BREAKING NEWS: Lexie Hull Sends Apology Message to Caitlin Clark After She Betrayed Her and Became a Staunch Ally of Angel Reese
In an unexpected twist to the ongoing drama surrounding the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, Stanford’s Lexie Hull issued a heartfelt apology to Iowa’s Caitlin Clark today after what many are calling a betrayal of their close friendship. Hull, who has been a vocal supporter of Clark in the past, found herself at the center of controversy after aligning herself with LSU star Angel Reese in the aftermath of their respective teams’ rivalry and the heated moments of the Final Four.
Hull’s public apology came via a personal message posted on her social media accounts, where she expressed regret for the way she had acted following Clark’s standout performance against LSU in the NCAA championship game. In the post, Hull confessed to feeling conflicted and hurt by Clark’s decision to take a firm stance against Reese, particularly after the infamous “You can’t see me” taunt that made headlines across the country.
“I want to start by saying how much I value the friendship Caitlin and I have shared over the years,” Hull wrote. “But I’ve come to realize that in my pursuit of ‘standing up for the underdog,’ I hurt you. I let my emotions and the intensity of the competition cloud my judgment. I was wrong to take sides and distance myself from you when things got tough. Caitlin, you’ve always been there for me, and I should have been there for you when you needed it most.”
The message comes after weeks of speculation regarding Hull’s shift in allegiance. Hull, who had been a staunch defender of Clark during the rivalry between Iowa and LSU, surprised fans when she appeared alongside Angel Reese after LSU’s victory in the NCAA Championship. Hull was seen at multiple post-game events and interviews standing by Reese, making it clear that she supported the LSU star over Clark—her longtime friend and teammate on the national stage.
Many were left wondering how this fallout between two of college basketball’s biggest stars came to be. The catalyst seems to have been Clark’s decision to publicly denounce Reese’s taunting behavior during the title game, an act that had sparked heated debate across the basketball world. Hull, who had been a key contributor to Stanford’s run in the tournament, reportedly felt that Clark’s public stance was unfair to Reese and that it unfairly painted her as the villain.
“I just didn’t think it was right to come down on Angel so hard,” Hull continued in her apology message. “What happened on the court is a part of the game. It’s competitive. But in hindsight, I see how it hurt you, Caitlin, and that wasn’t my intention. I should have supported you the same way you’ve always had my back, and I deeply regret that I allowed this rivalry to come between us.”
Clark, who has remained mostly quiet about the situation, posted a simple yet poignant response to Hull’s message on social media. “Thank you, Lexie. It’s hard, but I appreciate you reaching out. We’ll talk soon.”
The basketball world is still reeling from the drama that has unfolded over the past few weeks. Fans of both players have been torn between their admiration for Clark’s fierce competitiveness and respect for Reese’s unapologetic style of play. But as the dust settles, it’s clear that the rivalry between LSU and Iowa may have been a catalyst for deeper issues between the two stars—issues that, according to Hull’s message, are now being addressed with humility and grace.
With the apology out in the open, many are now waiting to see if Clark and Hull can rebuild their friendship, and whether Reese, who has had her own controversial moments, will continue to serve as a figure in Hull’s future basketball journey.
As the season comes to a close, all eyes are now on the two former friends—will their bond be repaired, or is this the end of one of the most beloved friendships in women’s college basketball? Time will tell.
