11 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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 factor working against Brink is that she’s averaging 22 minutes per game, over 10 fewer than Clark. Pili is second behind Brink in win shares per 40 minutes and also plays fewer minutes than some of the country’s perimeter stars due to foul trouble, but her offensive production is near historic. She’s third in the country in points per game, fifth in win shares per 40 minutes, second in defensive rating and first — by a significant margin — in steals.

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6 days 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 …

6 days, 14 hours ago

Strong, Bueckers and Shade’s hot shooting lift No. 4 UConn to 101-68 win over Iowa State

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 UConn to a 101-68 victory over Iowa State on Tuesday night in the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase. Key moment Shade scored UConn’s first 14 points as the Huskies raced out to a 14-6 lead in the first 4:30 of the game. Up …

1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Paige Bueckers: The Final Chase for National Championship Glory

Associated Press

UConn star Paige Bueckers enters her final season, eager to chase that elusive national title. With a final chance to win a national championship, she brings deep experience and leadership to the team. Bueckers is a preseason AP All-American and is one of the most popular players in the sport. She is ranked No. 2 in the preseason AP Top …

3 months ago

Is star rookie Caitlin Clark ‘dominating’ the WNBA? Sheryl Swoopes doesn’t think so

LA Times

Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, left, is guarded by Dallas Wings’ Jacy Sheldon on Sunday in Indianapolis. Clark’s rookie season has included setting a WNBA record for assists and leading the Fever to the playoffs for the first time since 2016. “What I said was I didn’t think Caitlin or Angel would come into the league and dominate immediately, which I …

5 months, 1 week 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 …

5 months, 1 week 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. …

6 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark DESERVES a spot on Olympic roster, insists Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin as he weighs in on Team USA snub

Daily Mail

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin said Caitlin Clark 'deserves' a spot on Team USA's Olympics roster because she 'transformed' women's basketball. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin said Caitlin Clark 'deserves' a spot on Team USA's roster 'She has completely transformed interest and enthusiasm for women's basketball,' he said 'This isn't a knock against any of the other players, they're all fabulous players,' …

8 months 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 …

8 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark is selected No. 1 overall by the Indiana Fever in highly-anticipated WNBA Draft with 17,000 fans watching on back in Indy... as the 'Bayou Barbie' Angel Reese heads to Chicago at No. 7

Daily Mail

After very little speculation and much pomp and circumstance, the Indiana Fever have selected Caitlin Clark with the No. Clark, who led Iowa to consecutive national title game appearances, will stay in the Midwest and will hope to help turn around a struggling Indiana franchise that hasn't been in the playoffs since 2016. Caitlin Clark has been selected first overall …

8 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark’s young dream of playing in the WNBA is set to become reality

Associated Press

NEW YORK — In elementary school, Caitlin Clark wrote down a list of her goals and dreams that included playing in the WNBA one day. Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signs autographs during an Iowa women’s basketball team celebration, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa lost to South Carolina in the Final Four college basketball championship game of …

8 months, 1 week ago

What could Caitlin Clark’s WNBA transition from Iowa look like?

New York Times

In the words of Diana Taurasi, as spoken to Scott Van Pelt on SportsCenter, Caitlin Clark is due for a reckoning when she gets to the WNBA. Diana Taurasi on Caitlin Clark coming to WNBA "Reality is coming….you look superhuman playing against some 18 years olds but you're going to come play with some grown women that have been playing …

8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark’s college career is over but her impact on the game is not. The numbers back that up

Associated Press

Most 3-pointers in a season. A look at just some of Clark’s national Division I women’s records: CAREER POINTS Clark’s record: 3,951 points. To be clear: The numbers by Clark, Plum and everyone else who has played Division I women’s basketball for the last 40-some years are the only ones recognized by the NCAA. OTHER MILESTONES — Clark leaves as …

8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark is saving women’s basketball

The Independent

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Iowa star Caitlin Clark pours in 30 points in final NCAA game but Hawkeyes fall to South Carolina

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — For 10 glorious minutes on Sunday, Caitlin Clark seemed poised to make the impossible possible one last time. “South Carolina is so good, there’s only so much you can do,” Clark said, adding, “You’ve basically got to shoot perfect.” You have to basically play perfect, too. I think that’s pretty cool.” Clark’s run to a second straight NCAA …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark will face a 'transition period' in WNBA, claims UConn legend Diana Taurasi, as retired star warns 'reality is coming' for Iowa's two-time Player of the Year

Daily Mail

Caitlin Clark has dominated women's college basketball for four seasons, but she will find life harder in the WNBA, according to Diana Taurasi, who claimed the Iowa star will face a 'transition period' in the pros. You look superhuman playing against some 18 years olds but you're going to come with some grown women that have been playing professional basketball …

