Courtney Williams seeks 'President' Clark for $1,800 problem
During 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams hilariously demanded someone “call the president”—Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark—after spotting what she said was an $1,800 hotel charge. Streaming with Natisha Hiedeman as the StudBudz, Williams revived last year’s viral joke about calling Clark whenever the duo gets stuck.
Key Takeaways
- Courtney Williams asked to “call the president” Caitlin Clark over a reported $1,800 hotel charge on stream.
- Williams and Natisha Hiedeman coined Clark’s “President” nickname at the 2025 All-Star event.
- The StudBudz are livestreaming the 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend from Chicago again.
- Clark did not appear among Thursday’s orange carpet arrivals and was reportedly still in Des Moines.
- Clark is set for Skills Night Friday and will play for Team Spoon on Saturday.
What did Courtney Williams say about the $1,800 charge?
On Thursday’s StudBudz stream as players arrived at their Chicago hotel, Williams was heard calling for “President” Clark again. “Where’s Caitlin Clark? Call the president, brother, ain’t no way they charging me $1800,” she said, according to Yahoo Sports.
GO Magazine’s night-one recap captured a matching clip of Williams urging the room to “call the president and tell her to handle this.” She was presumably reacting to a hotel charge she did not approve of. The moment landed early as the duo geared up for the orange carpet in matching Stud 1 and Stud 2 shirts.
Why do the StudBudz call Caitlin Clark “the president”?
Williams and Hiedeman gave Clark that moniker at the 2025 All-Star Weekend, which became a running joke. They admitted to calling the Fever superstar whenever they got stuck, and their issues were resolved instantly. Last year’s event was in Indiana, where Clark’s influence is hard to miss.
Chicago is less familiar territory for Clark, but after that experience, the StudBudz still reach for the same punchline when trouble pops up. Fans following livestream culture through Future Tech & AI Wonders can see how Twitch All-Star coverage turns locker-room jokes into viral clips within hours.
Was Caitlin Clark in Chicago when Williams called?
While most players joined Thursday festivities, Clark did not appear among those present on the orange carpet. Yahoo Sports reported she appeared to be in her hometown of Des Moines, Iowa, after her hairdresser shared a makeover photo ahead of the weekend.
Clark should likely arrive Friday for Skills Night at 8 p.m. ET, including the Shooting Stars and 3-Point Contest. On Saturday she will suit up for Team Spoon against Paige Bueckers’ Team Coop, playing alongside Aliyah Boston, A’ja Wilson, Olivia Miles, Courtney Williams, and others on the roster.
Until then, the StudBudz stream keeps rolling—blue hair, hotel-room chaos, and the occasional presidential hotline joke included.