Joy Taylor with her hands together (left) Caitlin Clark sighing (right)Joy Taylor and Caitlin Clark (Photos via Speak/X & Getty Images)
FS1’s Joy Tayor got destroyed online following what turned out to be an unpopular take.

Taylor was discussing Caitlin Clark during ‘Speak’ this week when she claimed no one was talking about the former Iowa star before the 2023 national championship game, adding Angel Reese’s taunts are what actually made her famous.

“We were not talking about Caitlin Clark before Angel Reese walked up to her, did this [waving her hand], and pointed to the ring,” she said.

“This is not my opinion. I lived it. I watched it. It was recorded, it was broadcasted live. We were not talking about Caitlin Clark before that moment, and that’s OK. You can be extremely talented and not interesting.”

Of course, Reese is doing her part for women’s basketball, and her antics gave both players more coverage than they probably would have gotten otherwise.

But Clark was pretty well known before that 2023 loss. She had already grabbed the headlines with a 41-point performance against South Carolina in the Final Four that year.

Fans Ripped Joy Taylor Over Her Odd Caitlin Clark Take

Fans were pretty quick to call Taylor out.

“Sports analysts saying they didn’t know who CC was before the 23 chip is extremely damning on sports media,” one said. “This does not say what she thinks it does.”

“This is simply not true,” another added. “If you weren’t paying attention to women’s college hoops say that instead.”

“We’re not blatantly lying. Caitlin was HER before the Natty Game and everyone knew about her before the Natty Game. Don’t do that,” said a third.

Another pointed to an interview she had with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith in 2022.

Doesn’t look like Joy Taylor did her homework on that one.

How much money does Hailey Van Lith make in NIL? LSU point guard’s off field endorsements explored

Hailey Van Lith has emerged as one of the premier guards in women’s college basketball. The talented player transferred to LSU after starring at Louisville. Van Lith’s skills have also made her highly marketable. She is signed by Adidas on a lucrative sponsorship deal, a major brand in the sport looking to capitalize on her popularity.

 

Raking in the cash, Van Lith’s endorsement earnings are substantial. Her lucrative NIL deals with Adidas and other brands have made her one of the top earners in college basketball.

Colorado v LSUHailey Van Lith has signed some lucrative NIL deals with several major brands.

How much money does Hailey Van Lith make in NIL?

 

Hailey Van Lith has an On3 NIL Valuation of $565,000, ranking sixth in women’s college basketball. Through her lucrative Adidas deal and other endorsements, she earns a substantial income playing for LSU.

Tim Sullivan on X: "Worth a look: How Hailey Van Lith cashed in on her move from Louisville to LSU. https://t.co/kEMyfCNDoH" / X

Van Lith’s NIL portfolio is stacked. In 2021, she was signed by Dick’s Sporting Goods, one of the largest sporting goods retailers, as an NIL trailblazer when the opportunities were just emerging.

Although now commonplace, NIL deals with luxury brands were rare when Van Lith partnered with streetwear label Billionaire Girls Club. For International Women’s Day 2021, she was featured in a collaboration between the brand and Overtime that included hoodies and crop tees.

Van Lith also has NIL deals with Tigers NIL Store, Invesco QQQ, 94 Feet of Game, Shaquille O’Neal Foundation and Sierato.

 

 

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