Ex-WNBA All-Star Angel McCoughtry says looks drive WNBA coverage, draws backlash
The gist
Former WNBA star Angel McCoughtry said on a podcast that looking pretty can drive media coverage in the league.
Her remarks about Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham drew pushback over fairness to Clark's record.
How it unfolded
- Nov 6, 2026On the "Get TO the Point" podcast, McCoughtry said she asked a conference crowd how many knew Kelsey Mitchell and "None of them raised their hand," calling Mitchell "the best player on that team."
- Nov 6, 2026Asked whether she was saying Caitlin Clark is "pretty," McCoughtry declined to answer directly and laughed, then cited Sophie Cunningham's Adidas shoe deal despite averaging 7.9 points per game.
- Nov 6, 2026McCoughtry said "Yes, looks play a part. They play a big part."
Key terms
- WNBA
- A women's professional basketball league in North America, headquartered in New York City.
- All-Star
- An annual exhibition game showcasing the top players of the WNBA, selected by fan and league voting.
Source: Wikipedia