Michael VoepelDec 31, 2025, 05:20 PM ETCloseMichael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996.Follow on X
The new year will bring the long-awaited new shoe for Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, who discussed her signature sneaker with Jason and Travis Kelce on their latest “New Heights” podcast Wednesday.
“It’s been one of the coolest things I’ve gotten to do,” Clark said on the podcast. “The most challenging part of it is you want it to be unique, but at the same time, I have to be comfortable wearing it.
Clark, who grew up in West Des Moines, Iowa, is a lifelong Kansas City Chiefs fan. Recently, Nike released a Clark commercial with the tagline “From Anywhere” that includes a cameo by the Kelce brothers. The advertising campaign will lead up to her shoe release.
Clark also reflected on her experience at USA Basketball camp at Duke on Dec. 12-14. After being limited to 13 games this past WNBA season due to injuries, she said it was good to be back on court with so many of the world’s best players.
“It kind of kicks off the next cycle, preparing for the Olympics. And we have the World Cup in 2026,” Clark said. “Hopefully I’m on the team for that, and obviously my goal is to be on the Olympic team for 2028.”
The topic of the ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations between the WNBA and the players’ association was not discussed on the podcast.
“I’m a Drake Maye fan, I think he’s been incredible,” she said of the New England quarterback. “I’ll probably be pulling for the Patriots. The Rams are really good, too.”
CloseMichael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996.Follow on X
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