C. Clark oh my

[Stifle]

Have to admit I’m not a dominant women's sports enthusiast. I can remember Ann Meyer, L. Harris, S. Swoopes and had to look up Denise Long. For some reason I noticed this Iowa player being consistently dominant in the box scores. Figured I would critique her performance vs a juggernaut team “South Carolina”. Iowa was 11 point underdogs and figured the Gamecocks would shut her down.
South Carolina is a undefeated team, I’m not even sure when the last time they were beaten. The Gamecocks from my understanding are like the UCLA teams of the late 60’s early 70’s. Had to look it up, 3 of the last it 4 seasons the AP #1 team going into NCAA Tournament under Dawn Staley who may be a better coach than a player and I heard she was amazing.

Anyways, From the start Clark is matched up against a shut down defender. From the beginning Caitlin Clark is dominating the game. She was amazing, driving past defenders, shooting 3’s with a defender right in her face. I was stunned. The last time I’ve seen a player absolutely carry a team the way she did to a National Title game was “Magic” Johnson and she has a much better shooting range. When I watched the 79 NCAA Mens Final, the two players from both sides “E. Johnson & L. Bird” carried their teams. This young lady has Pete Maravich moves, Steph Curry range, MJ confidence and demeanor, with Magic Johnson leadership. I’m still stunned.

Clark was told she is just one of two women in the NCAA Tournament to score 40 points twice, “S. Swoopes” and she is the only one to do it twice in a row. If you are a fan of greatness, watch this Iowa player.

[2010GBPackers]

Agreed. First NCAA women's game I've watched in a loooong time and it did not disappoint. I was told she was the real deal, and wow, was she ever. Hoping for a storybook ending on Sunday.

[glassofwater]

Looking forward to bcu.

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[Saraste]

Her Elite 8 game against Louisville was even better than last night. She had a 40 point triple double. In the history of college basketball, men's or women's, she is the first person to have a 30 point triple double, much less a 40 point one! :eek: In watching her lately, the way she drives to the hoop and her constant motion on the floor, she reminds a whole bunch of Stephen Curry.

[Stifle]

Her Elite 8 game against Louisville was even better than last night. She had a 40 point triple double. In the history of college basketball, men's or women's, she is the first person to have a 30 point triple double, much less a 40 point one! :eek: In watching her lately, the way she drives to the hoop and her constant motion on the floor, she reminds a whole bunch of Stephen Curry.

IMO, more like Magic in that she rebounds and is a true point guard but Clark has dominant scoring skills, driving to the hoop fearlessly like Iverson, and a quick jump shot even beyond the 3point line like Curry.

[Astros19]

Lifelong Iowa Hawkeyes fan here. I don't usually follow the women's team but started following Clark and the team late in the regular season. She really is something special. So fun to watch. She literally carries that team. As awesome as she is as a shooter, she's a helluva passer as well. Check out her assists, they're always way up there as well. She's absolutely fearless. She's cocky, but man can she back it up. She also spends 45 minutes to an hour after every game to sign autographs and take selfies with young fans.
She's also just a junior, so she has another year, plus I believe she has another year because of the covid season.
I honestly didn't think they'd stand a chance against South Carolina, but I guess that's why they play the games.
I just recently started posting about her in the Big 10 thread, but she deserves her own thread.
I'm really hoping they can finish their dream season with a victory over LSU.
GO HAWKEYES!

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[Ferg1945]

Remember the Sabrina Ionescu hype?

Take that and multiply times 10 and you currently have the Caitlin Clark hype.

She's what NIL money was meant for. She still has 2 more years of eligibility left and I'm guessing NIL money obliterates WNBA money.

We might see this for 2 more seasons. :eek:

[dizzy4111]

Haven't watched an entire women's game in years and I was locked in

[Andr3000]

Looking forward to bcu.

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When does this set release? Can’t find the thread (if there is one).

[nickp91]

WNBA teams will be tanking this season for a chance to draft Caitlin Clark

[jdhaugh11]

Graduated from Iowa 2 decades ago, but it wasn't until Megan Gustafson came onto the scene did I start following the women's team. I thought her winning POY and getting to the Elite 8 was the peak for the program. I am sure glad I was wrong.
Last year was really fun to follow & this year has been amazing. Never thought I would be into the women's team as much if not more than the men's. The men's team has been good, but always frustrating and a letdown eventually. They never seem to overachieve.
Clark has lived up to the hype and more. Hopefully she has 1 more great game in her to lead them to the title!

[sportzluvr1]

She is unbelievable.

[Andr3000]

Yeah I enjoyed that game last night more than any game of the ncaa tournament so far. She is a joy to watch.

[minnesotachill]

Clark is must-watch talent. She was pushed around and fouled all game long, and still kept her composure till the end.

South Carolina was destroying opponents all season long by margins of up 90 pts, so its definitely satisfying to watch them come up short against a bunch of small town girls from the midwest.

[gomiamigo]

Clark -1.5 in the final was free money last night, already up to -3.5 for tomorrow's game.

[oldgoldy97]

I played against a girl given a scholarship from the Gophers. I was decent at basketball (only played HS, no college) and these girls are a lot better than you think.


Girl power!

[sportzluvr1]

I played against a girl given a scholarship from the Gophers. I was decent at basketball (only played HS, no college) and these girls are a lot better than you think.


Girl power!

That pg from USC was ballin' out as well.

[gomiamigo]

I played against a girl given a scholarship from the Gophers. I was decent at basketball (only played HS, no college) and these girls are a lot better than you think.


Girl power!

I played a summer league game against Dawn Staley, all the other guys refused to guard her and I was the shortest so....I got cooked, grilled, roasted and skewered beyond belief.

Felt awful at the time, PoY & 4 gold medals later I just laugh and laugh about it.

[oldgoldy97]

I played a summer league game against Dawn Staley, all the other guys refused to guard her and I was the shortest so....I got cooked, grilled, roasted and skewered beyond belief.

Felt awful at the time, PoY & 4 gold medals later I just laugh and laugh about it.

That’s a great story. The girl I played dropped out after a couple years.

[Braswell10]

Maybe she should declare for the NBA draft instead. My Wizards could really use her :(

[BGT Masters]

I don't care to watch most basketball at all anymore but for some reason I stopped on the channel and caught the 4th quarter and was pleasantly surprised to see someone as talented as her play. I love a good upset. To be beaten on the boards so badly and still pull it out. Those FT's at the end were clutch. I had no clue who she even was.

[oldgoldy97]

Maybe she should declare for the NBA draft instead. My Wizards could really use her :(

One year a girl might.

But I think the gap between HS boy-college girl-nba guy is huge

[gomiamigo]

Any HS All-American guy is significantly better than these young women.

Being slower, shorter and less of a leaper is huge disadvantage, as talented as players like Clark are.

