Caitlin Clark is becoming a star on and off the court
Clark took time to hang out with the fans after her record performance
Iowa Hawkeyes standout Caitlin Clark is making waves in women’s college basketball, showcasing exceptional talent and a heartwarming attitude that’s winning hearts both on and off the court.
In her recent game against Wisconsin, Clark delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 32 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, and providing 5 assists, leading the Hawkeyes to a dominant 96-50 victory. This performance is a testament to her season’s incredible form, where she’s averaging an impressive 31.0 points per game, the highest in the nation. Moreover, her assist average of 7.7 per game is the second-best nationally. Her shooting accuracy is equally remarkable, with a career-high 48.1 percent from the field and 40.1 percent from three-point range.
Caitlin Clark buzzer beater three from logo sends Iowa fans into frenzy
Clark‘s influence extends beyond her game statistics. Her presence has been a major factor in Iowa’s impressive 19-1 season record, attracting large crowds throughout the Midwest, including many new fans to women’s college basketball. Her impact as a role model is particularly evident among young fans, as she demonstrates how to excel in sports with grace and humility.
Clark is motivating a new generation of fans
Caitlin gave away her custom Sabrinas to this lucky fan
We later found out this was no coincidence: Franny, from Dubuque, was mimicking the Hawkeyes warming up and she was flattered.
pic.twitter.com/DhnlBUJV9V— Blake Hornstein (@BlakeHornTV) January 17, 2024
A recent heartwarming incident exemplified Clark’s role model status. After the game, she noticed a young fan, wearing her jersey, imitating her warm-up routine. In a gesture of kindness, Clark gave the girl her custom Nike Sabrina 1s, autographed, right off her feet. Clark‘s connection with her young fans is genuine and touching. She remarked, “Usually they don’t say much because I think they’re a little but shocked, but that girl had my jersey on and it was cute. She was copying our stretching warming up so I thought it was adorable. She was doing leg swings when we were doing leg swings. She was super happy to be there and she was sitting courtside so, you know, something easy I can make her day and I’m sure she loved it, so it was cool.”
Clark‘s achievements extend to record-breaking feats as well. During the Wisconsin game, she surpassed Brittney Griner to take fourth place on the all-time scoring list in women’s college basketball. She is now just 87 points behind Jackie Stiles of Missouri State for third place, 96 points shy of Kelsey Mitchell of Ohio State for second, and 221 points from overtaking Kelsey Plum of Washington for the top spot.
Caitlin Clark continues to dazzle with her basketball ability and her admirable off-court demeanor, making her a true icon in women’s college basketball.
