Caitlin Clark Everywhere, Besides Nike Marketing
ESPN Senior writer Dan Wetzel dismissed suggestions that the University of Cincinnati knowingly overlooked Brendan Sorsby’s gambling issues, arguing that college athletic departments understand the risks tied to sports wagering and fear the consequences. He was far more critical of Nike’s handling of Caitlin Clark, questioning why one of the biggest stars in sports has received so little promotion despite years of momentum. Wetzel pointed to Nike’s broader organizational struggles and suggested the company missed multiple opportunities to launch Clark’s brand while her popularity exploded at Iowa and into the WNBA.