[oldgoldy97]

Any HS All-American guy is significantly better than these young women.

Being slower, shorter and less of a leaper is huge disadvantage, as talented as players like Clark are.

Yeah, to clarify.

Common HS player-college girl- HS boy going to college-NBA-MJ- Embiid

[jdhaugh11]

The women's game has come a long way. I remember playing at the Fieldhouse in Iowa City 5v5 and the opposing team had 3 WNBA players (not starters, but professional) and we beat them 15-0 twice.
The women of today have better moves than 20 years ago and are more versatile.
They would still struggle greatly playing vs good men players, just because of height, strength, agility & jumping ability.
If any women could play with the men, it would be Clark. She might not be able to drive by them, but she would hit 3s and get assists. Defense would be a problem for her, but with a good team, they could help double or switch.
She could play like a Jordan Bohannon, who was also at Iowa.

[boxbuster7]

kind of related: who was the high school or even 8th grade womens basketball player that was getting national media attention? It was a white girl if that helps at all.

[Stifle]

Remember the Sabrina Ionescu hype?

Take that and multiply times 10 and you currently have the Caitlin Clark hype.

She's what NIL money was meant for. She still has 2 more years of eligibility left and I'm guessing NIL money obliterates WNBA money.

We might see this for 2 more seasons. :eek:

About the only hype I was hearing, though I wasn’t locked into the womens NCAA was that SC would go undefeated and win a second straight championship. If anyone would have asked me before watching ESPN, I wouldn’t have known anything about either Clark or SC going for a perfect season as repeat champions.

Michigan lost its 3 year starter to let’s face it, money. Can’t blame the young man. I believe I would have stayed but we live in different times.

[ninjacookies]

Sabrina with an actual jumpshot?

All-in on BUC degeneracy.

[SDcardguy24]

Her range was insane on those shots. Definitely lived up to the hype against a big time opponent.

Remember the Sabrina Ionescu hype?

Take that and multiply times 10 and you currently have the Caitlin Clark hype.

She's what NIL money was meant for. She still has 2 more years of eligibility left and I'm guessing NIL money obliterates WNBA money.

We might see this for 2 more seasons. :eek:

Ionescu was good but COVID robbed her of any 2020 postseason run and I think she only had the SI Kids cards back then? And then by the time her WNBA/UD stuff came out she missed most of her rookie year anyway.

Clark should be a fun chase in the Bowman set. Would be nice if Topps managed to get Bueckers to sign too.

[Ferg1945]

Her range was insane on those shots. Definitely lived up to the hype against a big time opponent.



Ionescu was good but COVID robbed her of any 2020 postseason run and I think she only had the SI Kids cards back then? And then by the time her WNBA/UD stuff came out she missed most of her rookie year anyway.

Clark should be a fun chase in the Bowman set. Would be nice if Topps managed to get Bueckers to sign too.

Ionescu missed most of her rookie year. It was in the bubble.

Her RC came out later in 2020 Prizm. He cards were INSANE!!. PSA 10 Prizm base got to $700

2020 Prizm Hobby boxes were almost $500 a pop.

[oldgoldy97]

kind of related: who was the high school or even 8th grade womens basketball player that was getting national media attention? It was a white girl if that helps at all.

Paige Bueckers? Steph followed her while she was in high school. She’s currently hurt.

[fidrych]

She would be crazy to leave. Her NIL money will top WNBA money by a long shot. For some (men and women). The NIL money will be the best money they see. Drew Timme did a whole lot better staying at Gonzaga then turning pro for example.

[jerryw]

Remember the Sabrina Ionescu hype?

Take that and multiply times 10 and you currently have the Caitlin Clark hype.

She's what NIL money was meant for. She still has 2 more years of eligibility left and I'm guessing NIL money obliterates WNBA money.

We might see this for 2 more seasons. :eek:


She’s bringing in over 7 figures a year and I think I read the highest paid wnba player is like 275 grand a year

[BGT Masters]

What the heck happened. Iowa down 1 when I had to stop watching. I come back and its a blowout in like a blink of an eye.

[gomiamigo]

too bad Clark couldn't cover the bench girl from LSU who kept scoring.

[BGT Masters]

too bad Clark couldn't cover the bench girl from LSU who kept scoring.

Hard to guard someone when you're in foul trouble on the bench. Didn't realize the one girl went off and Clark sat after her third foul. One thing I like about what I am watching is they actually call travels. If they did that in the NBA the game would take 5 hours.

[SDcardguy24]

Iowa on a 12-0 run making it interesting...

[BGT Masters]

Iowa on a 12-0 run making it interesting...

Well there goes that. Way to ruin a game.

[coltsnsox07]

From what little I've seen, there seems to be a big difference in player's backgrounds of these two teams. It's like a 1960's Washington Generals-Harlem Globetrotters game..

[rhigh2390]

First girls game I've watched in several years, but Clark was impressive.

LSU seems like they have some classless players.

[hxcmilkshake]

First girls game I've watched in several years, but Clark was impressive.

LSU seems like they have some classless players.They were just giving it back to her. Clark is a mad $hit talker.

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[SDcardguy24]

They were just giving it back to her. Clark is a mad $hit talker.

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Yeah I get it especially during a close game, just kind of odd that she spent the last 12 seconds of the game following her & taunting. Just felt like it lasted too long. Like go celebrate with your team damn.

[rhigh2390]

They were just giving it back to her. Clark is a mad $hit talker.

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I just didn't see Clark doing any during the game. Also, I don't think 1 player for LSU shook any of Iowa's hands after the game. Whole team just seemed pretty classless, but maybe that's just how they're coached. I had heard of Mulkey, but was pretty unimpressed seeing her team act that way.

[SDcardguy24]

LSU looked like a better team overall. Wonder if Iowa has any impact freshman coming in next season or can get any big name transfers.

[asujbl]

Talking #@#@#@#@ during the game is one thing
Talking #@#@#@#@ when you’re up 15 is lame

Kids going to kid

But Mulkey is a psychopath so I’m sure she preached it

[jdhaugh11]

There are many great coaches, why would you play for Kim Mulkey? Being a winner is not enough of a reason.

[BGT Masters]

Agree some of the LSU players were really poor sports. The T called on Clark to give her that 4th foul was complete crap and the 3rd foul in the 2nd quarter before LSU went on a run was also suspect. I was overall impressed with the game play before the refs ruined it. Iowa not being a deep team absolutely hurt them after a couple of their key players were in foul trouble most of the game.

Watching the one girl on LSU with the yellowish hair go off was something too. The other girl on LSU was just obnoxious.

