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Meet Caitlin Clark, the Iowa women's basketball star making history

Meet Caitlin Clark, the Iowa women's basketball star making history
NOW? LAURA, THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE. IOWA, AS YOU HEARD SCOTT SAY, IT IS PUNCHED THEIR TICKET TO THE FINAL FOUR FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1993, BEHIND ONE OF THE MOST INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCES YOU WILL EVER SEE FROM CAITLIN CLARK, 41 POINTS, 12 ASSISTS, TEN BOARDS, A TRIPLE DOUBLE ON ONE OF THE BIGGEST STAGES IN ALL OF BASKETBALL. THE TEAM JUST PUT THEIR NAME ON THE BRACKET, CEMENTING IT. THEY’RE HEADED TO DALLAS AFTER A 14 POINT WIN OVER LOUISVILLE, WHO HAD BEEN IN THE FINAL FOUR THE YEAR BEFORE. YOU SEE THE CONFETTI GOING. WE ARE STANDING RIGHT BY THE NET WHERE THEY’RE GOING TO COME OVER AND CUT THOSE DOWN. LISA BLUE FOR DOING AN INTERVIEW RIGHT NOW FOR EVERYONE TO HEAR. UNBELIEVABLE. IOWA HEADED TO THE FINAL FOUR FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1993. AND LOOK, THIS GAME REALLY WASN’T EVEN CLOSE. IOWA HAD A COMMANDING LEAD IN THE THIRD QUARTER. AND I THINK FANS IN THE STANDS STARTED BOOKING THEIR AIRLINE TICKETS TO DALLAS WITH OUR 15 MINUTES TO PLAY. FANS OBVIOUSLY STILL HERE. CLEARLY ARE CELEBRATING. AND LET’S TAKE A LOOK OVER THERE. THERE’S THAT TROPHY THAT’S GOING BACK TO IOWA CITY. THEY ARE THE SEATTLE REGION FOR CHAMPIONS. AND WHAT A NIGHT THIS IS GOING TO BE IN SEATTLE. THE HAWKEYES HEADED TO DALLAS. WE ARE GOING TO BE WITH THIS TEAM ALL NIGHT LONG, TALKING TO THE PLAYERS. WE’RE GOING TO SPEAK WITH THEM IN THE LOCKER ROOM. WE’RE NOT ABLE TO TALK TO THEM OUT ON THE COURT. BUT WHAT A MOMENT FOR THIS TEAM. FINAL FUR BOUND FOR THE IOWA HAWKEYES. AND WHAT A SWEET MOMENT HERE IN SEATTLE. THIS IS JUST INCREDIBLE. THEY’RE TAKING THEIR PICTURE NOW, ANNOUNCING THE ALL REGION TEAM. NO DOUBT CAITLIN CLARK OING TO BE ON THAT ALL-REGION TEAM. THE QUESTION IS, IS THERE ANY OTHER HAWKEYES WHO ARE GOING TO BE JOINING HER? WE’LL FIND OUT IN JUST A LITTLE BIT. WHAT A MOMENT, HOPEFULLY, WHEN WE RETURN. THE NETS WILL BE BEING CUT DOWN. MONICA SCENARIO NAMED TO THE ALL-REGION TEAM. IT’S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME TILL WE HEAR CAITLIN CLARK IN JUST A BIT. I’M GOING TO STEP OUT ONE MORE TIME AS YOU’RE ABOUT TO HEAR CAITLIN CLARK AS THE MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER IN THE SEATTLE REGION. FOUR. WAS THERE EVER A DOUBT? ABSOLUTELY NOT. A LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE BY ONE OF THE BEST TO EVER WEAR THE BLACK AND GOLD. AND THERE SHE GOES WITH THE TROPHY, TAKING IT TO T
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Meet Caitlin Clark, the Iowa women's basketball star making history
Caitlin Clark is capturing the nation's attention as she leads the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team through the NCAA Tournament.Whether she's drilling three-pointers or setting up her teammates to score by making slick passes, it's hard not to be enamored with the junior who played her high school basketball at Dowling Catholic.Clark has been on an impressive run, to say the least, and added Naismith and AP player of the year awards last week. The All-American made history when she recorded the first 30-point triple-double in NCAA Tournament history March 26 against Louisville. But she didn't stop there. In the same game, Clark became the first player in the men's or women's NCAA Tournament to record a 40-point triple-double. She finished the game with 41 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists.WATCH: Hawkeyes celebrate win sending them to the Final Four.Clark accounts for 52% of Iowa's offensive output, including points and assists. She has an 87-game streak of scoring in double digits.The list of accolades just keep growing for Clark, a finalist for the 2023 Naismith Trophy, which goes to the nation's most outstanding women's college basketball player. Among her most impressive marks, Clark is the first player in DI history to tally 900-plus points and 300-plus assists in a single season.With all that she's accomplished, it's hard to believe Clark still has two more seasons of eligibility in college basketball due to her bonus COVID-19 year. Some of Caitlin Clark's top accomplishments and awardsNaismith and AP player of the year2023 Big Ten Player of the Year (coaches and media) Only player in Big Ten Conference history to be top-10 in all-time assists and scoring. Only player in men’s or women’s college basketball to record 25 points, 15 assists, and 10 rebounds in a game over the last 20 seasons. And she’s done it twice. Tied Elena Delle Donne for the fastest NCAA Division I women’s basketball player to score 2,000 career points in her 75th career game.Was the first player to ever record a triple-double in a Big Ten Tournament Championship.The first Iowa men’s or women’s basketball player to eclipse more than 2,000 points, 550 assists, 520 rebounds, 110 steals, and 40 blocks in a career.Joins the likes of Russell Westbrook, James Harden, LeBron James, and Nikola Jokic to record 100+ points, 50+ assists, and 25+ rebounds over a 4-game span in the NBA, WNBA, or NCAA D1 MBB/WBB in the last 15 years.Ranks in the Top 10 nationally in 12 categories: triple-doubles, assists per game, FTAs, FTM, points, PPG, 3-point attempts, assists, FGAs, 3-pointers per game, FGs, and 3-pointers made.Named ESPN’s Midseason National Player of the Year.Has netted a 3-point basket in 53 straight games. She has hit at least one 3-pointer in 96 career games.Holds four women’s basketball arena records — Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena (44), Nebraska’s Pinnacle Bank Arena (39), Michigan’s Crisler Center (46), and Kansas State’s Bramlage Coliseum (18 FTs attempted).Source: University of IowaPrevious coverage:Caitlin Clark in high school:Caitlin Clark plays soccer:Clark inspires young and old fans alike:Clark's impact on her high school teammates:Who is Caitlin Clark?Class: JuniorPosition: Point guardNumber: 22Age: 21Height: 6 feetWeight: 155 poundsBorn: Des MoinesBirthday: Jan. 22, 2002High School: Dowling Catholic High School, West Des Moines

