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Caitlin Clark Was Just UNSTOPPABLE Before The WNBA!



Caitlin Clark Was Just UNSTOPPABLE Before The WNBA!

Phoenix Suns head coach Frank vogle was asked for his thoughts on Clark and became the latest teat to praise on the Hawkeye Superstar she’s one of the best basketball players I’ve ever seen male or female vogle told reporters after the sun’s 113 to 105 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday I do see a lot of similarities with Steph Curry the left hand dribble into the shot that is slightly on the left side of her head her passing ability the way she gets open and the way she moves without the basketball to start such a splendid NCAA career klin Clark chose the guys in November 2019 this move was dramatic as she had to choose a destination for her magnificent NCAA career after narrowing her top picks to Iowa Iowa State and notra Dame klin Clark publicly committed to Lisa blutter Squad less than two weeks before her final year at Dolan Catholic they’re getting in my opinion the best player in the United States and I’ve seen them all a lot Dixon Jensen Clark’s AA coach with Powerhouse program All Iowa Attack told the register shortly after the commitment not only are they getting that they’re getting a great leader klin wanted to play at a place where she could take them even further than they’ve ever been before in the NCAA tournament the hype was real long before Clark’s first bucket in black and gold her rookie season set the bar high and boy did she deliver in March 2021 Caitlyn Clark steered the Hawkeyes to the Sweet 16 Clark’s 27o debut on November 25th 2020 saw cardboard cutouts outnumbering fans in Carver Hawkeye Arena what followed was a roller coaster ride teaching valuable lessons in the game’s ups and downs along with UPS like a comeback win over Iowa State and a Smackdown of number 12 Michigan postco delay there were Downs such as a loss at Northwestern and an overtime Heartbreaker against Ohio State but it all indicated that the Hawkeyes were on the brink of something big March as always defined the narrative a thrilling Victory against Kentucky set the stage for a showdown with Yukon and freshman sensation Paige buers despite a tough loss Clark and Iowa had their eye on the prize coming in here and doing this as such a young team speaks volumes to the coaches and this program and the culture we have here a freshman Clark said after scoring 799 points at 26.6 per game in 2020 to 2021 this year has been special but this is only the beginning for this team Caitlyn Clark’s sophomore Triumph ends in tournament’s shock in March 2022 a stellar season can lose its luster when it ends with a big loss unfortunately that’s what happened to Caitlyn Clark’s sophomore run it looked just like her junior year until the closing act after some early stumbling blocks Iowa went on a tear clinching the Big 10 title at a number two seed in the NCAA tournament but a stunning upset by kraton dashed their hopes and left Clark and crew hungry for Redemption it’s overall just going to be a lot of fuel to the fire Clark said after the kraton stumble I think that’s really all you can use it as in January to February 2023 Caitlin Clark leads Hawkeye’s Big 10 surge the story of the setback was repeated yet Clark and the team deserved another look so after beginning the season with 5 to3 with three challenging non-conference defeats the Hawkeyes didn’t seem like a team ready to achieve their final four dreams they went on a six- game winning streak but a New Year’s Day loss to a rising Illinois team reminded them how far they still had to go so Clark focused and led Iowa to 11 victories in their next 12 games some wins were impressive others were hardfought collectively these efforts gradually brought Iowa back into the conversation they believed they should be a part of February 2023 became an achievement month and Clark’s heroics lifted Hawkeyes over the number two Indiana if you’re a basketball fan you might have seen the replay countless times the catch the shot the Roar of the crowd Clark’s buzzer beater against Indiana reshaped her into the basketball Stratosphere showing her knack for clutch moments I know this team is going to turn to me in those situations Clark said after sticking the hosers with a painful 86 to 85 loss it’s not anything I’m going to shy away from if you want to be one of the best players one of the best teams those are the situations you have to R to so one day that was meant for Iowa to shine with ESPN’s college game day in town and a packed crowd Clark demonstrated why she’s the star carrying high expectations What followed underscore just how capable she is