[sportzluvr1]

I just didn't see Clark doing any during the game. Also, I don't think 1 player for LSU shook any of Iowa's hands after the game. Whole team just seemed pretty classless, but maybe that's just how they're coached. I had heard of Mulkey, but was pretty unimpressed seeing her team act that way.

Shhhhh, Dawn Staley gon’ come after you in the streets.

[TheFrenzy]

The key tech called against Clark:

UbP_-ocdMbg

[mnvikingstwins]

LSU looked like a better team overall. Wonder if Iowa has any impact freshman coming in next season or can get any big name transfers.

Cam Brink from Stanford should be their top target

[BGT Masters]

Got to give it to the LSU coach, I think she spent more time on the floor then some of her starters and didn't pick up a single foul or technical. Who ever was running point missed her on some clear open looks from 3. Luckily it didn't cost them.

[ninjacookies]

Her range is honestly crazy. The upper body strength required to launch that many shots that deep is difficult, even for a male player. Shades of Davidson Curry/Oklahoma Trae.

[Astros19]

Not the finish I was hoping for, but kudos to my Hawkeyes for making it to the championship. I thought they'd be good this year, but they exceeded my expectations big time.
I'd have to believe this year's tournament will be a boon to Iowa's recruiting as Clark has been the media darling the entire tournament. Deservedly so I might add.
The officiating was definitely problematic as I think at one point they called fouls on 8 consecutive possessions.
With that said, SC's shooting was the difference in the game. They average 5 three pointers a game and ended up 11-17.
They shot 75% from 3 point land in the first half and ended up at 65% for the game. Tough to beat that.
The technical on Clark is just embarrassing for basketball.




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[oldgoldy97]

I was just watching for the refs. They were sure entertaining!

[byronscott4ever]

I kept hearing how this was such an upset.

A 3 seed with 2 losses against a 2 seed with 7 losses? That seems pretty equal to me, assuming the numbers are right.

[Jadaki]

I kept hearing how this was such an upset.

A 3 seed with 2 losses against a 2 seed with 7 losses? That seems pretty equal to me, assuming the numbers are right.

B1G was far deeper conference in the women's game this year, Iowa ran through a gauntlet where there were usually 4 B1G teams in the top ten most of the season and a few more just outside of it. LSU's schedule was much easier.

[clocsta2323]

One year a girl might.

But I think the gap between HS boy-college girl-nba guy is huge

a decent JV high school boys team would beat the 5 best women's bball players on the planet.

the best high school men's team would beat the aforementioned women by at least 200

[oldgoldy97]

a decent JV high school boys team would beat the 5 best women's bball players on the planet.

the best high school men's team would beat the aforementioned women by at least 200

Absolutely wrong. But par for the course from the source.

I bet a really good men’s tennis player couldn’t beat the best pro tennis woman, either.

[blackbears86]

a decent JV high school boys team would beat the 5 best women's bball players on the planet.

the best high school men's team would beat the aforementioned women by at least 200



Great post clocksta.


I can always count on you for the worst take possible.




PLEASE: Never leave blowout. I had a bad day at work and needed a laugh.:)!

[mc1]

I kept hearing how this was such an upset.

A 3 seed with 2 losses against a 2 seed with 7 losses? That seems pretty equal to me, assuming the numbers are right.

Iowa was favored by 3 points. I wouldnt call that a huge upset.

Tonight the Huskies are favored by 7 or so. That would definitely be a huge upset.

[jjas311]

Clark does the Cant See Me, and gets "Catilin Clark: Queen of Clapbacks" videos by ESPN and hype clips posted.

https://youtube.com/shorts/hjpdeY-KAx4?feature=share

Angel Reese does it and is called classless, a poor sport, yadda yadda.

Lame.

Nothing but respect for that LSU team and Angel Reese, they played like champions...and that's coming from a VTech fan!

Clark just got a taste of her own medicine. End of story.

[hxcmilkshake]

Clark does the Cant See Me, and gets "Catilin Clark: Queen of Clapbacks" videos by ESPN and hype clips posted.

https://youtube.com/shorts/hjpdeY-KAx4?feature=share

Angel Reese does it and is called classless, a poor sport, yadda yadda.

Lame.

Nothing but respect for that LSU team and Angel Reese, they played like champions...and that's coming from a VTech fan!

Clark just got a taste of her own medicine. End of story.100000%

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[Ferg1945]

Clark does the Cant See Me, and gets "Catilin Clark: Queen of Clapbacks" videos by ESPN and hype clips posted.

https://youtube.com/shorts/hjpdeY-KAx4?feature=share

Angel Reese does it and is called classless, a poor sport, yadda yadda.

Lame.

Nothing but respect for that LSU team and Angel Reese, they played like champions...and that's coming from a VTech fan!

Clark just got a taste of her own medicine. End of story.

Not exactly.

When Reese did it to Clark when an LSU player was shooting a free throw... that one I have NO issues with. Clark did it and Reese did it back to her.

When Reese followed her for a good 10 seconds and taunted Clark over and over and over... THAT was the classless move. No room for that. You did it once... Clark did it once. Clark didn't chase down ANY player... that's the difference.

[TheFrenzy]

Clark does the Cant See Me, and gets "Catilin Clark: Queen of Clapbacks" videos by ESPN and hype clips posted.

https://youtube.com/shorts/hjpdeY-KAx4?feature=share

Angel Reese does it and is called classless, a poor sport, yadda yadda.

Lame.

Nothing but respect for that LSU team and Angel Reese, they played like champions...and that's coming from a VTech fan!

Clark just got a taste of her own medicine. End of story.

100000%

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It seems like a lot of people are ignorant of the context:

Clark's trash talking was directed towards Hailey Van Lith of Louisville—someone she's friends with. The two of them were even Team USA roommates when they won gold in Thailand. There was an actual relationship there and it was in direct response to HVL chirping earlier. It also directly followed a big play by Clark and came in the middle of the game.

Reese has no relationship with Clark and ran across the court following Clark as the game was ending.

The only way someone says the two instances are the same is if they never played sports themselves.

[hxcmilkshake]

It seems like a lot of people are ignorant of the context:

Clark's trash talking was directed towards Hailey Van Lith of Louisville—someone she's friends with. The two of them were even Team USA roommates when they won gold in Thailand. There was an actual relationship there and it was in direct response to HVL chirping earlier. It also directly followed a big play by Clark and came in the middle of the game.

Reese has no relationship with Clark and ran across the court following Clark as the game was ending.

The only way someone says the two instances are the same is if they never played sports themselves.No. Did you watch the SC game? She shooed aside one of their players and LSU called that disrespectful before the championship game.

They won and gave it back to her, that's it.

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[TheFrenzy]

No. Did you watch the SC game? She shooed aside one of their players and LSU called that disrespectful before the championship game.

They won and gave it back to her, that's it.

