Finalist: All Eyes on 22
Iowa women's basketball guard Caitlin Clark has always been a star. Clark entered college as a five-star recruit with two state records. After four years with the Hawkeyes, Clark became the NCAA's men's and women's all-time leading scorer, has amassed several awards and honors, and was selected by the Indiana Fever as the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft. With her growing fame around the world, fans are selling out every arena she plays in. But, with the growth of women’s basketball comes a media craze and constant expectations. Still, Clark is grateful for the opportunity to inspire a younger generation.
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Iowa associate head coach Jan Jensen and Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrate a win during a women’s basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Maryland at a sold-out Xfinity Center in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 93-85. The Iowa women’s basketball team broke viewership records all season, most notably during the NCAA women’s basketball tournament. The Elite Eight matchup between Iowa and LSU drew 12.3 million average viewers. The Iowa vs. UConn game in the Final Four had 14.43 million average viewers. Then, on April 7 during the NCAA championship between Iowa and South Carolina, about 19 million average viewers tuned into the game.
