Overview
- Former college player Lawrencia Moten said on ESPN that Indiana played its best team basketball without Caitlin Clark because the offense flowed to more options.
- Fans criticized the take on social media, with many pointing out Clark’s impact and disputing that her presence makes the Fever easy to guard.
- Team results cited in coverage show a higher winning percentage with Clark in the lineup at 61.5% compared with 51.6% without her.
- Indiana still reached the 2025 semifinals while Clark missed most of the season, pushing the Aces to a decisive Game 7 as Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull and Aliyah Boston took larger roles.
- Roster previews highlight a supporting cast tailored to Clark’s strengths, with wings like Sophie Cunningham for spacing, rookie Raven Johnson for point-of-attack defense, and coach Stephanie White returning after guiding a top-three offense last year.