It’s widely believed that female athletes can’t match up to men in skill or intensity. Social media doesn’t help either, often highlighting moments where pro women struggle against amateur male competition. One example that fueled this was when Australia’s women’s national soccer team, ranked fifth, lost to a group of under-15 boys. Though there are many reasons behind that outcome, it only added fuel to old stereotypes. Yet, in the middle of this debate, Caitlin Clark stepped up and flipped the narrative in a big way.

Despite how often we’ve seen her light up the court, Caitlin revealed there’s one clip almost no one knows about. During her sit-down with David Letterman, she shared the details of a private Iowa scrimmage. “So I think I had 22 points in two minutes was the moral of the story,” Clark said with a laugh. She explained that the team of male students weren’t pros, just regular students who volunteered to practice. “It was me, but the points went to the Iowa Hawkeyes,” she added, smiling. Even she admitted the performance left her stunned.

 Though many brushed it off, the moment sparked conversation. In a recent episode of the Club 520 Podcast, the footage of the much-talked-about game came under conversation.  “But did you see Caitlin Clark speaking to that cook them dudes walk-ons?” Jeff Teague said. DJ Wells added, “Bro, she scored like 20 points in two minutes.” The game may not have been official, but the footage told a story few expected. Clark didn’t just hold her own: she dominated.

Still, not everyone was sold. Jeff quickly dismissed her opponents, saying, “They suck.” He doubled down, claiming, “None of them dudes are top high school kids.” To him, it wasn’t a fair showcase of what Clark could really do against top male talent. Others on the show challenged him, but Jeff stayed firm, repeating that the guys “just go to school there.” His point? The level of competition wasn’t legit.

Despite Jeff’s criticism, the rest of the group couldn’t ignore what they saw. “She was busting their a**,” DJ said bluntly. Henn jumped in, defending Clark’s talent and reminding Jeff that he’d once doubted WNBA players entirely. Even if the guys weren’t top-tier, it was clear Clark’s skill made an impression. “She hit five threes in a row or something crazy,” Jeff admitted. Nonetheless, she really showed a different class in the clip. Another thing to note might be that this is not the first time Teague has critiqued Clark!

Can Bronny still back up Jeff Teague’s bold claim against Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson?

Last year, Jeff Teague confidently declared that Bronny James would beat Caitlin Clark 20-0 in a one-on-one game. Sounds wild, right? He didn’t stop there: he said Bronny would also dominate A’ja Wilson. “He’s 10 times more athletic,” Teague said on Club 520, insisting Bronny would “kill” both players. But here’s the thing: that was before either of them had even played a full pro season. So now that some time’s passed, let’s ask the obvious: does that claim still hold up?

Caitlin Clark’s rookie season with the Indiana Fever wasn’t just good: it was record-breaking. She dropped 19.2 points per game, led the league in assists with 8.4, and pulled down nearly 6 boards. She also set records for most assists and was second in total threes. Oh, and she made the All-WNBA First Team. Not bad for someone Teague said would get shut out 20-0.

So what about Bronny? The Lakers rookie had a much quieter debut. He averaged just 1.6 points per game and shot under 27% from the field. To be fair, he had one strong game, scoring 17 against the Bucks. Moreover, he also found himself barraged by criticism by NBA analysts like Stephen Smith, which resulted in a situation where the latter was even confronted by LeBron James. For most of the season, he played in the G League, where he showed flashes of potential, averaging over 20 points. Is that enough to say he’d dominate Clark or Wilson? That’s where the debate heats up.

Let’s not forget A’ja Wilson either. She averaged nearly 27 points and led the league in rebounds and blocks. She’s a two-time MVP and easily one of the WNBA’s most dominant forces. Teague lumped her in the same category as Clark, but their resumes right now are miles ahead of Bronny’s.

So, where does that leave us? Bronny has talent, no doubt. But based on actual performance, it’s tough to stand by Teague’s take. Could things change in a few years? Maybe. But right now, Clark and Wilson have the stats, the accolades, and the edge.