The Iowa Hawkeyes' superstar point guard and the high-rated NCAA Tournament on the women's side are already creating exciting ripple effects.
Iowa Hawkeyes superstar point guard Caitlin Clark will face off against Paige Bueckers and the rest of the University of Connecticut Huskies tonight at 6:30 p.m. PT/9:30 p.m. ET, for the opportunity to play in the NCAA championship game.
Whether or not the 33-4 Hawkeyes can vanquish the 33-5 Huskies , Clark's impact on the future of women's basketball seems secure. Bueckers is no slouch either, and one of the draft-eligible stars of the game who reportedly does intend to return to college for 2024-25.The sharpshooting senior's insane scoring touch has captivated audiences all across the country and world, at a level never before seen in women's hoops. The Elite Eight clash that saw Clark propel Iowa to beat the LSU Tigers, a rematch of last year's NCAA championship bout , drew a record 12.3 million viewers. Clark did not disappoint, scoring 41 points, passing for 12 assists, grabbing seven rebounds, swiping two steals and blocking a shot.The average price of a ticket to take in this Final Four matchup with Clark has now increased to an astronomical $726, which has lapped the average price of a men's Final Four ticket.Clark has won basically every honor this season outside of a title. She's a two-time Associated Press Player of the Year, a two-time Honda Sports Award winner, a two-time Naismith College Player of the Year, a two-time USBWA National Player of the Year, a two-time Wade Trophy winner, a three-time unanimous NCAA All-American First-Teamer, a four-time USBWA All-American First Teamer, a three-time Associated Press All-American First Teamer, a four-time WBCA Coaches' All-American, a three-time Dawn Staley Award winner, a two-time Nancy Lieberman Award winner, a three-time Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player, a three-time Big Ten Player of the Year, and a four-time All-Big Ten First-Teamer. She's also led the NCAA in scoring and assists in three of her four collegiate seasons.Across her 37 contests thus far this year, the 6-foot guard is averaging 32 points on .460/.380/.862 shooting splits, nine assists, 7.3 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 0.5 blocks a night.Now, it appears that the high-rated NCAA Tournament on the women's side are already creating exciting ripple effects. According to Karen Garcia of The Los Angeles Times, Clark's impending entrance in the WNBA has seen ticket prices shoot up in anticipation of her arrival. The Indiana Fever possess the top pick, which is almost guaranteed to be used on Clark. Garcia reports that the sticker price on a ticket for a family of four to take in a Fever-LA Sparks game has increased from $16 last season to $448-$560 this year.As Garcia notes, the cost of Sparks tickets for this summer's WNBA season on StubHub are on a par with the prices of Cleveland Cavaliers and Lakers tickets this season. It's quite the achievement.
Please follow us on Google to support us United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
ESPN, ABC pick up Caitlin Clark's story during the NCAA TournamentCaitlin Clark will make plenty of appearances on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC for at least the next six months. It starts this weekend with the women's NCAA Tournament and will continue this summer when Clark has her rookie season in the WNBA. Iowa had only two away or neutral site games on ESPN2 after ESPN’s contract with the Big Ten expired.
Read more »
How to Watch Caitlin Clark in the NCAA TournamentRandi Richardson is a reporter for NBC News' TODAY.com based in Brooklyn.
Read more »
Caitlin Clark, No. 1 seed Hawkeyes take steady approach to NCAA TournamentThe first two rounds of the women's NCAA Tournament are the last chances for Iowa’s Caitlin Clark to play at home, and the last opportunity for Clark and fellow starters Gabbie Marshall and Kate Martin in the postseason. But they prefer not to think of it that way. Clark says they're taking a businesslike approach. “We are here to win,' she says.
Read more »
Caitlin Clark and Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA TournamentShe became the NCAA's all-time scoring leader this season and now No. 22 Caitlin Clark has one last shot at bringing a national championship back to Iowa. The Hawkeyes star may be throwing her hat in the ring for the 2024 WNBA Draft, but not without attending to the business at hand of winning March Madness. Caitlin Clark is one of the most exciting athletes in college basketball, making her games even more thrilling to watch. Keep reading for everything you need to know about how to watch Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Read more »
Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to victory in NCAA tournamentCaitlin Clark struggled early but finished with 27 points and 10 assists as Iowa defeated Holy Cross 91-65 in a women's NCAA tournament first-round game. Kate Martin also had a double-double for the Hawkeyes. Clark expressed her frustration with missed shots during the game.
Read more »
Caitlin Clark bounces back from sluggish start; Iowa cruises to first-round NCAA Tournament victoryThe Iowa women's basketball team shook off some rust after a nearly two-week layoff between the Big Ten tournament title game and first round of the NCAA tournament.
Read more »