'I Was A Caitlin Clark Hater That Turned Into A Fan': Caitlin Clark Critic Sofia Ruffin Bares Moment When She Became A Fan

Sofia Ruffin was once one of Caitlin Clark’s most vocal critics, openly admitting to “hating” on Clark during her college basketball career. Ruffin’s criticism stemmed from Clark’s dominance, particularly when she led Iowa to a victory over Ruffin’s favorite team, South Carolina, in the 2023 Final Four.

Clark’s 41-point performance in that game solidified her reputation, but it also fueled Ruffin’s disdain, as she even switched allegiances to LSU in hopes of seeing Clark lose in the championship.

However, Ruffin’s perspective shifted when she acknowledged that Clark had “lived up to the hype” and proved her exceptional skills on the court.

Caitlin Clark had an extraordinary college basketball career at Iowa and closed her college chapter as one of the greatest in NCAA history. Over her four years, she averaged 28.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game, with shooting percentages of 46.2% from the field, 37.7% from three-point range, and 85.8% from the free-throw line.

Caitlin Clark HC Praises Her Ability in “Managing It All”

In an interview with The Athletic, Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White praised Caitlin Clark for her ability to deal with all the pressure and negativities that come with the level of fame that she has, so much so that she likened Clark to one of the biggest pop icons of the generation.

“I think first and foremost, she does an outstanding job of managing it all,” White said. “Like, she’s incredibly humble. She understands the big picture. So she views it, understanding her celebrity, No. 1. But No. 2, she’s a Midwest kid, a Midwest person, and she is who she is.”

“She tries to live her life in an authentic way. But she’s very much Taylor Swift 2.0.”

During her rookie season, Caitlin Clark averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 8.4 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.