Caitlin Clark’s collision with a fan raises court-storming concerns. Will conferences respond?

Published January 22, 2024 1:05 PM

By ERIC OLSON and PETE IACOBELLI
AP Sports Writers

The visual of one of the nation’s most popular athletes knocked to the floor after a fan who was staring at her phone collided with her while storming the court was a stark reminder of the dangers athletes face when crowds get out of control. Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark was shaken up but not injured in the collision, which occurred Sunday as she headed toward the locker room with teammates following a 100-92 loss to then-No. 18 Ohio State in Columbus. It was the second time in less than two weeks that fans have stormed the court at the end of a Big Ten game.

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