Less than a week after ending her college basketball career at the University of Iowa as one of the most celebrated athletes in women’s college basketball history, Caitlin Clark appeared on the “Weekend Update” segment of the comedy sketch show. She mocked and ridiculued host Michael Che for many of his previous comments regarding women’s sports.
The joke drew some jeers from the crowd. Then, Che introduced Caitlin Clark for an opportunity to make some comedy of her own. “But nothing for my joke, whatever,” Che asked the audience sarcastically. “I am a fan, Caitlin, by the way.”“Yeah, it was a joke,” Che replied. “We’re just having fun.” There were a few more exchanges between Che and Clark. Then, the basketball phenom started telling a few jokes of her own.
“Thanks,” Clark replied. “I’m sure it will be a big first step for me. But it’s just one step for the WNBA thanks to all the great players, like Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, Cynthia Cooper, the great Dawn Staley, and my basketball hero, Maya Moore.”