On Monday night, Caitlin Clark, a standout from the University of Iowa, was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever.
Despite her status as one of the most celebrated figures in women’s college basketball, and indeed one of the planet’s top sports stars, her compensation does not match that of her male counterparts. For instance, Victor Wembanyama, the recent No. 1 overall pick in the NBA, is expected to earn about $3 million annually, while Clark will make less than $85,000 per year on average during her initial four-year contract with the Fever.
This disparity has drawn criticism from U.S. President Joe Biden, who expressed his displeasure publicly. “Women in sports continue to break new ground and inspire us all. Yet, even the best of the best among women are not receiving their fair share. It’s time we afford our daughters the same opportunities as our sons and ensure that women are compensated fairly,” Biden stated in a post on X, the platform previously known as Twitter.
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President Biden’s remarks have sparked significant discussion on social media, highlighting his call for changes to ensure equity in sports compensation.
