ESPN analysts acknowledge Caitlin Clark has faced extra scrutiny in the WNBA, backing up teammate Sophie Cunningham’s claims and reigniting conversations about how the star has been treated.

On their WNBA injuries page, ESPN has listed August 12 as a potential return date for Clark. If that does end up becoming accurate, Clark would make her return against Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings at home.

Sophie Cunningham praised Caitlin Clark’s cult-like following and impact on women’s basketball, calling her a once-in-a-generation phenomenon.