Caitlin Clark has officially made her presence felt — again — and The Jessica Benson Show wasted no time breaking it all down. After a dominant preseason showing with the Indiana Fever, the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer has put the basketball world on notice: she’s not just ready for the WNBA — she’s already running it.

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In the latest episode, Jessica Benson dove into all the buzz surrounding Clark’s explosive return to the court, her transition from college icon to professional star, and why she’s already proving that the hype was very real.

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“This isn’t just a rookie warming up,” Benson said. “This is a player picking up exactly where she left off — with swagger, deep threes, and command of the game.”

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Clark’s preseason performance in her return to Iowa — in front of a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena — was nothing short of electric. She finished with 22 points, 8 assists, and a flurry of long-range bombs that brought the crowd to its feet again and again. More than 15,000 fans showed up, turning a WNBA preseason matchup into a national moment.

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And that’s exactly what Benson emphasized: Clark isn’t easing in — she’s setting the tone.

But the show didn’t shy away from the bigger conversation either. Benson addressed the awkward reception Clark has received from some corners of the WNBA, including the tough physical play, subtle shade from veteran players, and the glaring difference in how she’s been treated compared to other top rookies.

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“You can feel it — there’s pressure, there’s skepticism, and there’s some resistance,” Benson noted. “But guess what? She’s still delivering.”

From massive Nike deals to worldwide fanbases (including in Brazil, where she’s become a breakout star), Clark’s influence already stretches beyond the court. She’s bringing eyeballs, attendance, merch sales, and a fresh energy to a league looking to level up — and The Jessica Benson Show made it clear: the league would be wise to embrace it.

 

“She’s officially back, and she’s only getting started,” Benson concluded. “If you’re not watching Caitlin Clark yet… what are you even doing?”