Caitlin Clark left an indelible mark on college basketball.
The former Iowa standout achieved numerous accolades, including being a two-time AP Player of the Year, setting the NCAA’s all-time scoring record for D1 basketball (men’s or women’s), and garnering national attention for her remarkable long-range shooting and playmaking skills.
Although Clark has moved on to the WNBA, where she was named Rookie of the Year while playing for the Indiana Fever, the spotlight is now on who will step up as the next face of women’s college basketball.
Several candidates, such as a national champion, another Player of the Year, and the current leading scorer in the country, are vying to fill Clark’s shoes.
Here, Mail Sport delves into five women who have the potential to become the sport’s next stars.
Caitlin Clark put together a legendary four seasons of college basketball at the Univ. of Iowa
She then seamlessly transitioned to the WNBA, where she won Rookie of the Year with the Fever
JuJu Watkins
Watkins made a memorable debut on the national stage last year by scoring a record-breaking 51 points for USC against Stanford, showcasing her scoring prowess.
She continued to impress with multiple 30+ point games and gained celebrity fans like LeBron James, who praised her passion and talent for the game.
Despite her game still being a work in progress, Watkins has attracted major endorsement deals and has the potential to thrive under the increased spotlight post-Clark.
Juju Watkins established herself as a star talent in just one season of college basketball
