Caitlin Clark be not one to take insults lightly, says former Iowa star. Yarrr, she be a fierce one!
2024-05-09
"Arrr, me hearties! This scallywag Cooper DeJean be claimin' that the fair maiden Caitlin Clark texted him, reckonin' she couldn't best him in a game o' one-on-one hoops! Ye best be believin' that ol' Cooper be walkin' the plank if he be challengin' that lass!"
Cooper DeJean, a former Iowa football standout and current Philadelphia Eagles draft pick, recently gave an update on his challenge to Caitlin Clark on the basketball court. DeJean, who was a standout high school basketball player before pursuing football, claimed he could likely beat Clark one-on-one. Despite his confidence, Clark texted him expressing doubt about his abilities.During an appearance on the show "Up and Adams," DeJean acknowledged Clark's skills and the impact she has had on women's basketball. While he respected her, he still believed it would be fun to play against her. Despite doubts from host Kay Adams, DeJean insisted he had the skills to compete on the court.In high school, DeJean scored 1,832 points, surpassing NBA player Harrison Barnes' Iowa career total. Meanwhile, Clark became the all-time leading scorer in Division 1 college basketball and was recently selected as the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever.While there is no set date for their potential matchup, the playful banter between DeJean and Clark has sparked interest in a showdown between the two talented athletes.