There are no credible or verified reports that someone named Kate Martin — or anyone else — demanded a VAR review, suspension, or disciplinary action against Angel Reese for an alleged intentional punch to Caitlin Clark’s head. Despite social media chatter, no WNBA official statement or credible journalist has documented such a request.

🔎 What’s Real and Verified:
❗ Angel Reese’s Flagged History
- Reese received a flagrant foul after a hard contact incident involving Caitlin Clark, which was upgraded following a league review New York Post+15Reddit+15People.com+15.
- She has also been assessed multiple technical fouls, leading to a looming suspension on her eighth, per league rules The Sun+4Talksport+4Newsweek+4.
🏀 The Clark–Reese Rivalry & Taunts

- Their rivalry dates back to the 2023 NCAA Women’s Championship, where Reese used the taunting “you can’t see me” gesture before pointing to her ring finger—a move that drew significant backlash and media scrutiny Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2.
- The exchange laid the groundwork for what many consider the most watched women’s college basketball game ever and sparked discussions on racial bias in reaction to competitive gestures New York Post+15Wikipedia+15People.com+15.
📰 Social Media Misattribution
- A viral post claims “Kate Martin” demanded Angel Reese face suspension via VAR-style review for “a head punch.” However, no reputable sources confirm that Kate Martin (a WNBA player representing Golden State Valkyries) made such a statement YouTube+4Wikipedia+4Facebook+4.
- That post appears to be fabricated or misleading fan content, not a verified news source.
