The GIST: Caitlin Clark is on the verge of making history once again. She scored 38 points in her No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes’ recent victory, bringing her just 66 points away from breaking the all-time women’s scoring record. She continues to take the spotlight to new heights.
The chase: Clark is renowned for her long-range shots and impressive statistics, averaging 32 points per game this season. She is closing in on former University of Washington star, Kelsey Plum’s record of 3,527 points. Moreover, she is on track to surpass the all-time NCAA record of 3,667 points set by Pete Maravich in 1970 in the near future. She is truly in a class of her own.
The impact: Clark’s influence extends beyond the court. In recent weeks, she set a new record for the sale of a women’s basketball card, attracted a record number of TV viewers, and caused a ticket frenzy akin to an Eras Tour. Expected to be the top pick in the 2024 WNBA draft (even though she still has one more year of college eligibility), she made a name for herself during last year’s March Madness championship game. Her potential knows no bounds.