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The wrist flip (https://twitter.com/LuLu_Vue/status/1641984393907523585?s=20) in the middle of the game towards the girl who wouldn't shoot it?

Gotta really stretch to put these two things on par.

[Ferg1945]

The wrist flip (https://twitter.com/LuLu_Vue/status/1641984393907523585?s=20) in the middle of the game towards the girl who wouldn't shoot it?

Gotta really stretch to put these two things on par.

Exactly.

Westbrook gets the same treatment. I'm sure someone has made a hand gesture towards him.

Reese and LSU were not apart of that... why did they feel the need to chase Clark down to taunt her?

[NeedChapmans]

It seems like a lot of people are ignorant of the context:

Clark's trash talking was directed towards Hailey Van Lith of Louisville—someone she's friends with. The two of them were even Team USA roommates when they won gold in Thailand. There was an actual relationship there and it was in direct response to HVL chirping earlier. It also directly followed a big play by Clark and came in the middle of the game.

Reese has no relationship with Clark and ran across the court following Clark as the game was ending.

The only way someone says the two instances are the same is if they never played sports themselves.

Ohh yes she does. This goes back a bit for her too ...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fsw3U_uWIAE1hwR?format=jpg&name=medium

[NeedChapmans]

Exactly. Reese and LSU were not apart of that... why did they feel the need to chase Clark down to taunt her?

Comon guys. This is really a simple one.

100% of the media attention and the buzz was about Clark and Iowa. When they knocked off SC, LSU wasn't even getting a mention for taking down the 1 seed Hokies. I bet those young ladies internalized a lot of "us vs. the world" feelings and when they had secured the title, they had their fun poking the player who was perceived as a God.

Perhaps a bit disrespectful but really not that big of a deal. That Reese is spending 24 straight hours on Twitter after the fact shows her immaturity; but again ... not that big of a deal.

[TheFrenzy]

why did they feel the need to chase Clark down to taunt her?

Probably because their coach is an ass.

[mc1]

Its freaking sports. A little (or a lot) of trash talk is great. Maybe even a rough foul that draws blood, too.

[Ferg1945]

Ohh yes she does. This goes back a bit for her too ...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fsw3U_uWIAE1hwR?format=jpg&name=medium

Did Caitlin do something to taunt Reese in that game? Just playing a game doesn't mean they have a history.

Comon guys. This is really a simple one.

100% of the media attention and the buzz was about Clark and Iowa. When they knocked off SC, LSU wasn't even getting a mention for taking down the 1 seed Hokies. I bet those young ladies internalized a lot of "us vs. the world" feelings and when they had secured the title, they had their fun poking the player who was perceived as a God.

Perhaps a bit disrespectful but really not that big of a deal. That Reese is spending 24 straight hours on Twitter after the fact shows her immaturity; but again ... not that big of a deal.

The bolded is the key. The first gesture when LSU was shooting FTs was fine in my book. The chasing her down was the part that didn't need to be done. I have NO issues with trash talk and hand gestures. Caitlin did it... so I totally understand it being done back to her. The excess is my only issue.

[TheFrenzy]

Maybe even a rough foul that draws blood, too.

They would have banned Clark for life if she had drawn blood.

This is how outta pocket the refs were:

UbP_-ocdMbg

[Astros19]

It seems like a lot of people are ignorant of the context:

Clark's trash talking was directed towards Hailey Van Lith of Louisville—someone she's friends with. The two of them were even Team USA roommates when they won gold in Thailand. There was an actual relationship there and it was in direct response to HVL chirping earlier. It also directly followed a big play by Clark and came in the middle of the game.

Reese has no relationship with Clark and ran across the court following Clark as the game was ending.

The only way someone says the two instances are the same is if they never played sports themselves.

Thank you. Very few know about Clark and Van Lith having the relationship they have.
Yes I'm biased as a Hawkeye fan, but the circumstances surrounding the 2 incidents were very different.
With all that said, everyone involved are young and in the heat of the moment.
It'll be out of the headlines soon hopefully.


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[jjas311]

It seems like a lot of people are ignorant of the context:

Clark's trash talking was directed towards Hailey Van Lith of Louisville—someone she's friends with. The two of them were even Team USA roommates when they won gold in Thailand. There was an actual relationship there and it was in direct response to HVL chirping earlier. It also directly followed a big play by Clark and came in the middle of the game.

Reese has no relationship with Clark and ran across the court following Clark as the game was ending.

The only way someone says the two instances are the same is if they never played sports themselves.

Clark is praised constantly for her trash talk. It wasn’t one game directed toward one player.

[hxcmilkshake]

The wrist flip (https://twitter.com/LuLu_Vue/status/1641984393907523585?s=20) in the middle of the game towards the girl who wouldn't shoot it?



Gotta really stretch to put these two things on par.That's literally what they said before the game *shrugs*

https://news.yahoo.com/caitlin-clarks-very-disrespectful-defense-205026911.html

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[TheFrenzy]

That's literally what they said before the game *shrugs*

https://news.yahoo.com/caitlin-clarks-very-disrespectful-defense-205026911.html

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Come on Shakes, you're smart enough to know that no one here is faulting LSU for trash talking in general—the eye rolls are due to one over-the-top instance that came exactly at the point (as the game is ending) where trash talking is kind of pointless.

We criticize men all the time for their behavior on and off the court. Let's get rid of this archaic pedestal mentality where we treat female athletes as incapable of handling criticism.

[hxcmilkshake]

Come on Shakes, you're smart enough to know that no one here is faulting LSU for trash talking in general—the eye rolls are due to one over-the-top instance that came exactly at the point (as the game is ending) where trash talking is kind of pointless.



We criticize men all the time for their behavior on and off the court. Let's get rid of this archaic pedestal mentality where we treat female athletes as incapable of handling criticism.Idk, I mean you beat em, then go talk your $hit, no? When's a better time lol?

Clark to me is like Laettner. Someone you just wanna give it back to if you can ever beat em.




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[TheFrenzy]

Idk, I mean you beat em, then go talk your $hit, no?

Gonna go with "no" here. Might as well get rid of the traditional handshake line with that kind of thinking.

People are reading too much into it though. Reed was immature in that moment.

She was also right just a few hours ago when she laughed at the First Lady for her insane suggestion that Iowa should come to the White House too.

https://i.redd.it/b5fudyfl1tra1.jpg

[TheFrenzy]

This is not the kind of patronizing that women's basketball needs or wants.

Jill Biden: "I know we’ll have the champions come...we always do. So, we hope LSU will come,” she said. "But, you know, I’m going to tell Joe I think Iowa should come, too, because they played such a good game."

[Astros19]

Idk, I mean you beat em, then go talk your $hit, no? When's a better time lol?

Clark to me is like Laettner. Someone you just wanna give it back to if you can ever beat em.




