Aliyah Boston or Caitlin Clark? The Athletic’s women’s basketball player of the year
1 year, 10 months ago

Aliyah Boston or Caitlin Clark? The Athletic’s women’s basketball player of the year

New York Times  

This preseason, we predicted the women’s basketball player of the year would again be a two-woman race. The who’s-better debate has been a conversation throughout the season: South Carolina’s Aliyah Boston or Iowa’s Caitlin Clark? Player of the Year Rank Player Team First-place votes 1 Caitlin Clark Iowa 5 2 Aliyah Boston South Carolina 1 3 Mackenzie Holmes Indiana 3 Angel Reese LSU 3 Maddy Siegrist Villanova Our experts voted on their top three players with points assigned to each pick. Like Chantel, I think Iowa would be worse off without Clark than South Carolina would be without Boston, so she gets a slight edge for me in this year’s race. All-America teams First Team Player Team Total points Caitlin Clark* Iowa 59 Aliyah Boston* South Carolina 55 Maddy Siegrist Villanova 41 Mackenzie Holmes Indiana 39 Angel Reese LSU 39 Second Team Player Team Total points Diamond Miller Maryland 24 Elizabeth Kitley Virginia Tech 21 Cameron Brink Stanford 19 Olivia Miles Notre Dame 13 Alissa Pili Utah 7 * denotes unanimous first-team selection Also receiving votes: Aaliyah Edwards, UConn; Rori Harmon, Texas; Zia Cooke, South Carolina Besides Clark and Boston, our other first-team selections also dominated headlines this season.

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Caitlin Clark wins AP Female Athlete of the Year
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Caitlin Clark wins AP Female Athlete of the Year

Associated Press  

Caitlin Clark raised the profile of women’s basketball to unprecedented levels in both the college ranks and the WNBA, and Tuesday she was named the AP Female Athlete of the Year for her impact on and off the court. “It was a great year for women’s basketball and women’s sports.” Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark drives as Seattle Storm guard …

Caitlin Clark named AP Female Athlete of the Year for her effect on women’s sports
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Caitlin Clark named AP Female Athlete of the Year for her effect on women’s sports

LA Times  

Caitlin Clark raised the profile of women’s basketball to unprecedented levels in the college ranks and the WNBA, and Tuesday she was named the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year for her impact on and off the court. Clark is only the fourth women’s basketball player to be honored as the female athlete of the year since it was …

Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 to be retired during February ceremony at Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 to be retired during February ceremony at Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena

The Hindu  

No Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball player will wear Caitlin Clark’s No. Clark finished her college career last season as the all-time leading men’s or women’s scorer in NCAA Division I history and is widely regarded as a transformational figure in the women’s game. “Caitlin Clark has not only redefined excellence on the court but has also inspired countless young athletes …

Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 to be retired during February ceremony at Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 to be retired during February ceremony at Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Clark finished her college career last season as the all-time leading men’s or women’s scorer in NCAA Division I history and is widely regarded as a transformational figure in the women’s game. Hawkeye fans are eager to say thank you for so many incredible moments.” …

New Wave of Talented Women's Basketball Players Ready to Take Over
2 months, 1 week ago

New Wave of Talented Women's Basketball Players Ready to Take Over

Associated Press  

A new generation of talented women's basketball players is ready to take over. With the departures of Clark and Reese, several players are stepping up to fill the void. Paige Bueckers, JuJu Watkins, Deja Kelly, and Hannah Hidalgo are among the many talented players who are poised to make a big impact on the sport. The future of women's basketball …

From shaky start to playoff bound, how Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever revived their season
3 months, 4 weeks ago

From shaky start to playoff bound, how Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever revived their season

New York Times  

Caitlin Clark: Raising the Game A commemoration of Caitlin Clark’s meteoric career at Iowa and evaluation of the start of her WNBA rookie season. A commemoration of Caitlin Clark’s meteoric career at Iowa and evaluation of the start of her WNBA rookie season. No team was ever willingly surrendering 3-pointers to Clark at any point, but that’s become an especially …

Caitlin Clark NOT Rookie of the Year pick for legendary coach despite positive reception on par with Bball greats
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark NOT Rookie of the Year pick for legendary coach despite positive reception on par with Bball greats

Hindustan Times  

Basketball fans have rarely missed the chance to shower Caitlin Clark with love since her 2024 professional debut in the WNBA. Analysing the booming rise of the “Caitlin Clark effect” among the fan community, the National Research Group’s new study digs deeper into sports fans’ attitude towards the Indiana Fever #22 guard. Legendary basketball coach says Angel Reese is better …

Caitlin Clark handed shock Olympics lifeline with key Team USA star facing race against time to be fit
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark handed shock Olympics lifeline with key Team USA star facing race against time to be fit

