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Caitlin Clark: Complete guide to basketball career of Iowa's prolific scorer and superstar
View Date:2024-12-23 14:36:18
Caitlin Clark is the reigning national player of the year, a sharpshooting supernova with a penchant for launching 3-pointers from the logo, flicking no-look passes through defenders' arms and talking trash to any and all who stand in her way.
The postseason for Clark and Iowa starts next week, with the Hawkeyes playing in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten conference tournament. No matter what happens in the next few days, Iowa is expected to earn a top four seed in the NCAA tournament, and host the first two rounds. A year after leading Iowa to the national championship game, Clark is trying to get back to her second consecutive Final Four, an accomplishment few players have achieved.
USA TODAY Sports has been tracking her game closely. In case you need to brush up on your Clark trivia, we’ve got you covered with our complete guide to all things Clark:
How many points does Caitlin Clark have?
Clark scoring tracker: Iowa star on pace to shatter numerous records. How did Clark do it? An in-depth, illustrated look at the Iowa star and her race to the all-time NCAA Division I scoring record.
What makes Caitlin Clark so good?
We asked some hoops legends for their thoughts on the generational talent. Steph Curry, Maya Moore, Kelsey Mitchell and others broke down her game, explaining what makes her so special.
Caitlin Clark and the 2024 Paris Olympics
Could Clark make the 2024 Olympic roster for the Paris Games? It’s complicated.
Caitlin Clark quiz
What kind of Clark fan are you — a diehard or a skeptic? Take this fun USA TODAY Sports quiz to find out.
Caitlin Clark: Just like Mike
Clark is taking the increased interest in women’s sports and supersizing it, just as Michael Jordan once did with the NBA.
Women's NCAA tournament has all the personality
This March, Clark, Kim Mulkey and all the other big personalities in the game are going to help the women’s NCAA tournament outshine the men’s.
Wanna play H-O-R-S-E?
Think you could beat Clark in H-O-R-S-E? Think again.
Fans paying big bucks to see Caitlin Clark
Clark is selling out arenas all over the country, with tickets going for $1,000 or more. What would you pay to see her play? Just how far are fans traveling and just how much are they paying? Let us show you. The Clark effect is real, and expensive.
Caitlin Clark and the logo 3
Clark loves to shoot logo 3s. Like Warriors guard Steph Curry, she has redefined what a good shot is in basketball. Are high school players trying to emulate her game?
Caitlin Clark vs. Pete Maravich
Clark and her achievements stand on their own. Stop comparing her to Pistol Pete.
Where does Caitlin Clark rank among the best?
Is Clark the best player ... ever? Five questions about Iowa's transcendent guard. Clark is more than just a prolific scorer, she’s also one of the best passers in women’s basketball. Soccer helped hone that part of her game.
Get your Caitlin Clark facts straight
Sheryl Swoopes' incorrect digs at Clark an example of old-fashioned player hatin'.
What makes Caitlin Clark so relatable?
Three reasons Clark is so relatable — whether you're a fan, player or parent.
Making the Caitlin Clark record call
What's it like calling history? Meet the broadcaster working Caitlin Clark's record-setting game.
March Madness 2023
Trash-talking drama between Angel Reese and Clark is the surest sign yet that the women’s game has arrived. Aliyah Boston vs. Clark: The March Madness showdown that’s great for basketball.
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