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Such a bizarre take.
Do your trash talking with your play.
At least that's what I was taught.

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[hxcmilkshake]

Such a bizarre take.
Do your trash talking with your play.
At least that's what I was taught.

Sent from my SM-G975U using TapatalkI get the feeling alot of people in here commenting didn't watch the game.

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[oldgoldy97]

Maybe Clark will go to UConn to win just like ship jumper Reese had to chase rings like KD.

[SDcardguy24]

Idk, I mean you beat em, then go talk your $hit, no? When's a better time lol?

Clark to me is like Laettner. Someone you just wanna give it back to if you can ever beat em.




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[Astros19]

I get the feeling alot of people in here commenting didn't watch the game.

Sent from my SM-G996U using TapatalkIf you're referring to me, guess again. I've been following the Hawkeye girls since the second half of the regular season.
Did I miss something during the game that would turn someone into a POS?

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[Jay9Suited]

Idk, I mean you beat em, then go talk your $hit, no? When's a better time lol?

Clark to me is like Laettner. Someone you just wanna give it back to if you can ever beat em.




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I love trash talk, but doing it after the game is over is pretty weak.

[nbahobbyaddict]

It’s easy to talk trash when you’re up or after you’ve won.

[hxcmilkshake]

If you're referring to me, guess again. I've been following the Hawkeye girls since the second half of the regular season.
Did I miss something during the game that would turn someone into a POS?

Sent from my SM-G975U using TapatalkJebus, now she's a POS? Smh she didn't bang trash cans ....

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[Astros19]

Jebus, now she's a POS? Smh she didn't bang trash cans ....

Sent from my SM-G996U using TapatalkNot really referring to just her. Anybody who purposely taunts/trash talks an opposing player when the game is over is a POS in my opinion.
Some of us were brought to be good winners or losers, it's called sportsmanship.
You can look it up.

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[Jadaki]

It’s easy to talk trash when you’re up or after you’ve won.

^^^ That... talking trash to someone who bodied your team despite the refs keeping her hamstringed half the game is ridiculously corny. Especially when you put up a whole 15 points and she doubled you.

[hxcmilkshake]

Not really referring to just her. Anybody who purposely taunts/trash talks an opposing player when the game is over is a POS in my opinion.
Some of us were brought to be good winners or losers, it's called sportsmanship.
You can look it up.

Sent from my SM-G975U using TapatalkSo Caitlin is a good sport because she dissed that SC player during the game? And Iowa was winning...

I guess I really don't see the difference. The LSU girl hung on the rim a bit...so what

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[mc1]

Not really referring to just her. Anybody who purposely taunts/trash talks an opposing player when the game is over is a POS in my opinion.
Some of us were brought to be good winners or losers, it's called sportsmanship.
You can look it up.

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I guess they should start suspending players for hurting the other teams feelings.:)

[jjas311]

It seems like a lot of people are ignorant of the context:

Clark's trash talking was directed towards Hailey Van Lith of Louisville—someone she's friends with. The two of them were even Team USA roommates when they won gold in Thailand. There was an actual relationship there and it was in direct response to HVL chirping earlier. It also directly followed a big play by Clark and came in the middle of the game.

Reese has no relationship with Clark and ran across the court following Clark as the game was ending.

The only way someone says the two instances are the same is if they never played sports themselves.


And how dare you. In high school I hit an RBI single off of Chad Billingsley AND was penalized for a late hit on Brady Quinn IN THE SAME YEAR. I had not one, not three, but TWO Division III schools basically begging me to try out for their football teams.

I know what it's like to compete on an elite level.

[fungi2510]

And how dare you. In high school I hit an RBI single off of Chad Billingsley AND was penalized for a late hit on Brady Quinn IN THE SAME YEAR. I had not one, not three, but TWO Division III schools basically begging me to try out for their football teams.

I know what it's like to compete on an elite level.

What? If this is sarcasm, I must have missed it.

[TheFrenzy]

And how dare you. In high school I hit an RBI single off of Chad Billingsley AND was penalized for a late hit on Brady Quinn IN THE SAME YEAR. I had not one, not three, but TWO Division III schools basically begging me to try out for their football teams.

I know what it's like to compete on an elite level.

But how many confirmed kills did you have in Iraq?

[Astros19]

So Caitlin is a good sport because she dissed that SC player during the game? And Iowa was winning...

I guess I really don't see the difference. The LSU girl hung on the rim a bit...so what

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Do you know how to read?
Frenzy already posted about the differences between the two. But go ahead ignore everything else that made this incident different.
If you think it's fine to taunt opponents AFTER the game then I don't know what to tell you.
Well, maybe one thing, please don't ever coach or have children.

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[letsgocapitals]

Clark made two gestures that may have lasted a total of one second TOTAL. These occurred in the middle of games.

Angel Reese followed Clark around the court for 10 seconds. This occurred at the end of the game, when the game was in hand.

I wouldn't have mind if Reese threw Clark some quick shade. What goes around comes around.

But that's not what she did. The "incidents" really aren't comparable. Reese looked like an absolute fool doing what she did.

I coach sports A LOT. I would have gotten her attention, and told her to stop, real quick.

[LeonfromNC]

And how dare you. In high school I hit an RBI single off of Chad Billingsley AND was penalized for a late hit on Brady Quinn IN THE SAME YEAR. I had not one, not three, but TWO Division III schools basically begging me to try out for their football teams.

I know what it's like to compete on an elite level.

Best post I’ve seen in a long time…

[Jay9Suited]

So Caitlin is a good sport because she dissed that SC player during the game? And Iowa was winning...

I guess I really don't see the difference. The LSU girl hung on the rim a bit...so what

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Iowa was up 5 in the first quarter when Clark waived off the South Carolina player. LSU was up 16 with under a min left when the Reese decided to do her smack talk. Just made her look dumb IMO. I love trash talk, but I'd be embarrassed if I had a player or teammate start jawing after the game was out of reach.

[hxcmilkshake]

Do you know how to read?
Frenzy already posted about the differences between the two. But go ahead ignore everything else that made this incident different.
If you think it's fine to taunt opponents AFTER the game then I don't know what to tell you.
Well, maybe one thing, please don't ever coach or have children.

Sent from my SM-G975U using TapatalkDid I say its fine? Maybe you should learn to read. She was wrong.... both were wrong. Ive got 4 kids and have coached youth sports for 6 years and I do not condone that AT ALL from either party. There, happy mr Butthurt Astro fan? Lighten up you finally won without cheating.

I just don't get all the backlash that shes getting in comparison and internet tough guys like you can call her a POS...

Go out to a party, have some fun. Calling 18 yr old girls who hang on the rim a POS is a poor look.

