Over the weekend, one of the biggest stories from the WNBA was the Indiana Fever’s regular-season opener against the Chicago Sky. Aside from another showdown between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, one of the biggest takeaways ended up happening off the court.
Over the years, fans crossing the line with their words and actions has happened on numerous occasions. The latest instance came on Saturday during the Fever’s win over the Sky. Following the matchup, reports emerged that the league is investigating a situation involving a fan making racist and hateful comments during the game.
Despite how things unfolded on Saturday, the Indiana Fever still managed to crack a major milestone Monday. The team announced that they broke one million followers on Facebook, making them the first WNBA team to do so on any social media platform.
As one of the biggest mainstream stars in sports right now, Clark likely played a major role in this accomplishment. That said, this feat is still a testament to the continued growth and popularity of women’s basketball.
Kevin McCormick is a basketball writer at Sportskeeda with over four years of experience in journalism and a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management Marketing from Holy Family University.
Kevin has worked with various notable outlets throughout his career, including 97.3 ESPN, ClutchPoints, Heavy Sports, and Sports Illustrated/FanNation, before joining Sportskeeda in March 2022.
Specializing in NBA and WNBA coverage, Kevin’s passion for basketball stems from his hometown team, the Philadelphia 76ers. Among his favorite players are Kevin Durant, Chet Holmgren, and Steph Curry, while his all-time favorites include Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.
Kevin holds Coach K in high regard for the large input he’s had on the game helping mold players across multiple generations. Kevin believes the iconic rivalry between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson helped elevate the league to its current status.
Through his writing, Kevin provides in-depth analysis and insights into player and coach quotes. He prioritizes sourcing information from credible and reliable outlets.
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