Caitlin Clark Snubbed Again: Iowa Icon Left Out of March Madness Promo, Ex-ESPN Host Fires Back

Caitlin Clark, the Iowa native who rewrote the NCAA record books and electrified women's basketball, has been left out of yet another high-profile promotional campaign. This time, the NCAA's March Madness account posted a tribute to former college stars now thriving in the WNBA, and Clark was nowhere to be found. The omission has sparked frustration from fans and media personalities alike, including former ESPN host Linda Cohn.

Clark, a West Des Moines native and University of Iowa legend, became the NCAA's all-time leading scorer with 3,951 career points before entering the WNBA, where she set the rookie single-season scoring record in 2024. Her deep-range shooting and record-breaking dominance brought unprecedented attention to women's college basketball, and she has continued that momentum at the professional level.

What happened with the March Madness promo?

On August 27, NCAA March Madness shared a social media post celebrating former college stars now succeeding in the WNBA. The graphic featured A'ja Wilson, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, and Olivia Miles, all of whom have carved out their own success in the league. While each of those players is undeniably deserving of recognition, Clark's absence was glaring.

The post highlighted Miles for having the second-most assists by a rookie in WNBA history, an impressive feat. But the player sitting at No. 1 is Clark, who finished her rookie season with 337 assists. Miles, a Minnesota Lynx guard, sits at 228, per ESPN.

Linda Cohn calls out the pattern of exclusion

Cohn, a longtime ESPN host, did not hold back in her criticism. Speaking on her YouTube livestream on August 27, she called the decision