‘Ineffective and Cowardly’ — Ex-Indiana Coach Rips WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s Handling of Caitlin Clark Era
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‘Ineffective and Cowardly’ — Ex-Indiana Coach Rips WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s Handling of Caitlin Clark Era
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has faced significant criticism for her leadership during the Caitlin Clark era, particularly for how she is handling online hate and threats against players, in addition to her treatment of players across the league. Amidst that storm, former Indiana Hoosiers coach Dan Dakich escalated his tirade against Engelbert by commenting on a piece by columnist Candace Buckner in The Athletic, in which Buckner claims the WNBA commissioner does not need to be close to the
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