We’ve got some new info about Caitlyn Clark’s injury and her return to the basketball court. Let’s take a trip over to Indie and break it all down. For those who haven’t heard yet, Caitlyn Clark, the Indiana Fever Guard, is officially out for around 2 weeks due to a quad injury. The team hasn’t been very clear about how she got hurt or her exact recovery timeline, giving us only bits and pieces of the story, but now we’ve got some insider info thanks to Scott Agnes from Indiana, who gave us a look into what’s been going on in

practice. Apparently, Caitlyn showed up to practice fully suited up, but she wasn’t participating. Instead, she was standing on the sidelines just watching the drills. Fans have been buzzing about the situation, especially with Sydney Coulson and Sophie Cunningham stepping up in Caitlyn’s absence.

So, here’s the deal. Cydney Coulson is set to start for the Fever this upcoming week, and Sophie Cunningham will be coming off the bench. Now, I know this decision has left a lot of fans feeling frustrated, and I’ll be honest, I’m surprised, too. Sophie Cunningham, even after dealing with her own injury, has been the more productive guard when filling in for Caitlyn.

She can create her own shot, score, and contribute in a way that’s hard to ignore. On the other hand, Cydney Coulson is known for her defense, but offensively, she’s been less effective. But despite all the talk, the Fever have made their decision. Cydney Coulson will get the start, and Sophie Cunningham will have to come off the bench.

It’s a choice that’s raising some eyebrows, but it looks like the Fever are sticking with it. I’m personally hoping that Sydney can step up and I’ll continue to support the team no matter what. But I’m really curious to see how this plays out, especially when it comes to who will have the bigger impact.

Now, here’s something else that’s really starting to pick up steam. The impact of Caitlyn Clark’s injury on the WNBA’s viewership. With her out for 2 weeks, there’s no denying this is going to have a huge effect. Caitlyn is the face of the WNBA right now, and her absence is going to leave a noticeable gap.

We’re talking about a major dip in ratings. And I can already feel it affecting my channel. The WNBA is going to see a similar slow period like we did during the Olympics. And let’s not sugarcoat it. The big networks are going to feel it, too. Caitlyn Clark has been a gamecher for women’s basketball, drawing in huge audiences and making the sport more mainstream.

When she’s not on the court, the league loses that star power, and that’s going to be tough to replace, even temporarily. So, with all of this going on, I want to hear your thoughts. How do you feel about the decision to start Cydney Coulson over Sophie Cunningham? And how big of an impact do you think Caitlyn Clark’s absence will have on the WNBA’s viewership? For now, subscribe for Clark