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark may be in with a chance of going to the Olympic Games after all as one of Team USA's key players continues to struggle with an injury problem. Six-time Olympian and Phoenix Mercury guard Taurasi, one of Reeve's most important players heading into the Games this summer, has missed her team's last four WNBA games with the issue. …

Caitlin Clark: Shaquille O'Neal accuses WNBA stars of 'professional jealousy' towards Indiana Fever rookie
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark: Shaquille O'Neal accuses WNBA stars of 'professional jealousy' towards Indiana Fever rookie

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark is the victim of 'professional jealousy' in her debut WNBA season, according to Shaquille O'Neal. Caitlin Clark is the victim of 'professional jealousy' in her debut WNBA season, according to Shaquille O'Neal And amid the controversy, O'Neal has weighed in on Clark and why opposition players are making a beeline for her. The 22-year-old's Indiana debut smashed ESPN …

Caitlin Clark faces U.S. Olympic snub: reports
7 months ago

Caitlin Clark faces U.S. Olympic snub: reports

Raw Story  

Women’s basketball phenomenon Caitlin Clark will not be selected for the United States Paris Olympics team, multiple US media reports said Saturday. Clark entered the WNBA this season after a record-shattering college career that has sent interest in women’s basketball skyrocketing. Clark shot to prominence during her college career, which saw her eclipse Pete Maravich’s 54-year-old all-time college basketball scoring …

Caitlin Clark exposes male-dominated sports media as she takes WNBA to the ‘next level’
7 months ago

Caitlin Clark exposes male-dominated sports media as she takes WNBA to the ‘next level’

Hindustan Times  

Caitlin Clark is a rookie who uncorked into the WNBA, and the male-dominated sporting press is struggling to keep up with her. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket against New York Liberty forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in New York. After Chennedy Carter fouled Clark over …

Caitlin Clark adjusting to playing in the WNBA, finishes first week on a high note
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark adjusting to playing in the WNBA, finishes first week on a high note

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Caitlin Clark is adjusting to life as a professional women’s basketball player. The schedule wasn’t kind with the first three games against two of the top teams in the league with New York and Connecticut. The 22-year-old Clark had her best game of the young season against New York, but it still wasn’t enough to get the …

Caitlin Clark becomes 1st two-time winner of Sullivan Award as nation’s top college athlete
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark becomes 1st two-time winner of Sullivan Award as nation’s top college athlete

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Caitlin Clark is still picking up trophies. Voting by the public, the AAU Sullivan Award committee, AAU board of directors, sports media and previous winners decided the winner. The other finalists were Olympic wrestler David Taylor, Olympic speed skater Emery Lehman, gymnast Frederick Richard, Texas volleyball player Madisen Skinner and Paralympic swimmer Noah Jaffe. “The AAU Sullivan …

Caitlin Clark comes second in poll of NBA players' favorite athletes outside of the league beating out Patrick Mahomes and Shohei Ohtani: 'Her game is so pretty to watch'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark comes second in poll of NBA players' favorite athletes outside of the league beating out Patrick Mahomes and Shohei Ohtani: 'Her game is so pretty to watch'

Daily Mail  

They say that game recognizes game - and when it comes to the NBA, the players recognize the talent of top WNBA pick Caitlin Clark. Just a week after being selected first overall by the Indiana Fever, Clark came second in a poll of NBA players' favorite non-NBA athletes. The survey, conducted by The Athletic, saw Clark beat out names …

Caitlin Clark is this year's number one draft pick in the WNBA. Her salary has sparked outrage
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark is this year's number one draft pick in the WNBA. Her salary has sparked outrage

ABC  

Caitlin Clark is used to breaking records, and as she was selected as the number one pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, another one fell. Over recent days, Caitlin Clark's salary has been compared to that of the last NBA number one draft pick, Victor Wembanyama; a man whose proportions are almost as unbelievable as the pay gap between him …

Caitlin Clark is headed to the WNBA. Who will be the 2024-25 college basketball stars?
9 months ago

Caitlin Clark is headed to the WNBA. Who will be the 2024-25 college basketball stars?

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2024 WNBA draft. The fact that she’ll be playing in and around the three largest media markets in the U.S. and that the Big Ten, sans Caitlin Clark, will be looking for a new conference star to hook its programming around … Watkins sets up nicely to become one of the most recognizable …

Caitlin Clark, Iowa lose NCAA basketball final; win big on women’s sport
9 months ago

Caitlin Clark, Iowa lose NCAA basketball final; win big on women’s sport

Al Jazeera  

Clark missed out on US collegiate basketball’s greatest prize, but her game captured the imagination of fans everywhere. “When I think about women’s basketball going forward, obviously it’s going to continue to grow, whether it’s at the college level or the WNBA level,” Clark said of her legacy. “When you continue to give them the platform, things like this are …

People Are About to Have a Dumb Debate About Caitlin Clark. Let’s Get Into It.
9 months ago

People Are About to Have a Dumb Debate About Caitlin Clark. Let’s Get Into It.

