Players, coaches dismiss criticism of trash talking, say it’s part of the game

It was the signature moment of last year's national championship game. With victory assured, LSU's Angel Reese pointed to her ring finger and flashed the “you can't see me” gesture (waving her hand in front of her own face) at Iowa's Caitlin Clark, who had made a similar gesture earlier in the tournament. The move sparked a discussion over trash talk in the women's game, which is being renewed as the two stars prepare to face off again Monday in the Albany 2 regional final.