Cavinder twins praise Caitlin Clark’s impact on women’s basketball: ‘A once-in-a-lifetime player’

University of Miami women's basketball stars Haley and Hanna Cavinder joined OutKick’s ‘Hot Mic’ to talk about Caitlin Clark’s impact on the WNBA.

The conversation about Caitlin Clark’s impact on the WNBA and the growth of women’s basketball has been a hotly debated topic since the former Iowa star was drafted with the first overall pick by the Indiana Fever last month.

For Haley and Hanna Cavinder, there is no debate.

Haley Cavinder and Hanna Cavinder of the Miami Hurricanes during pregame of a Sweet 16 game during the 2023 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena March 24, 2023, in Greenville, S.C. (Jacob Kupferman/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

"She’s a once-in-a-lifetime player," Haley said of Clark’s impact during an appearance on OutKick’s "Hot Mic" Tuesday. "What she’s done for the game over the last year is insanely good for women’s basketball.

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"She’s fun to watch. Everyone wants to watch her," Haley continued, adding the spikes in viewership and revenue are a good indication of where the game is headed. 

"I think she’s amazing, and that’s why people want to watch. And that’s what grows the game. Even going into the women’s NBA, I don’t think I’ve ever watched women’s NBA more because Caitlin Clark’s in that league. I think what she’s doing for the game is great for women’s basketball." 

Some have questioned Clark’s rise in the WNBA. Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson recently suggested race played a significant role in Clark’s popularity. Wilson's coach, Becky Hammon, later implored the media to "knock it off" with respect to the race narrative but later clarified when asked if her comments were being "misconstrued."

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark smiles