of meeting them in March 2023 Caitlin Clark propelled the hawkey to the final four and each game told a story of its own March 17th 2023 Clark showed a dominant performance against South Eastern Louisiana silencing the doubters March 19th 2023 became the day when Iowa conquered its second round demons with Clark leading the charge on March 24th 2023 Clark’s heroic game tactics halted an upset bid by Colorado in a high-stake showdown on March 26 2023 against her former Team USA teammate Haley van lith Clark scored 41 points fulfilling her pledge to lead the Hawkeyes back to the final four her success from sweet 16 to final four cemented her status as a college basketball icon Clark captured the Nay Smith trophy on March 29th 2023 after dominating the season Clark’s Awards piled up and she became a unanimous selection as National player of the year on March 31st 2023 Caitlyn Clark led the Hawkeyes to a title game upset as underdogs against top seated South Carolina Clark and the Hawkeyes defied the odds and shock the nation with a trip to the national championship game Caitlyn doesn’t really surprise me anymore Lisa bler said I think she’s the most phenomenal basketball player in America I just don’t think there’s anybody like her on February 15th 2024 Caitlyn Clark surpassed Kelsey Plum to become the NCAA all-time leading scorer in women’s basketball this season Iowa’s approach shifted not in goals or expectations but in how they were perceived externally they were no longer an underdog team trying to make a mark and the team had already made it and were fiercely competitive a 22 to3 start to a season that many expected to conclude back in the final four was the product of four years Clark spent cultivating a legacy she became the unquestioned leader who couldn’t afford any slip UPS on the court or off it the pressure to perform could easily become overwhelming according to Forbes the alltime highest NCAA scorer possesses some attributes that make her a Relentless leader to begin with Caitlin Clark possesses innate talents and natural gifts to set her apart such as speed strength coordination and intelligence even from a young age Clark demonstrated remarkable basketball and other hard skills and a Champion’s mindset similarly everyone is blessed with unique gifts the key to success lies in recognizing and fostering them exceptionalism flourishes when individuals pursue Endeavors that align with their innate abilities whether it’s intelligence spatial awareness linguistic Brilliance musical aptitude or athletic prowess matching the career to the fundamental strengths or gifted Talent sets the strong basis of greatness kin is the mixture of all this that makes her an Undisputed leader of the game however being gifted is just the starting point true greatness flourishes through Relentless effort and unshakable dedication to hard work like other exceptional performers Caitlyn Clark has put countless hours into honing her skills showing her as a person with a strong work ethic take usin bolt who tirelessly polished his running skills or Novak doovic who reportedly trained for 14 hours a day to be great at tennis even Bill Gates worked weekends and vacations while he was setting the foundations of Microsoft this level of commitment and dedication is the foundation of greatness Kaitlin’s success and stardom are based on such heroic principles even the great stars are a testament to it on TNT Thursday’s edition of Inside the NBA from the NBA All-Star game four-time NBA player Shaquille O’Neal said Clark is number one she’s incredible O’Neal said I’m going to go on record and say she’s the best female Colgate player ever Gamecocks coach Don Staley took a minute of her postgame speech to give a shout out to Iowa’s Caitlyn Clark in April at the moment Clark had officially ended her historic college basketball career I have to congratulate Iowa on an incredible season also I want to personally thank Caitlyn Clark for lifting up our sport Staley said she carried a heavy load for our Sport and it’s just not going to stop here on the kigia tour but when she’s the number one pick in the WNBA draft she’s going to lift up that league as well Caitlin Clark if you’re out there you are one of the goats of our game and we appreciate you so here we end today’s video let us know your two cents on Caitlyn Clark’s greatness in the comments below remember to subscribe for the latest 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Caitlin Clark Was Just UNSTOPPABLE Before The WNBA!
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  1. Caitlin has really proven herself in the NCAA. How do you think Caitlin is doing now in the WNBA? Let us know in the comments!

