 24 hours, but the WNBA draft where she was taken first overall quadrupled its viewers over 2023. In Washington, D.C., the Mystics, who are used to playing in small venues, are so overwhelmed with demand they've been forced to move the June game against Clark to the 18,000-seat Capital One Arena. The enthusiasm makes it all the more infuriating that - a mile down the road - the president is trying to dismantle the sport they've built.
