NCAA basketball’s record female point scorer has the world at her feet.
On February 22, the state of Iowa will now forever celebrate Caitlin Clark Day, with the measure passed as a tribute to the remarkable achievements of the University of Iowa’s basketball star.
This recognition comes after a record-breaking year for Clark, who was honored by the Iowa House through a unanimous resolution which was voted for on Thursday.
What has Caitlin Clark done to achieve such recognition?
Clark’s crowning moment came during a game against the University of Michigan on February 15, where she surpassed the NCAA women’s basketball scoring record, amassing an impressive 3,569 career points.
In that same game, she set another milestone by scoring 49 points, the highest single-game scoring total for any player in the history of Iowa women’s basketball.
House Resolution 110 not only acknowledges these records but also highlights Clark’s numerous other accomplishments.
These include setting University of Iowa records for points scored in a season (1,055) and assists in a season (327).
Additionally, she became the first player in NCAA history to achieve over 3,000 career points and 1,000 assists.
The resolution also recognizes the Iowa women’s basketball team’s success, citing their two Big Ten championships and their runner-up status in the 2023 national championship, and there is the possibility for even more if Clark decides to return to college for one further year.
The resolution concludes by declaring Caitlin Clark as one of the greatest collegiate athletes of all time and a shining example of Iowa sportsmanship and athleticism.
It expresses anticipation for her achievements and designates February 22, as Caitlin Clark Day in the state of Iowa, although the aforementioned choice on whether to return to Iowa or declare herself eligible for the WNBA is yet to be made.
It’s thought that Clark’s success with Iowa has made her one of the most marketable athletes in the United States and if she were to return for another year of college basketball, she would actually earn more money through the NIL program than if she turned professional.