8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa rally for 71-69 win over UConn in women’s Final Four. South Carolina awaits

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Caitlin Clark eventually found a way. Completely shut down in the first half, the most exciting player in women’s college basketball now has one game left in her storied career at Iowa. Clark scored 21 points and made three momentum-turning 3-pointers in the second half to rally Iowa past Paige Bueckers and UConn 71-69 in the women’s Final …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark has a chance to end her college career with the title that’s eluded her

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Caitlin Clark will get her wish. Clark shook off a sluggish first half to score 15 of her 21 points after the break as the Hawkeyes rallied past UConn 71-69 on Friday night in the women’s Final Four. One last heave inbounds and Clark ensured she’d get to play her final college basketball game on the biggest stage …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers have been in each other’s orbit for years. The Final Four beckons

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Their memories are blurry. “It’s a celebrity-driven, star-driven, influencer-driven world that’s been created.” One in which both Clark and Bueckers are comfortable traveling, perhaps because it’s the only world they’ve ever known. Ask Clark why interest in women’s basketball has spiked and she doesn’t point to her record-setting career or her “did she really shoot that” range or …

8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Another Caitlin Clark milestone: She’s moved atop the D1 women’s career points per game list

Associated Press

Caitlin Clark is going to the Final Four this weekend with yet another milestone on her resume: She’s the all-time women’s Division I leader in points per game, too. Clark’s 41-point effort that led Iowa past LSU on Monday night lifted her career scoring average to 28.47 points per game. 1 on the all-time Division I women’s points per game …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa back to Final Four, scoring 41 points in 94-87 win over defending champ LSU

Associated Press

ALBANY, N.Y. — Caitlin Clark put up another sensational performance to carry Iowa to its second straight Final Four. The Hawkeyes’ superstar guard, whose record-breaking exploits have brought unprecedented attention to women’s basketball, made nine 3-pointers and finished with 41 points and 12 assists as Iowa knocked defending national champion LSU out of the NCAA Tournament with a 94-87 victory …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to 89-68 win over Colorado and rematch with defending NCAA champion LSU

Associated Press

ALBANY, N.Y. — Let the hype begin! Caitlin Clark had 29 points and 15 assists to lead top-seeded Iowa to an 89-68 win over fifth-seeded Colorado in the women’s NCAA Tournament on Saturday, setting up a rematch of last year’s national title game against LSU. “I think everyone’s pretty excited for it,” Iowa coach Lisa Bluder said. It’s going to …

9 months 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 …

9 months ago

Caitlin Clark’s final NCAA Tournament to begin at home. Can she be as prolific as she was last year?

Associated Press

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark and Iowa will begin their bid to return to the NCAA women’s national championship game at home Saturday against Holy Cross or UT Martin. Clark, the NCAA Division I career scoring leader, was prolific in last year’s NCAA Tournament. Iowa beat the Cardinals 97-83 in a regional final last year, with Clark going for …

9 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark, Connecticut, cowboy hats: Here's what to watch for on Selection Sunday

NPR

Caitlin Clark, Connecticut, cowboy hats: Here's what to watch for on Selection Sunday Enlarge this image toggle caption Matthew Holst/Getty Images Matthew Holst/Getty Images It's the most wonderful time of the year: Will Caitlin Clark end her historic college career with a ring? Sponsor Message The final 1-seed in the men's tournament may still be up for grabs Three of …

9 months, 1 week ago

AP Player of the Week: Caitlin Clark helps Iowa win third straight Big Ten Tournament title

Associated Press

The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 18 of the season: CAITLIN CLARK, IOWA The 6-foot senior had another stellar week, averaging 28.6 points and 11.3 assists in leading Iowa to its third consecutive Big Ten Tournament title. The Irish freshman was named most valuable player of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament after scoring …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark says it’s hard to wrap her head around being called NCAA Div. I top scorer

Associated Press

Caitlin Clark broke three major college basketball scoring records in less than three weeks. “I’m so focused on helping this team win and be so great, it’s hard to wrap my head around everything going on,” she said. “I’m trying to soak in the moment.” Clark’s dizzying regular season ended Sunday with her passing Pete Maravich as the NCAA Division …

9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Iowa star Caitlin Clark declares for WNBA draft, will skip final season of college eligibility

Associated Press

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark’s record-setting night fuels No. 6 Iowa in 108-60 win at Minnesota

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark became the all-time leading women’s scorer in major college basketball by scoring 33 points to pass Lynette Woodard and post her 17th career triple-double for sixth-ranked Iowa in a 108-60 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night. “We just played free and had a lot of fun tonight across the board,” said Clark, who also broke the …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark’s 33-point game moves her past Lynette Woodard for the major college scoring record

