NBA superstar LeBron James has weighed in on the meteoric rise of NCAA women’s basketball, stating that the tournament’s popularity is now surpassing the men’s March Madness, the NBA Finals, and even the MLB World Series.
James attributes this surge to the dominance of standout players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers, whom he describes as “icons” of the sport. Their electrifying performances, combined with the longer college tenures of women’s players, allow them to build deeper legacies and stronger fan followings compared to their male counterparts, who often leave early for the NBA.
“The game is growing at an insane pace, and these women are leading the charge,” James stated. “They are superstars in every sense.”
With record-breaking viewership numbers and sellout crowds, women’s college basketball is proving to be more than just a rising trend—it’s a force to be reckoned with.
