If you want to know why Caitlin Clark keeps coaches up at night, ask the one who lifted a trophy in 2024 and was gone by 2025. The New York Liberty closed the 2025 regular season at 27-17 and reached the playoffs, only to be bounced in the first round by the Phoenix Mercury.<\/p>\n
That early exit triggered a swift decision. The front office parted ways with Sandy Brondello, the coach who had guided them to their breakthrough championship just a year prior. Now, on the heels of joining the expansion Toronto Tempo, Brondello is offering a candid, coach\u2019s-eye breakdown of the league\u2019s toughest covers.<\/p>\n
What Analysis Has Sandy Brondello Given Recently?<\/p>\n
On the latest episode of \u201cBird\u2019s Eye View\u201d podcast, Sue Bird asked a simple question with complicated answers: Who is the hardest to scout against?<\/p>\n
Brondello didn\u2019t hesitate. She put A\u2019ja Wilson and Clark in a tier of their own as players who warp scouting reports and punish even minor mistakes.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think A\u2019ja\u2019s really hard to defend. She needs to crowd around\u2026 I think Caitlin Clark is really hard to guard, when she\u2019s healthy, just her ability. She gave us a lot of handful this year. She can shoot it from way out, she can pass it. I think she\u2019s been a tough one,\u201d said Brondello<\/a> during the podcast.<\/p>\n Players difficult to coach against<\/p>\n Sandy Brondello: A\u2019ja and Caitlin<\/p>\n \u201cI think Caitlin Clark is really hard to guard, when she\u2019s healthy, just her ability. She gave us a lot of handful this year. She can shoot it from way out, she can pass it. I think she\u2019s been a tough one.\u201d pic.twitter.com\/oXu15g6HdF<\/a><\/p>\n\n