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[Astros19]

Did I say its fine? Maybe you should learn to read. She was wrong.... both were wrong. Ive got 4 kids and have coached youth sports for 6 years and I do not condone that AT ALL from either party. There, happy mr Butthurt Astro fan? Lighten up you finally won without cheating.

I just don't get all the backlash that shes getting in comparison and internet tough guys like you can call her a POS...

Go out to a party, have some fun. Calling 18 yr old girls who hang on the rim a POS is a poor look.

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I don't even know WTF your talking about with the hanging on the rim comment. Which pretty much tells me you don't have a clue what you're talking about.
Plus, as soon as someone throws up the old Astros BS that tells me they have no other sensible retort.
Carry on, without me.

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[Zedlaw]

I don’t see a problem with anything the players did. Unfair or not to Clark she became a figure bigger than herself and a conduit into society at large. No one cared about LSU or was even hopping for LSU. The story was Clark and this was an over boiling of emotions by LSU wanting the respect they deserved. Sure we all want to be gracious in defeat and victory but this happens when you elevate kids to the grand stage. Then you have Biden throwing more tone deaf gasoline on this fire. She’s the only one I condemn out of this whole ordeal.

[hxcmilkshake]

I don't even know WTF your talking about with the hanging on the rim comment. Which pretty much tells me you don't have a clue what you're talking about.
Plus, as soon as someone throws up the old Astros BS that tells me they have no other sensible retort.
Carry on, without me.

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[Dielon]

Angel Reese- called Caitlin a ho*
Walks around taunting AFTER the game.
Gives a finger to Iowa fans before the game.
People in this thread still think they can compare her antics to Caitlin.
Angel Reese has an extremely abrasive personality and learns it from her coach. Who is not a good person.

[spurs50fan]

A record was set for viewers and I don't think it was to see LSU trounce em :D Thus the outrage over the only thing they could find...trash talk? :rolleyes:

[Astros19]

A record was set for viewers and I don't think it was to see LSU trounce em :D Thus the outrage over the only thing they could find...trash talk? :rolleyes:

There was a hell of a lot of outrage over the officiating as well.
Deservedly so I might add.
I'm a Hawkeye fan and have no problem saying LSU deserved to win the game.
That girl off the bench, Carsons, is who should have been player of the game in my opinion. That girl was on fire!

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[jjas311]

Do you know how to read?
Frenzy already posted about the differences between the two. But go ahead ignore everything else that made this incident different.
If you think it's fine to taunt opponents AFTER the game then I don't know what to tell you.
Well, maybe one thing, please don't ever coach or have children.

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What about me - do you think I’d be a good dad?

[jplarson]

And how dare you. In high school I hit an RBI single off of Chad Billingsley AND was penalized for a late hit on Brady Quinn IN THE SAME YEAR. I had not one, not three, but TWO Division III schools basically begging me to try out for their football teams.

I know what it's like to compete on an elite level.

I love everything about this. Easily top 5 BO CotY!

[Astros19]

What about me - do you think I’d be a good dad?Go ahead and start a new thread with a poll.
Maybe somebody will give you the answer you desire.

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[Astros19]

Regardless of this nonsense it's pretty incredible that Clark won the AP Player of the Year, Naismith College Player of the Year, USBWA National Player of the Year and the John R. Wooden Award and the Wade Trophy.
No ring or championship trophy, but certainly nothing to sneeze at.

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[atoaz12]

I played against a girl given a scholarship from the Gophers. I was decent at basketball (only played HS, no college) and these girls are a lot better than you think.


Girl power!

I went to a smaller D1 school and some of the better intramural guys (ones that would likely play for D3 schools but chose scholastics, etc.) would scrimmage the girl's school team

The girls can play

a decent JV high school boys team would beat the 5 best women's bball players on the planet.

the best high school men's team would beat the aforementioned women by at least 200

You're so very off on this

Not exactly.

When Reese did it to Clark when an LSU player was shooting a free throw... that one I have NO issues with. Clark did it and Reese did it back to her.

When Reese followed her for a good 10 seconds and taunted Clark over and over and over... THAT was the classless move. No room for that. You did it once... Clark did it once. Clark didn't chase down ANY player... that's the difference.

Bingo. Reese was obnoxious and over the top with it

It seems like a lot of people are ignorant of the context:

Clark's trash talking was directed towards Hailey Van Lith of Louisville—someone she's friends with. The two of them were even Team USA roommates when they won gold in Thailand. There was an actual relationship there and it was in direct response to HVL chirping earlier. It also directly followed a big play by Clark and came in the middle of the game.

Reese has no relationship with Clark and ran across the court following Clark as the game was ending.

The only way someone says the two instances are the same is if they never played sports themselves.

Great post.

Comon guys. This is really a simple one.

100% of the media attention and the buzz was about Clark and Iowa. When they knocked off SC, LSU wasn't even getting a mention for taking down the 1 seed Hokies. I bet those young ladies internalized a lot of "us vs. the world" feelings and when they had secured the title, they had their fun poking the player who was perceived as a God.

Perhaps a bit disrespectful but really not that big of a deal. That Reese is spending 24 straight hours on Twitter after the fact shows her immaturity; but again ... not that big of a deal.

They were salty at the attention. Absolutely.

Plus, LSU should have smoked Iowa. USC too. They were bigger, deeper, more athletic. Without Clark, Iowa likely is a fringe tournament team.

[spurs50fan]

Regardless of this nonsense it's pretty incredible that Clark won the AP Player of the Year, Naismith College Player of the Year, USBWA National Player of the Year and the John R. Wooden Award and the Wade Trophy.
No ring or championship trophy, but certainly nothing to sneeze at.

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Simply Amazing :)!

[BostonNut]

And how dare you. In high school I hit an RBI single off of Chad Billingsley AND was penalized for a late hit on Brady Quinn IN THE SAME YEAR. I had not one, not three, but TWO Division III schools basically begging me to try out for their football teams.

I know what it's like to compete on an elite level.

Can I send you a SASE 4 a TTM graph?

[TheFrenzy]

Good to see Reese and Clark coming together to dunk on Jill. (https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/36069389/iowa-caitlin-clark-says-only-lsu-visit-white-house)

Adding politics to sports is almost always a bad idea.

[coltsnsox07]

Maybe Jill wants as many young gals around for her hubby to creep on..

[Dielon]

Good to see Reese and Clark coming together to dunk on Jill. (https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/36069389/iowa-caitlin-clark-says-only-lsu-visit-white-house)

Adding politics to sports is almost always a bad idea.

I dont know if this is "dunking" on her. They always invite the winning team, I dont know if inviting Iowa as well is getting more political than it already is.

I will say, you can tell Caitlin Clark is a marketing major. She knows to present herself and say the right things to the media. If she were to start "clapping back" as the kids say the Angel Reese fans on twitter would erupt and the 5000 word thinkpieces would be numerous on ESPN.

