Caitlin Clark: An Unstoppable Force on the Court
Is Caitlin Clark the greatest women's basketball player of all time?
I'm not one for hyperbole, but let's just say that Caitlin Clark is pretty darn good at basketball. In fact, I'd go so far as to say she's the most exciting player to watch in the women's game today.
Clark, a 6'1" guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes, is a scoring machine. She's averaging 27.4 points per game this season, which is second in the nation. She's also shooting 46.7% from the field, 41.9% from three-point range, and 88.8% from the free-throw line. Those are ridiculous numbers!
But Clark is more than just a scorer.
She's also a great passer and rebounder. She's averaging 8.1 assists and 8.0 rebounds per game this season. That makes her one of the most well-rounded players in the country.
Clark's combination of size, skill, and athleticism makes her a nightmare for opposing teams. She can score from anywhere on the court, and she's also a great defender. She's already been named to the All-Big Ten Team three times, and she's a two-time All-American.
Clark is still just 20 years old, so she has a lot of potential left to reach.
But she's already one of the best players in the country, and she's only going to get better. I can't wait to see what she accomplishes in the years to come.
In the meantime, I'll just enjoy watching her play. She's one of the most exciting players to watch in the women's game today.
Here are a few of Clark's highlights from this season:
- She scored a career-high 41 points against Michigan State on January 29th.
- She had a triple-double against Northwestern on February 16th, with 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.
- She led the Hawkeyes to a Big Ten Tournament Championship on March 6th.
Clark is a special player, and I'm excited to see what she accomplishes in her career.