The Silence is Deafening: USA Basketball’s Refusal to Address Coach’s Controversial Posts

As the 2024 Olympic women’s basketball team prepares to take the court, a controversy is brewing behind the scenes. Cheryl Reeve, the head coach of the Minnesota Lynx and the newly appointed head coach of the women’s national team, has come under fire for her social media posts singling out Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark. But despite the uproar, USA Basketball is remaining tight-lipped on the matter.

The silence from USA Basketball is deafening.

Reeve’s posts, which resurfaced in the wake of Clark being left off the Olympic roster, have raised concerns about her role in the selection process. In one post, she responded to a WNBA tweet teasing the Fever’s preseason game against the Dallas Wings, saying “ALSO in action tonight - @minnesotalynx vs @chicagosky 7pm CST.” The post included two hashtags, “#12teams” and “#theWismorethanoneplayer,” which some have interpreted as a subtle jab at Clark.

Cheryl Reeve’s social media posts have sparked controversy.

When asked about the posts, a USA Basketball spokesperson declined to comment, saying only that Reeve “does not have an official role in picking the 12” members of the roster. But the timing of the posts, combined with Reeve’s involvement in the selection process, has raised questions about her influence on the team.

Caitlin Clark was left off the Olympic roster, sparking controversy.

USA Basketball selection committee chair Jen Rizzotti has said that Clark’s lack of experience was the main reason for her omission from the team. But many are left wondering if Reeve’s posts played a role in the decision.

The USA Basketball team is preparing for the Olympics, but controversy is brewing.

As the Olympics approach, the silence from USA Basketball is deafening. Will they finally address the controversy, or will they continue to ignore the elephant in the room?