Caitlin Clark is capturing the nation's attention as she leads the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team through the NCAA Tournament.

Whether she's drilling three-pointers or setting up her teammates to score by making slick passes, it's hard not to be enamored with the junior who played her high school basketball at Dowling Catholic.

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Clark has been on an impressive run, to say the least, and added Naismith and AP player of the year awards last week.

The All-American made history when she recorded the first 30-point triple-double in NCAA Tournament history March 26 against Louisville. But she didn't stop there. In the same game, Clark became the first player in the men's or women's NCAA Tournament to record a 40-point triple-double. She finished the game with 41 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists.

WATCH: Hawkeyes celebrate win sending them to the Final Four.

Clark accounts for 52% of Iowa's offensive output, including points and assists. She has an 87-game streak of scoring in double digits.

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The list of accolades just keep growing for Clark, a , which goes to the nation's most outstanding women's college basketball player. Among her most impressive marks, Clark is the first player in DI history to tally 900-plus points and 300-plus assists in a single season.

With all that she's accomplished, it's hard to believe Clark still has two more seasons of eligibility in college basketball due to her .

Some of Caitlin Clark's top accomplishments and awards

  • 2023 Big Ten Player of the Year (coaches and media)
  • Only player in Big Ten Conference history to be top-10 in all-time assists and scoring.
  • Only player in men’s or women’s college basketball to record 25 points, 15 assists, and 10 rebounds in a game over the last 20 seasons. And she’s done it twice.
  • Tied Elena Delle Donne for the fastest NCAA Division I women’s basketball player to score 2,000 career points in her 75th career game.
  • Was the first player to ever record a triple-double in a Big Ten Tournament Championship.
  • The first Iowa men’s or women’s basketball player to eclipse more than 2,000 points, 550 assists, 520 rebounds, 110 steals, and 40 blocks in a career.
  • Joins the likes of Russell Westbrook, James Harden, LeBron James, and Nikola Jokic to record 100+ points, 50+ assists, and 25+ rebounds over a 4-game span in the NBA, WNBA, or NCAA D1 MBB/WBB in the last 15 years.
  • Ranks in the Top 10 nationally in 12 categories: triple-doubles, assists per game, FTAs, FTM, points, PPG, 3-point attempts, assists, FGAs, 3-pointers per game, FGs, and 3-pointers made.
  • Named ESPN’s Midseason National Player of the Year.
  • Has netted a 3-point basket in 53 straight games. She has hit at least one 3-pointer in 96 career games.
  • Holds four women’s basketball arena records — Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena (44), Nebraska’s Pinnacle Bank Arena (39), Michigan’s Crisler Center (46), and Kansas State’s Bramlage Coliseum (18 FTs attempted).

Source: University of Iowa

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Who is Caitlin Clark?

Class: Junior

Position: Point guard

Number: 22

Age: 21

Height: 6 feet

Weight: 155 pounds

Born: Des Moines

Birthday: Jan. 22, 2002

High School: Dowling Catholic High School, West Des Moines