Dave Portnoy Claims Caitlin Clark Blocked Him After McCaffery Incident

Barstool founder Dave Portnoy claimed he was blocked by Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark after a Barstool Live segment that referenced former Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery. He said a phone call arranged by co‑host Rico Bosco to a McCaffery family member went poorly, leading Clark to cut ties. “She blocked me and isn’t responding,” he posted on X, blaming Bosco for the fallout. Portnoy also criticized Bosco for handing him the call, saying he didn’t know who he was speaking to.

Clark is preparing for her third WNBA season, while Portnoy’s comments come amid his support for Iowa’s current coach Ben McCollum and the broader 2026 WNBA schedule.