[ninjacookies]

Casuals don't know any of these young women from a can of paint; personalities included.

Sure it was in bad taste, but female sports need these kind of polarizing figures to continue gaining some sort of media traction. At the very least, this completely inconsequential (and frankly, trivial) debacle will spark a few outsiders to check out some games next year, where normally they would have never even given it a thought.


Shoutout to Caitlyn. She handled everything like a champ on tonight's interview. Pure class. The public seems more perturbed by Reese's actions than "it's just a part of the game" Clark herself.

[oldgoldy97]

Maybe Jill wants as many young gals around for her hubby to creep on..

Will he grab them by the ....?

[fidrych]

There is an old coaching axiom.

You get do not get what you teach you get what you emphasize. Kids will pick up on what is important to you and what is not.

For example....

HS Boys team. We are a terrible offensive rebounding team. Average 2-3 a game, which by statistical standards is good for 2-4 point s a game. We aren't sending 2-3 guys back to stop transition. Transition isnt hurting us. Offensive rebounds become a teaching point. We want/demand 6-8 a game. Thats our goal. Suddenly we are near or above that number consistently. Thats worth 10-12 points a game (extra possessions equals extra shots). From afar one would ask "what kind of drills did you run to improve in that area?". None is the answer. Kids knew it was important to us and it become important to them. So....

Ill put this mostly at Kim Mulkeys feet. Sorry if anyone is a fan. She gets what she allows.

Sorry for long winded explanation. If anyone wants to know why the Wisconsin Badger Men would continually lead the nation in least turnovers under Bo Ryan, I can give you a similar explanation.

[tjenkins]

Angel Reese- called Caitlin a ho*
Walks around taunting AFTER the game.
Gives a finger to Iowa fans before the game.
People in this thread still think they can compare her antics to Caitlin.
Angel Reese has an extremely abrasive personality and learns it from her coach. Who is not a good person.

I 100% agree with this statement!!!

[boxbuster7]

Paige Bueckers? Steph followed her while she was in high school. She’s currently hurt.

just saw this. Yes that is who I was thinking of. thank you!

[Retired hobbist]

Good to see Reese and Clark coming together to dunk on Jill. (https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/36069389/iowa-caitlin-clark-says-only-lsu-visit-white-house)

Adding politics to sports is almost always a bad idea.

That was weird and leads to a slippery slope of do all runner ups have to get this invitation to the White House if Biden is the president?

[rhigh2390]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.insider.com/lsu-angel-reese-rejects-jill-biden-apology-suggests-meet-obamas-2023-4%3famp

Angel Reese seems like a total idiot... That's all there is to it and pretty much the end of the story.

[oldgoldy97]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.insider.com/lsu-angel-reese-rejects-jill-biden-apology-suggests-meet-obamas-2023-4%3famp

Angel Reese seems like a total idiot... That's all there is to it and pretty much the end of the story.

She will end up the most disliked athlete of 2023.

[TheFrenzy]

"We'll go to the Obamas."

:cry:

[TheFrenzy]

I'll give her this: She hustles hard. Maybe she could team up with Vegas Dave.

https://i.imgur.com/PG16T3f.png

[oldgoldy97]

I’d rather buy her fake eyelashes.

[21Pittsburgh58]

Looks like Angel wants to visit the Obama's instead of the White House.

[ninjacookies]

Reese Shakur just living her best life manifesting dystopian visionz in a post-ALpocalyptic Sharpton society.

I'm here for it.


Surprised she mustered the courage to play a sport overran by predominantly white backboards and nets.

[oldgoldy97]

Reese Shakur just living her best life manifesting dystopian visionz in a post-ALpocalyptic Sharpton society.

I'm here for it.


Surprised she mustered the courage to play a sport overran by predominantly white backboards and nets.

Think how she also suffered through playing at Maryland before the LSU calling came. Back in the old days you’d need to sit a year. Back in the even older days, you’d be stuck at that school.

But she’s downtrodden and disrespected :(

[ninjacookies]

Think how she also suffered through playing at Maryland before the LSU calling came. Back in the old days you’d need to sit a year. Back in the even older days, you’d be stuck at that school.

But she’s downtrodden and disrespected :(

Didn't know her history. Regardless, she's playing the race card(s) like Doyle Brunson, and we haven't even seen the turn.

Wonder how the WNBA'll handle a potential Kaepernick successor in the making, considering they seem to be way ahead of the curve in terms of player leeway.

[oldgoldy97]

Well, she better not bring that sweet hash oil over to the red sickle when the W season is over.

[ninjacookies]

Vlad might grant her immunity considering she's now Enemy of the State.

[ninjacookies]

wrong thread.

[hxcmilkshake]

Didn't know her history. Regardless, she's playing the race card(s) like Doyle Brunson, and we haven't even seen the turn.

Wonder how the WNBA'll handle a potential Kaepernick successor in the making, considering they seem to be way ahead of the curve in terms of player leeway.Caitlin pouring cold water over her taunting pretty much ends her 15 minutes.

Nobody gives a crap about the WNBA

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[ninjacookies]

Caitlin pouring cold water over her taunting pretty much ends her 15 minutes.

Nobody gives a crap about the WNBA

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Is she even good enough to make it to the league? Again, I'm completely out the loop. But you're right...she's definitely trying to milk her 15 minutes. Enjoy it while it lasts, I guess...

[mnvikingstwins]

LSU was working at raising cane's today. Good training for when Reese gets done with her college eligibility

[Dielon]

Who's more insufferable Reese or LeBron?

[Dielon]

I feel bad, I've dogged on her alot in this thread. Ill say one nice thing- she plays good basketball.

[Boo]

I’d rather buy her fake eyelashes.

This post doesn't surprise anyone on BO.

[oldgoldy97]

This post doesn't surprise anyone on BO.

https://media.tenor.com/XYL-Yo9rULoAAAAC/lashes-batting.gif

[indyguy]

Didn't know her history. Regardless, she's playing the race card(s) like Doyle Brunson, and we haven't even seen the turn.

Wonder how the WNBA'll handle a potential Kaepernick successor in the making, considering they seem to be way ahead of the curve in terms of player leeway.

See Cambage, Liz...out of the league.

There are only 12 teams and they aren't going to take the time to deal with controversy when they don't have to.

[Ferg1945]

I believe she was mentioned earlier in this thread.

Hailey Van Lith has entered the transfer portal. Scheduled to graduate in May. She has 2 years remaining to earn NIL money.

Where does she go? Will we see a couple super teams?

[hxcmilkshake]

Uconn/Iowa next year. Paige wants in on the newfound edginess in women's college bk

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[mnvikingstwins]

I believe she was mentioned earlier in this thread.

