Jun 14, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) in the second half against the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Caitlin Clark Had Pat McAfee 'Hypnotized' With Fever vs Liberty Performance

Originally posted on Women's Fastbreak on SI
By Grant Young | Last updated Jun 16, 2025 4:02 PM ET

Caitlin Clark dazzled during the Indiana Fever's June 14 game against the New York Liberty, as she scored 32 points, made 7 three-point shots, dished out 9 assists, and secured 8 rebounds in the 102-88 victory, which marked the Liberty's first loss of the 2025 WNBA season.

The eyes of the women's basketball world were on Clark during the game, as it was her first time playing since Indiana's May 24 game against New York, when she suffered a left quad strain. And Clark delivered in a big way for her fans.

One of these fans is ESPN personality Pat McAfee, who shared a strong stance about Clark's game during a June 16 episode of The Pat McAfee Show.

"Caitlin, it was great to see you back on the court," McAfee said, per an X post from his account. "As she was away healing, I think she got better at shooting, somehow. She was the best shooter in the league. Now somehow, she gets better at shooting... She was clearing out entire halves of the court, one-on-one, throughout the entire game. She's pulling up from the logo."

McAfee later added, "When you have a superstar like this, you have to treat it as such... And I think it's becoming way too obvious. And we're lucky as h*** for it out here in Indiana."

"The style of play is what you are kind of hypnotized by. And she seems to have an unflappable confidence. And she's back, and there's no rust," he concluded.