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark has another career record on her astounding resume: the most points by any major college women’s player to ever take the court. Woodard totaled 3,649 points from 1977-81 for Kansas when the sport was under the purveyance of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, before the NCAA began sanctioning women’s basketball with the 1981-82 season. …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Clark moves past Woodard to become all-time leading women’s scorer in major college basketball

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark became the all-time leading women’s scorer in major college basketball by scoring 33 points to pass Lynette Woodard and post her 17th career triple-double for sixth-ranked Iowa in a 108-60 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night. Gabbie Marshall scored 16 points to pass the career 1,000-point mark for the Hawkeyes, who were eliminated from contention for …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Iowa basketball phenom Caitlin Clark plans to forgo next season and enter WNBA Draft

NPR

Iowa basketball phenom Caitlin Clark plans to forgo next season and enter WNBA Draft Enlarge this image toggle caption Abbie Parr/AP Abbie Parr/AP IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa's Caitlin Clark, who is on the verge of becoming the all-time NCAA scoring leader in college basketball, announced Thursday that she will leave the Hawkeyes after this season and enter the WNBA …

10 months ago

No. 14 Indiana frustrates Caitlin Clark en route to 86-69 win over No. 4 Iowa

Associated Press

— Indiana made Caitlin Clark fight for every point. A frustrated Clark endured a rare off-night while Sara Scalia scored 25 points and All-American center Mackenzie Holmes added 24 points and nine rebounds to lead Indiana past No. She’s a phenomenal player.” Playing for the first time since she broke the NCAA women’s career scoring record, Clark finished with 24 …

10 months, 1 week 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 …

10 months, 1 week ago

How did Caitlin Clark break the NCAA women’s basketball scoring record?

New York Times

Caitlin Clark wasted no time turning Carver-Hawkeye Arena into one massive black-and-gold party. GO DEEPER Iowa's Caitlin Clark sets NCAA women's hoops scoring record ‘Don’t stop the game’ Clark isn’t one for the hoopla. — Chantel Jennings GO DEEPER Caitlin Clark's green-light range made her the gold standard in women's college basketball ‘She’s an intense competitor’ What did Iowa first …

10 months, 1 week ago

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark prepares to break all-time scoring record: How will her team react?

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Caitlin Clark and Iowa vs West Virginia in the second round of the NCAA Women’s Tournament. IOWA CITY, Iowa — One day shy of likely breaking women’s college basketball’s all-time scoring mark, Iowa senior Caitlin Clark was all smiles with nary an exhale. “Obviously, I understand the magnitude of this,” said Clark, who is …

10 months, 1 week 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 …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark moves into No. 2 on NCAA scoring list as No. 3 Iowa tops Northwestern 110-74

Associated Press

EVANSTON, Ill. — Caitlin Clark cruised right by Jackie Stiles and Kelsey Mitchell. “This was one that was definitely circled on my calendar, just because I know the amount of Iowa fans in the Chicago area,” Clark said. I love this gym.” Stuelke had 17 points and nine rebounds for Iowa, which earned its second straight win since a 100-92 …

11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark sets Big Ten career assist record in No. 4 Iowa women’s 94-71 win over Minnesota

Associated Press

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark became the Big Ten’s all-time assist leader and the fourth-ranked Iowa women beat Minnesota 94-71 on Saturday. 5 TEXAS 79 AUSTIN, Texas — Jada Walker scored 19 points and Baylor opened Big 12 conference play with a win over Texas, which played its first game without injured point guard Rori Harmon. — Lauren Jensen …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark becomes Big Ten’s all-time assist leader, No. 4 Iowa women beat Minnesota 94-71

Associated Press

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark has so many awards, she’s not sure where all of them are at. Clark recorded her sixth double-double of the season and 49th of her career with 35 points and 10 assists — and she became the Big Ten’s all-time assist leader. “I have a couple of storage units back home my parents put …

1 year ago

For UConn to thrive, Paige Bueckers needs to be more like Caitlin Clark

New York Times

Since high school, Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark’s basketball stories have been intertwined. Bueckers, a Minnesota native, signed with UConn, a dynasty that had not only made the Elite Eight almost every year of Bueckers’ life but also won nine national titles during that span. With a roster hampered by injuries and an eight-player rotation featuring four freshmen, Bueckers and …

1 year ago

AP Player of the Week: Rori Harmon of Texas averaged 18.5 points, 13.0 assists and 6.5 rebounds

Associated Press

The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 4 of the season: RORI HARMON, Texas The 5-foot-6 junior guard from Houston led the Longhorns to two wins last week, averaging 18.5 points, 13.0 assists and 6.5 rebounds to go along with 3.0 steals. She had 27 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds in the Longhorns’ …

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