Former University of Iowa star basketball player Caitlin Clark is bringing attention to the WNBA. Her standout career in college easily segued into a professional career as a player for the Indiana Fever, and she has a long list of endorsements from companies such as Gatorade, Wilson Sporting Goods, and Nike.

Her skills and attitude have made her a role model to watch on and off the court. She is also the target of unfair criticism for simply doing well.

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