And Social Media Wasted NO Time Tearing Him Apart 👀

Sports commentator Jason Whitlock is no stranger to controversy — but this time, he might’ve picked the wrong targets. After making inflammatory and factually incorrect comments about WNBA rookies Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith, fans and even players themselves came down on him hard.

And the receipts? Brutal.

 The Comments That Sparked the Fire

On a recent podcast episode, Whitlock claimed:

“Neither Angel Reese nor Hailey Van Lith will last long in the WNBA.
They’re just social media hype — no real skill, no fundamentals.”

He then doubled down, suggesting they were “prioritizing fame over basketball” and implying their college success was “manufactured by ESPN and TikTok.”

 Yeah… he really said that.

But the internet was not having it.

Fact-Check: WRONG on So Many Levels

Let’s run through why Whitlock’s claims didn’t just miss the mark — they weren’t even in the same gym.

Angel Reese:

NCAA Champion (2023)

Led LSU in points & rebounds

Top 10 WNBA Draft pick by the Chicago Sky

Known for her elite rebounding, physicality, and energy

Already drawing comparisons to prime Sylvia Fowles

 Hailey Van Lith:

Star guard at Louisville and LSU

Averaged 15+ PPG across multiple seasons

Drafted by the Seattle Storm

Known for her clutch play, on-ball defense, and leadership

And guess what?
Both players have been praised by coaches, scouts, and teammates for their work ethic and basketball IQ — not just their Instagram following.

 Social Media EXPLODES: “You Got Cooked, Jason”

As soon as the clip went viral, fans and analysts alike unleashed:

“Jason Whitlock talking about ‘fundamentals’ is hilarious.”

“He stays hating on confident Black women — we see the pattern.”

“This aged like milk in the sun.”

“Angel Reese is literally a better pro prospect than half the league was at her age.”

Even WNBA vets chimed in.
One former player tweeted:

“Men like Whitlock are why women athletes have to be 10x better just to get 1/10 the respect.”

 Angel & Hailey Respond? 👀

While neither player directly addressed Whitlock’s rant, Angel Reese posted a cryptic tweet shortly after the segment aired:

“I’ll let my game do the talking. Y’all keep watching. 🫶🏽”

Hailey Van Lith, always a little more blunt, posted an Instagram story with the caption:

“We’re built different. Don’t worry — you’ll see.”

Mic drop.

Final Thoughts: Jason Picked the WRONG Ones

Jason Whitlock has made a career out of poking the bear — but this time, the bear fought back. And brought the internet with her.

In a league growing faster than ever — with rookies like Reese and Van Lith bringing real energy and eyeballs — taking shots with lazy, outdated stereotypes isn’t just wrong… it’s embarrassing.

These women are here to hoop, not to fit into someone’s idea of how quiet and humble an athlete should be.

And after this? Jason Whitlock might want to fact-check before he clap-backs again.