Today, we’re going to break down a recent game where Cheryl Reeve made some pretty questionable excuses about her team’s performance. Reeve claimed that their defense was lacking because they were facing some excellent offensive players and that their defense felt like an “All-Star Game” rather than a competitive match.

However, as we’ll see, this excuse doesn’t hold up. Reeve seemed overly focused on Caitlin Clark, neglecting other key players like Arike Ogunbowale, who dominated the game. This lack of strategic adjustment allowed Ogunbowale to shine, and Shannon Sharpe has been vocal about this in his commentary. Reeve’s attempt to downplay the game’s competitiveness while failing to adapt her defense shows a clear misjudgment on her part.

Reeve’s comments seem to deflect from the real issues—like not doubling up on Ogunbowale and failing to execute a solid defensive plan. Despite the game being competitive, the lack of adjustment and the focus on Clark instead of managing Ogunbowale effectively resulted in a loss. Shannon Sharpe has rightly pointed out that Reeve’s excuses don’t cover up the fundamental flaws in her team’s approach. It’s clear that Ogunbowale’s performance was outstanding and that the team was outplayed and out-hustled.

So, let’s give credit where it’s due and recognize the remarkable efforts of the players who truly shone on the court. As always, drop your thoughts in the comments below and let me know what you think about this game and Reeve’s post-game comments.