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Caitlin Clark: Superstar

Image via Los Angeles Times
Image via Los Angeles Times

Women’s college basketball star Caitlin Clark is breaking records.

Caitlin Clark ends her college basketball career with a total of 3,951 points, becoming the leading all-time scorer in both Men’s and Women’s Division 1 NCAA College Basketball. Clark surpassed Kelsey Plum’s NCAA Women’s all time scoring record of 3,527 and LSU Men’s Division 1 NCAA star Pete Maravich’s record of 3,667. 

Women’s basketball has often been overlooked, but with dynamic players like Caitlin Clark, the sport has seen a recent surge in popularity. Players such as Lynette Woodward, who held the previous record, were in attendance for Caitlins record breaking game, crediting Clark with  bringing attention to women’s basketball past and present. 

Clark is by far one of the best players in the history of women’s college basketball. Not only can she score, she is a talented player who can shoot with accuracy from anywhere on the court. In addition, Clark’s passing skills continuously create scoring opportunities for her teammates. 

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Clark has had an amazing career as a competitive player receiving many accolades, breaking records, and leading her team to the Big 10 Championship. She received the Big 10 Player of the Year Award for the 3rd season in the row. 

With little left to prove on the college court, Clark will be wrapping up her career at Iowa this season and entering the 2024 WNBA Draft. The Indiana Fever selected her as the top overall pick. 

Caitlin Clark has transformed women’s college basketball. She is an inspiration to players all across the country, bringing excitement and attention to the game. The world is ready to see what she does next. Will she be the GOAT?

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Alivia Pannell
Alivia Pannell, Staff Writer
Alivia is a Sophomore at South Lakes High School. It is Alivia's first year as a writer for the South Lakes Sentinel. In her free time, Alivia loves to play sports like soccer and basketball, watch Netflix, and hang out with her friends and family.

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