Who is Gregg Doyel & what did he say to Caitlin Clark? Indiana Fever reporter's suspension explored

Caitlin Clark hasn't made her WNBA debut yet but she has already been linked to a controversial moment. Indy Star reporter Gregg Doyel has reportedly been suspended after making inappropriate comments toward the 2024 No. 1 overall pick.

Sports journalist Bob Kravitz reported that Gregg Doyel won't cover any Indiana Fever games at home this summer.

Kravitz wrote:

"Gregg Doyel, the Indianapolis Star columnist who was roundly criticized for his actions during Caitlin Clark’s introductory press conference April 17, is in the middle of a two-week suspension handed down by the Star’s owners, Gannett, and by the Star itself, according to multiple sources.

"He will not attend any Fever games this summer but will continue to write columns off the team by watching TV from his home."

During a media conference after Clark was drafted with the No. 1 pick, Doyel told the former Iowa Hawkeyes star that if she made her trademark heart gesture to him, they would 'get along just fine.'

Gregg Doyel works as a columnist for the Indianapolis Star; he previously worked for CBS Sports. Before becoming a columnist, he was a college basketball writer. He wrote two books: "Coach K: Building the Duke Dynasty" and "Kentucky Wildcats: Where Have You Gone?" He has also worked for Tampa Tribune, Charlotte Observer and Miami Herald.

Doyel was born in Hawaii and grew up in Mississippi. He grew up in Mississippi and attended high school in Georgia. He was a two-sport athlete in baseball and soccer.

In the wake of his comments and the subsequent reaction from fans, Doyel apologized to Clark, claiming he didn't mean to do any harm:

"Today in my uniquely oafish way, while welcoming @CaitlinClark22 to Indy, I formed my hands into her signature 🫶. My comment afterward was clumsy and awkward. I sincerely apologize. Please know my heart (literally and figuratively) was well-intentioned. I will do better."

Caitlin Clark carries high expectations into the WNBA

While the situation isn't favorable for Doyel, Clark is set to embark on her dream of being a professional player in the WNBA. She has already tasted the competition, recording a good performance in her first preseason game.

Caitlin Clark dropped 21 points, to go along with three rebounds, two assists and two steals, on Friday against the Dallas Wings.

She is expected to make her WNBA debut against the Connecticut Sun on May 14.