Rumors of Hailey Van Lith’s demise have been greatly exaggerated.
The newly-minted LSU guard is among the biggest stars in college basketball, showcasing her talents over the past few NCAA tournaments. Her battle with Iowa star Caitlin Clark in this year’s Big Dance was the stuff of legend. The two high-scoring, all-purpose guards duked it out to see who could lead their team to the Final Four.
Clark won that battle. She also won the fiery war that engulfed social media shortly thereafter, earning legions of support after seemingly directing a ‘You Can’t See Me’ celebration a la John Cena to Van Lith. It was a cultural touchstone, a moment that captivated some and enraged others.
But it all was a sham, at least according to Van Lith.
MORE: Why did Hailey Van Lith transfer to LSU?
As it turns out, Van Lith — the purported target of Clark’s jibs — didn’t even see Clark pull off the move. She was only alerted to her opposite number’s “antics” (if you can even call it that) postgame.
“It was actually hilarious because right after the game I texted her and was like ‘The media is dumb,’” Van Lith said. “‘They just make stuff up.’ … We were laughing about it.
“She did it to her strength coach,” she added. “Like she didn’t do it to anyone on our team. Especially me, definitely not towards me.”
Indeed, Van Lith and Clark have a good relationship. The two were well-involved in Team USA’s youth program growing up, and that fostered a bond between them.
As such, Van Lith felt the need to clarify that there was no ill will toward her from Clark’s viral celebration.
“I didn’t even see it in the game,” Van Lith said. “I was probably dribbling the ball up the court after she just hit a three in our face.”
The mystique of it all was amusing to Van Lith, who never bothered to correct anyone’s portrayal of the incident prior to Monday.
“I’ve just never answered because like who cares,” Van Lith said.
But after months of speculation, the truth finally trickled to the surface.
“Caitlin Clark did not do this to me,” Van Lith said while waving her hand in front of her face. “And if she did, that would’ve been hilarious.”
News
Mark Wahlberg demands the firing of teachers who remove American flags from classrooms, saying it’s a disrespect to freedom and sacrifice.
Recently, actor and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg has sparked intense debate across the nation with his bold statement demanding the immediate firing of any teacher who removes the American flag from their classroom. Wahlberg’s declaration that “The American flag stands for…
The View has become TV’s top sleep aid! After a ratings plunge, it’s the worst show on American TV!
In the ever-evolving world of television, few shows have faced the kind of dramatic downfall recently experienced by The View. Once a prominent platform for political and cultural discussion, The View has been dubbed the “worst show on American TV”…
Kid Rock stirred controversy with a message aimed at Garth Brooks: “True country stars love the flag! You can’t sing country if you don’t stand by it. Country music is about heart, soul, and patriotism.”
Country music has long been associated with themes of patriotism, tradition, and a deep-seated love for the American flag. Recently, Kid Rock made headlines with a provocative statement seemingly aimed at fellow country star Garth Brooks: “If you don’t love…
Harrison Butker declares, ‘I’ll always stand for our national anthem,’ taking a swipe at protests. Respect versus drama—Butker stands tall!
In the contemporary landscape of professional sports, athletes are often thrust into the center of societal debates, their actions and words echoing far beyond the fields and courts. Harrison Butker, a placekicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, recently reignited the…
We need fewer Kaepernicks and more Tim Tebows: “Colin Kaepernick tried to throw a football but ended up throwing a political career instead.”
In the realm of sports, athletes often become cultural icons, representing more than just their athletic prowess. Colin Kaepernick and Tim Tebow are two such figures, each embodying different ideals and values that have sparked widespread debate and divided public…
Breaking: Sheryl Swoopes Calls Caitlin Clark A “Bully” & Claims She Didn’t Really Break The NCAA Scoring Record In Hate-Filled Rant
WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes took issue with the discourse every time Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark is fouled and pointed to what happened Sunday with Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese. Reese clocked Clark on the head while Clark…
End of content
No more pages to load