- Caitlin Clark shocked viewers when she appeared on Saturday Night Live this week
- She joined Michael Che to hit back at his regular jokes about women's sports
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Caitlin Clark made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live this week in New York City ahead of Monday's WNBA Draft alongside college basketball's biggest stars.
The 22-year-old superstar appeared alongside star Michael Che on the iconic show's Weekend Update segment, hosted by Hollywood fanatic Ryan Gosling.
Choi, who is known for disparaging women's sports in his monologues, made a sexist joke about Clark's Iowa jersey (which the school plans to retire) being replaced with an apron.
At that time, Clark appeared on stage next to him to a rapturous reception from the audience, who questioned why Che so often mocked women's sports, although Clark initially denied the allegations. was.
But Colin Jost, the segment's co-host and Scarlett Johansson's husband, played a montage of Che's cruel jokes about women's basketball and added, “Unlike Che, I support women.” he added.
In a hilarious response, Ms. Clark had Ms. Choi read a number of funny jokes that she thought she had written. It included how she had “three points” for him, or “Be.” More interesting. Dumba**.
The audience watched Clark's entrance, and then she paid a moving tribute to WNBA legends.
After wishing Che good luck in Monday's draft, Clark said, “I'm sure it's a big step for me, but it's just a step for the WNBA.”
“Thank you to great players like Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, Cynthia Cooper, the great Dawn Staley, and my basketball hero Maya Moore.”
“It's the women who kicked down the door for me to come in. So tonight I want to thank them for laying the foundation.”
Clark then ended the segment by brutally handing Choi the apron he had previously signed.
It comes just one week after Clark, who was projected to be No. 1 overall in Monday's draft, lost to the Iowa Hawkeyes in the women's NCAA Tournament finals.
Clark has helped bring millions of new fans to the game over the past few seasons with his relentless shooting and incredible passing ability.
The Iowa State star was a big reason why a record 18.9 million viewers tuned in to South Carolina's NCAA Championship Game victory over the Hawkeyes.
The NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer will be among the first to play for the Indiana Fever, whose draft will be held Monday night in front of 1,000 fans at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Earlier this week, Clark, who became the consensus All-American of the year and the all-time leading scorer in major college basketball this season, was honored with his teammates at a celebration at Iowa's home arena.
“I think you all inspired me as much as I inspired you,” Clark told the approximately 8,000 fans in attendance.
“And you allowed me to make my dreams come true every day, so I'm so grateful. It's been such a special place, and this place will always be home for me.”
Clark finished his career with 3,951 points and 1,144 assists, all seasons in a career that began playing in front of sparse crowds as a freshman with limited attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was selected to represent the United States.
When Iowa State track and field coach Beth Goetz announced that Clark's number 22 would be retired, she received a standing ovation. This is the third number to be retired in program history.