  2. Overall scoring: 13th league-wide

    Clark is 13th right now among all WNBA scorers as sheā€™s averaging 17.6 points in 10 games. Thatā€™s ahead of star veterans like New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (17.5 ppg), Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (16.1 ppg) and Connecticut Sun guard Alyssa Thomas (14.6 ppg)

    Overall rebounding: 30th league-wide

    As to be expected, Clark is not lighting it up on the stat sheet in the rebounding department. Sheā€™s 30th overall among all WNBA players with an average of five rebounds in 10 games. Sheā€™s fourth on her team behind forwards Aliyah Boston and NaLyssa Smith (6.8 rpg) and center Temi Fagbenle (5.6).

    Overall assists: 4th league-wide

    Clark is thriving as an elite passer in the WNBA. Sheā€™s already fourth among all active players this season with an average of 6.6 assists per game. Only Alyssa Thomas (8.7 apg), Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (7.7 apg) and Mercury guard Natasha Cloud (7.1 apg) are ahead of her right now.

    Overall blocks: 13th league-wide

    Surprisingly, Clarkā€™s defense is already showing in a meaningful way with blocking shots. Sheā€™s 13th league-wide right now in blocks per game with 1.1 in 10 contests, which also leads all players on the Fever roster.

    Overall 3-pointers made: 7th league-wide

    Clarkā€™s early showing from beyond the arc is better than most WNBA players, if not quite to her standard from her Iowa days. Sheā€™s averaging 2.7 3-pointers a game, which is good for seventh among all players. Aces guard Kelsey Plum (3.5 3-pointers per game) leads the WNBA.

    Overall steals: 34th league-wide

    Like in rebounding, Clark isnā€™t making the kind of consistent defensive plays that were expected of her in the WNBA. Sheā€™s averaging 1.2 steals per game, which is just a tick behind the Feverā€™s leader in steals, guard Kristy Wallace. So, sheā€™s second-best for Indiana, but in the 30s for the rest of the WNBA.

  3. Overall scoring: 13th league-wide

    Clark is 13th right now among all WNBA scorers as sheā€™s averaging 17.6 points in 10 games. Thatā€™s ahead of star veterans like New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (17.5 ppg), Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (16.1 ppg) and Connecticut Sun guard Alyssa Thomas (14.6 ppg)

    Overall rebounding: 30th league-wide

    As to be expected, Clark is not lighting it up on the stat sheet in the rebounding department. Sheā€™s 30th overall among all WNBA players with an average of five rebounds in 10 games. Sheā€™s fourth on her team behind forwards Aliyah Boston and NaLyssa Smith (6.8 rpg) and center Temi Fagbenle (5.6).

    Overall assists: 4th league-wide

    Clark is thriving as an elite passer in the WNBA. Sheā€™s already fourth among all active players this season with an average of 6.6 assists per game. Only Alyssa Thomas (8.7 apg), Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (7.7 apg) and Mercury guard Natasha Cloud (7.1 apg) are ahead of her right now.

    Overall blocks: 13th league-wide

    Surprisingly, Clarkā€™s defense is already showing in a meaningful way with blocking shots. Sheā€™s 13th league-wide right now in blocks per game with 1.1 in 10 contests, which also leads all players on the Fever roster.

    Overall 3-pointers made: 7th league-wide

    Clarkā€™s early showing from beyond the arc is better than most WNBA players, if not quite to her standard from her Iowa days. Sheā€™s averaging 2.7 3-pointers a game, which is good for seventh among all players. Aces guard Kelsey Plum (3.5 3-pointers per game) leads the WNBA.

    Overall steals: 34th league-wide

    Like in rebounding, Clark isnā€™t making the kind of consistent defensive plays that were expected of her in the WNBA. Sheā€™s averaging 1.2 steals per game, which is just a tick behind the Feverā€™s leader in steals, guard Kristy Wallace. So, sheā€™s second-best for Indiana, but in the 30s for the rest of the WNBA.

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