Hailey Van Lith has entered the transfer portal. Scheduled to graduate in May. She has 2 years remaining to earn NIL money.

Where does she go? Will we see a couple super teams?

Limited options if she goes to an Adidas school

[Stifle]

Limited options if she goes to an Adidas school

I would have never thought I would start a woman's sports thread if someone were to ask. As far as shoe deals for women, watch the movie “Air” and who may be that next athlete who creates change within the sport and shoe world. Jordan and 2 sisters from Compton certainly created change.

As far as the Championship game, Clark played well but the young lady who had only 11 points throughout the Tournament had 22 points on only 8 field goal attempts. That was the difference.

Clark will earn some decent NIL funds staying in College and that alone signifies change for women’s sports.

[Ferg1945]

Caitlin Clark is turning pro.

Indiana Fever have the #1 pick.

Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston will be a pretty good duo.

[JAMSC]

Caitlin Clark is turning pro.

Indiana Fever have the #1 pick.

Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston will be a pretty good duo.


WNBA Prizm gonna be more expensive than NBA Prizm next season.

[bradjames12]

This will be first time I've ever said this..

I'm going to a Fever game next season..

[sportzluvr1]

Caitlin Clark the GOAT.

This is big for the culture.

[ninjacookies]

Biggest female prospect since Mia Khalifa.

This should open up a whole new demographic of armed Walmart goers garbed in Aileen Wuornos jumpsuits and matching Air Max 95's.

Healthy for the hobby, imo.

[onenineeightsix]

Biggest female prospect since Mia Khalifa.

This should open up a whole new demographic of armed Walmart goers garbed in Aileen Wuornos jumpsuits and matching Air Max 95's.

Healthy for the hobby, imo.

Man Aileen Wournos is a tougher pull than the plane at the state fair. Nice one.

[cms11]

Caitlin Clark is turning pro.

Indiana Fever have the #1 pick.

Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston will be a pretty good duo.

Really crazy the Fever will have the two best young players in the league.

I'm not a WNBA expert - is there any young duo that comes close?

[asujbl]

Really crazy the Fever will have the two best young players in the league.

I'm not a WNBA expert - is there any young duo that comes close?

The two best? How are defining young?

[Ferg1945]

Really crazy the Fever will have the two best young players in the league.

I'm not a WNBA expert - is there any young duo that comes close?

Boston was the #1 in 2023 - (22 years old)

Clark will be the #1 in 2024 - (22 years old)

As far as a young core... nobody will have anything even close to the Fever.

This is the blueprint for building a dynasty. A solid inside presence with a lethal threat from outside. You pair those 2 with solid scoring role players and the Fever can become the next Seattle Storm/Las Vegas Aces... teams that will be top contenders for years.

[EBCollectibles]

Would be amazing to see her drafted in the NBA. Then heads would start exploding.

[asujbl]

Boston was the #1 in 2023 - (22 years old)

Clark will be the #1 in 2024 - (22 years old)

As far as a young core... nobody will have anything even close to the Fever.

This is the blueprint for building a dynasty. A solid inside presence with a lethal threat from outside. You pair those 2 with solid scoring role players and the Fever can become the next Seattle Storm/Las Vegas Aces... teams that will be top contenders for years.

We define young differently

[Ferg1945]

We define young differently

There are different levels of young.

25-29 is still young... but no team...NBA or WNBA has a younger core than the Fever will have in a few weeks. The Spurs will when they draft someone to play with Wemby.

[glassofwater]

I thought she would stay in school one more year. So Topps can have clark as the main star when they get the licensee back. it will be weird that she will have zero autos for panini wnba cards.

[bradjames12]

Free throw line to break the all time scoring record...

Was expecting a logo 3

[Stifle]

Would be amazing to see her drafted in the NBA. Then heads would start exploding.

She has game, but her physique would be humbled.

Hope she has a great Tournament run while her career is injury free.

[Braswell10]

Id take her on the Wizards

[oldgoldy97]

I wrote in two weeks ago to the local radio show the Wolves should spend a second on her just for the pub.

[bradjames12]

I wrote in two weeks ago to the local radio show the Wolves should spend a second on her just for the pub.

One would think everyone would want to be talking about her

Indiana Fever average ticket prices have more than doubled since she declared for the WNBA draft

[JAMSC]

https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2024/03/06/panini-signs-endorsement-deal-with-caitlin-clark

WNBA Prizm gonna be the product of the year

[byronscott4ever]

https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2024/03/06/panini-signs-endorsement-deal-with-caitlin-clark

WNBA Prizm gonna be the product of the year

They did a Topps move if autos on anything after 4/1 are Panini only—Topps won’t have any WNBA autos of her for a while or longer…

[Tonic3]

Wonder what that means for all the Topps products? I guess no more auto's of her in future products other than Panini.

[glassofwater]

Wonder what that means for all the Topps products? I guess no more auto's of her in future products other than Panini.

They have bowman best coming out next week. What’s weird Rubin already said they get nba/wnba rights next year in a recent interview last week.

[byronscott4ever]

They have bowman best coming out next week. What’s weird Rubin already said they get nba/wnba rights next year in a recent interview last week.

So Topps can make pro cards of her but no autos—like Wemby in reverse.

[JAMSC]

Article didn’t say how long the deal is for. If the people around her are smart, they’d structure it so she’s Panini exclusive until their contract runs out and everything switches over to Topps/Fanatics.

[glassofwater]

https://blog.paniniamerica.net/panini-america-signs-caitlin-clark-to-exclusive-partnership-for-trading-cards-and-memorabilia/

Deal doesn't start to April 1st. So in guessing the topps deal ends after march madness. Bowman best pump

[bloodwings19]

Let's do it.... C.Clark vs. Curry in 3 All-Star point contest in 2025. C.Clark and Curry dual signed card, hell yes.....................

[jhssketchcards]

Congrats on her record. Makes one appreciate even more the greatness of Pistol Pete… his record stood for decades and he did it in only 3 seasons, 83 games compared to Clark’s 4 years 130 games


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After initially seeing her potential, Caitlin has not only had me be observant of the WNBA. Clark started off slow but showed she could be dominant but was dominant. The WNBA may have kick started a new era like that of Magic vs Bird with her rival A. Reece though Reece’s team was insignificant in the season. If someone would have asked me a couple years ago if I would track women’s basketball I would have laughed but I ended up being more observant of the Fever than I was the Tigers and they are about to reach the Playoffs.

Hands down ROY and I’m sure she will be a future MVP of the League. As far as her value to the League, unmatched value !

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Let’s rev the engine on this train for Clark. I believe her second season will have a much stronger start because she understands her players strength & weaknesses. I just hope that the refs will throw out those that attempt to end the abuse of the overkill of physicality towards her. Would like to see Clark finish the season healthy.