Caitlin Clark, the WNBA sensation known for her fierce gameplay, recently shared an unexpected fear with fans. While she’s known for her dominant performances on the basketball court, it turns out that the Indiana Fever star has a deep fear of one common creature—cats. Speaking at The Annika Golf Tournament, where she was preparing for her Pro-Am debut, Clark revealed that her fear stems from an unsettling childhood experience. According to Clark, a particularly mean black cat in her neighborhood left her “scarred,” and as a result, she developed a lasting aversion to cats.
The revelation caused the audience to erupt in laughter, as Clark humorously admitted, “I really don’t like cats.” When asked whether her fear was due to allergies, Clark explained it was purely based on the traumatic encounter she had with the cat growing up. “Sorry if any of you have a cat. I like dogs, a lot!” she added, further lightening the mood. While many may find the fear of cats surprising, it just goes to show that even athletes at the top of their game have their quirks.
Despite this fear, Clark’s athleticism continues to shine, as she is coming off an incredible rookie season in the WNBA. After being drafted first overall by the Indiana Fever, Clark quickly became one of the most watched and talked-about players in the league, helping boost viewership and attendance. She’s now taking a short break before the start of her second season, but her time off might not be entirely free from competition. There’s been talk of Clark joining a new winter league, though she has yet to confirm whether she’ll take that path.
At the Annika Pro-Am, Clark demonstrated her competitive spirit, even though she’s far from a professional golfer. During one of her tee shots, she narrowly missed hitting a spectator in the head, which quickly went viral. Fortunately, there was no harm done, and Clark graciously signed a golf ball for the fan after a subsequent mishap on the course. Her lighthearted approach to these moments only added to her growing popularity among fans, both on and off the basketball court.
For now, Caitlin Clark continues to balance her burgeoning career in basketball with her love for other sports like golf. Whether or not she returns to the winter league or takes more time to perfect her golf swing, one thing is clear—Clark’s star power continues to grow, and fans are excited to see what she does next, both on the court and in other arenas.
