Jeopardy is a staple of television-beloved not only by its contestants but also by the countless viewers who tune in from home. It has become a classic that continues to captivate both older and younger generations. That’s why a recent episode of the iconic game show surprised many when a contestant made a major blunder by confusing two of the WNBA’s most prominent stars: Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers.
The contestant was shown a photo of the 2025 WNBA Draft’s No. 1 overall pick, but the mistake was glaring. The moment occurred on the night of Wednesday, July 9, and unfolded as follows:
Host Ken Jennings read the clue: “This UConn star had an intense spring in 2025, playing on her first national championship team, and being picked first in the WNBA draft.”
To make the answer even easier, the contestant was shown a picture of Paige Bueckers wearing her UConn Huskies uniform. Still, even with such help, the contestant failed to give the correct name.
“Who is Caitlin Clark?” he answered. But it was incorrect, and none of the other contestants managed to come up with the right response in that moment.
Clearly, the players were swayed by the fame of the former University of Iowa star, who dominated college basketball headlines and whose physical appearance is notably different from Bueckers’.
But none of that helped the contestants, who failed to identify Paige Bueckers, who is now making her mark with the Dallas Wings and quickly becoming one of Caitlin Clark’s top rivals in the league.
Sports knowledge seemingly not on contestants’ radar
It soon became apparent that Rahul, the contestant who incorrectly guessed Caitlin Clark, wasn’t particularly knowledgeable about football either-nor were the other players.
In a separate sports-related clue, this time about football, they were asked: “Number of points a team gets for a safety in the NFL,” and once again, none of the contestants answered correctly.
While the show’s participants clearly possess sharp memories and deep knowledge in other categories, sports was not among their strengths. It was evident that they don’t pay much attention to the sports world, even though a broad knowledge base is essential for success on trivia shows like Jeopardy-otherwise, they risk being caught off guard, as happened in this case.
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