Slate  

The clearest signs of women’s basketball’s growth were the eyeballs. For the purpose of understanding Clark’s career and Iowa’s loss on Sunday, all anyone has to know is that Clark was exceptional and one player usually won’t beat Staley’s machine. Related From Slate College Basketball’s Greatest Player Just Showed Why America Is Hooked on Her Meanwhile, Clark’s place among other …

Caitlin Clark is saving women’s basketball
9 months ago

Caitlin Clark is saving women’s basketball

The Independent  

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Caitlin Clark set out to turn Iowa into a winner. She redefined women’s college hoops along the way
9 months ago

Caitlin Clark set out to turn Iowa into a winner. She redefined women’s college hoops along the way

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Caitlin Clark doesn’t want to think about it. There’s a lot to be proud of.” Clark’s impact The evidence of how far Clark and women’s college basketball have come has been everywhere over the last month, nowhere more so than at a Final Four laden with star power both on the court and in the stands. “I think …

Caitlin Clark’s last day as a college superstar: No championship, but contentment
9 months ago

Caitlin Clark’s last day as a college superstar: No championship, but contentment

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — With 41 seconds left on the clock and her team technically on defense, Caitlin Clark knew it was over. Clark stared into space, the final seconds of one of the greatest collegiate careers in basketball ticking down as South Carolina willingly took a shot clock violation, up 87-75 in Sunday’s national championship game. That’s what I always remind …

Caitlin Clark set for last shot, final bow of inspiring career at Iowa in NCAA championship
9 months ago

Caitlin Clark set for last shot, final bow of inspiring career at Iowa in NCAA championship

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — This is where it ends for Caitlin Clark. Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley, who is seeking her third national title since 2017, and her staff will try to design a game plan to stop the game’s best outside shooter. Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates in front of UConn forward Aaliyah Edwards, right, at the end of a Final Four …

Caitlin Clark of Iowa is the AP Player of the Year in women’s hoops for the 2nd straight season
9 months ago

Caitlin Clark of Iowa is the AP Player of the Year in women’s hoops for the 2nd straight season

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Caitlin Clark is capping her illustrious college career with another record-breaking season and another set of prestigious awards. “I grew up as a young kid watching them and wanting to be like them.” The NCAA Division I career scoring leader set numerous records while helping Iowa reach the Final Four for a second consecutive season. I think that’s …

Be like Caitlin: Iowa’s Caitlin Clark is inspiring a younger generation of players
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Be like Caitlin: Iowa’s Caitlin Clark is inspiring a younger generation of players

Associated Press  

CHANDLER, Ariz. — Caitlin Clark makes pulling up from the midcourt logo look easy, routinely hitting shots most players would consider a heave. The Iowa star’s deep range has expanded the scope of possibilities for up-and-coming women’s basketball players, much the way NBA star Stephen Curry changed the men’s game more than a decade ago. “Guys will say the game …

NCAA women’s anonymous coaches poll: Is anyone but Caitlin Clark a POY contender? Who’s Freshman of the Year?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

NCAA women’s anonymous coaches poll: Is anyone but Caitlin Clark a POY contender? Who’s Freshman of the Year?

New York Times  

In Thursday’s anonymous poll, coaches debated about where Iowa star Caitlin Clark ranked among women’s college basketball’s all-time greats. Player Votes Caitlin Clark 100 % In their words “You’re scheming for someone who is the greatest scorer in women’s college basketball history and is also top 10 in assists. Player Team Vote Kamilla Cardoso South Carolina 31.4 % Cameron Brink …

Caitlin Clark behind increased betting interest in women’s college basketball
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark behind increased betting interest in women’s college basketball

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Caitlin Clark’s audacious logo 3-pointers and record-breaking accomplishments have driven sports fans who previously wouldn’t walk across the street to watch women’s basketball to set their DVRs for Iowa games. “I think what’s great about Caitlin Clark is it’s changed a little bit the dynamics of college basketball,” said Derek Stevens, owner of several downtown Las Vegas …

Caitlin Clark behind increased betting interest in women's college basketball
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark behind increased betting interest in women's college basketball

The Independent  

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Caitlin Clark eager to enjoy the rest of the ride at Iowa after decision to enter the WNBA draft
10 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark eager to enjoy the rest of the ride at Iowa after decision to enter the WNBA draft

Associated Press  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark knew with Iowa’s final regular-season home game looming, it was time to make her decision about whether to enter the WNBA draft or stay in college for a fifth season. “I would say, like, I’ve gone honestly back and forth a little bit, especially early in the year,” Clark said. And I think that’s …

College Basketball Icon Caitlin Clark Enters 2024 Women's NBA Draft
10 months, 1 week ago

College Basketball Icon Caitlin Clark Enters 2024 Women's NBA Draft

News 18  

Iowa star Caitlin Clark, who is on the verge of becoming the all-time NCAA scoring leader in college basketball, announced Thursday she will leave the Hawkeyes after this season and enter the WNBA draft. The guard, with one more year of eligibility, became the all-time leading women’s scorer in major college basketball by scoring 33 points to pass Lynette Woodard …

Caitlin Clark of Iowa breaks the NCAA women’s career scoring record with a signature ‘logo 3'
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark of Iowa breaks the NCAA women’s career scoring record with a signature ‘logo 3'

Associated Press  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark wasted no time becoming the NCAA women’s career scoring leader Thursday night, taking less than three minutes to score the eight points she needed to break Kelsey Plum’s record. You all knew I was going to shoot the logo 3 for the record.” Clark’s huge night put her at 3,569 points and within 80 …

Does soon-to-be NCAA scoring leader Caitlin Clark need a title to be among game’s best?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Does soon-to-be NCAA scoring leader Caitlin Clark need a title to be among game’s best?

Associated Press  

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark will soon be the NCAA’s all-time scoring leader in women’s basketball. “I do.” Clark, who’s averaging 32.1 points this season, has 3,520 career points and needs eight more to pass Plum’s record of 3,527 for Washington from 2013-17. “Even the ones who are just starting to see her will be talking about her greatness,” Staley said, “and …

Caitlin Clark’s green-light range made her the gold standard in women’s college basketball
11 months ago

Caitlin Clark’s green-light range made her the gold standard in women’s college basketball

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Caitlin Clark’s push to break the NCAA scoring record. When Clark dropped those 46 points on Michigan in 2022, Wolverine coach Kim Barnes Arico said after the game, “I didn’t even know what the heck was going on.” That might be the most impressive part of her run toward the scoring record — Clark’s …

AP Player of the Week: Caitlin Clark of Iowa has buzzer-beater and triple-double in two wins
1 year ago

AP Player of the Week: Caitlin Clark of Iowa has buzzer-beater and triple-double in two wins

Associated Press  

The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 9 of the season: CAITLIN CLARK, Iowa The 6-foot senior guard from Des Moines, Iowa, averaged 34.5 points, 7.5 assists and 5.5 rebounds to help the Hawkeyes go 2-0 on the week. She hit a deep buzzer-beating 3-pointer to help the Hawkeyes top Michigan State and then …

Can anyone outdo Caitlin Clark for women’s college basketball player of the year?
1 year ago

Can anyone outdo Caitlin Clark for women’s college basketball player of the year?

New York Times  

The Top 25 was fairly static this week as teams took time off for holiday breaks and ended their nonconference schedules on a light note. As a reminder, the preseason AP All-American team included Caitlin Clark — last year’s player of the year — as well as Cameron Brink, Paige Bueckers, Elizabeth Kitley, Mackenzie Holmes and Angel Reese. The main …

Caitlin Clark’s production and panache make her a women’s basketball ambassador, a role she embraces
1 year, 2 months ago

Caitlin Clark’s production and panache make her a women’s basketball ambassador, a role she embraces

Associated Press  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Her likeness was sculptured out of butter at the state fair and a tribute to her was a highlight for an Iowa marching band football halftime show. “Caitlin has a little bit more attention,” Bluder said, “but when her light shines, it shines on everybody in that locker room, so let’s all enjoy it.” Gabbie Marshall …

Can Caitlin Clark take Iowa on another tourney run? Women’s college basketball mailbag
1 year, 3 months ago

Can Caitlin Clark take Iowa on another tourney run? Women’s college basketball mailbag

New York Times  

We’re 11 days away from the start of practices and less than six weeks away from games. • UCLA: I’ll trust Dawn Staley on this one as I think back to when she genuinely complimented the Bruins last season after UCLA came into South Carolina during the regular season and handed the Gamecocks a tough game. Lynne Roberts’ team played …

South Carolina’s Aliyah Boston wins AP player of the year
2 years, 9 months ago

South Carolina’s Aliyah Boston wins AP player of the year

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Aliyah Boston dominated women’s college basketball on both ends of the court this season. Every single day.” Boston’s parents and aunt as well as the entire South Carolina team were in the audience of the ceremony that also honored AP Coach of the Year Kim Mulkey. “To get this award means a lot and I can’t wait to …

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