Caitlin Clark: Nation's BEST GUARD. USBWA 1st Team All American. WBCA&USBWA Nat'l Freshman of YR. 799 Pts is Iowa FR Record. 26.6 PPG is #1 in Nation

[Franisdaman]

April 3 Update:








April 2 Update:

The Nation's BEST GUARD? Caitlin Clark.​

The Dawn Staley Award (Web SIte: https://www.dawnstaleyaward.org/)​

is given to the most outstanding collegiate guard in the country; a player who exemplifies the skills that Dawn possessed during her career (ball handling, scoring, her ability to distribute the basketball and her will to win).​

CURRENT NATIONAL SCORING LEADERS

1	Caitlin Clark	Iowa	26.6
2	Anastasia Hayes	Middle Tenn.	26.5
3	Cierra Hooks	Ohio	25.1
4	Kierstan Bell	FGCU	24.3
5	Ashley Joens	Iowa St.	24.2
6	Dyaisha Fair	Buffalo	24.1
7	Naz Hillmon	Michigan	23.9
8	Micaela Kelly	Central Mich.	23.9
9	IImar'I Thomas	Cincinnati	23.7
10	Kionna Jeter	Towson	23.0

March 30 Update:

Caitlin had an NCAA-leading TWELVE 30-point games this season.

She finished the season #1 in the Nation in scoring, averaging 26.6 points per game (799 points in 30 games).

And now this:




March 27 Update:

Caitlin had 21 points in #5 Seed Iowa's 92-72 loss to #1 Seed UConn.

She has an NCAA-leading TWELVE 30-point games this season.

She finishes the season averaging 26.6 points per game (799 points in 30 games)

As you can see in what follows, she has one of the highest scoring averages by a freshman in Division I women's history.

The top 3 are:
* San Diego State's Tina Hutchinson at 29.9 in 1983-84
* Appalachian State's Valorie Whiteside at 27.1 in 1984-85
* Delaware's Elena Delle Donne at 26.7 in 2009-10 (ESPN Stats & Info)


March 23 Update:

Caitlin had 35 points in #5 Seed Iowa's 86-72 win over #4 Seed Kentucky.

This was her NCAA-leading 12th 30-point game this season.

She averages 26.8 points per game (778 points in 29 games)

As you can see in what follows, she is close to having the THIRD-highest scoring average by a freshman in Division I women's history.

The top three now are:
* San Diego State's Tina Hutchinson at 29.9 in 1983-84
* Appalachian State's Valorie Whiteside at 27.1 in 1984-85
* Delaware's Elena Delle Donne at 26.7 in 2009-10 (ESPN Stats & Info)




March 21 Update:

Caitlin had 23 points in #5 Seed Iowa's 87-72 win over #12 Seed Central Michigan.

She averages 26.5 points per game (743 points in 28 games)

As you can see in what follows, she is close to having the THIRD-highest scoring average by a freshman in Division I women's history.

The top three now are:
* San Diego State's Tina Hutchinson at 29.9 in 1983-84
* Appalachian State's Valorie Whiteside at 27.1 in 1984-85
* Delaware's Elena Delle Donne at 26.7 in 2009-10 (ESPN Stats & Info)


March 13 Update:

Caitlin had 21 points in Iowa's 104-84 loss to #7 Maryland.

She averages 26.7 points per game (720 points in 27 games)

If Clark finishes with her current scoring average, it will be the THIRD-highest by a freshman in Division I women's history.

The top three now are:
* San Diego State's Tina Hutchinson at 29.9 in 1983-84
* Appalachian State's Valorie Whiteside at 27.1 in 1984-85
* Delaware's Elena Delle Donne at 26.7 in 2009-10 (ESPN Stats & Info)


March 12 Update:

Caitlin had 20 points in Iowa's 87-72 win over Michigan State.

She averages 26.9 points per game (699 points in 26 games)

If Clark finishes with her current scoring average, it will be the THIRD-highest by a freshman in Division I women's history.

The top three now are:
* San Diego State's Tina Hutchinson at 29.9 in 1983-84
* Appalachian State's Valorie Whiteside at 27.1 in 1984-85
* Delaware's Elena Delle Donne at 26.7 in 2009-10 (ESPN Stats & Info)


March 11 Update:

Caitlin had 21 points in Iowa's 73-62 win over #19 Rutgers.

She averages 27.2 points per game (679 points in 25 games)

If Clark finishes with her current scoring average, it will be the SECOND-highest by a freshman in Division I women's history.

The top three now are:
* San Diego State's Tina Hutchinson at 29.9 in 1983-84
* Appalachian State's Valorie Whiteside at 27.1 in 1984-85
* Delaware's Elena Delle Donne at 26.7 in 2009-10 (ESPN Stats & Info)



March 10 Update:

Caitlin had 27 points in Iowa's 83-72 win over Purdue.

She averages 27.4 points per game (658 points in 24 games)

If Clark finishes with her current scoring average, it will be the SECOND-highest by a freshman in Division I women's history.

The top three now are:
* San Diego State's Tina Hutchinson at 29.9 in 1983-84
* Appalachian State's Valorie Whiteside at 27.1 in 1984-85
* Delaware's Elena Delle Donne at 26.7 in 2009-10 (ESPN Stats & Info)


March 6 Update:

Caitlin had 35 points in Iowa's 83-75 win vs Little Debbie.

She averages 27.4 points per game (631 points in 23 games)

If Clark finishes with her current scoring average, it will be the SECOND-highest by a freshman in Division I women's history.

The top three now are:
* San Diego State's Tina Hutchinson at 29.9 in 1983-84
* Appalachian State's Valorie Whiteside at 27.1 in 1984-85
* Delaware's Elena Delle Donne at 26.7 in 2009-10 (ESPN Stats & Info)



March 3 Update:

Caitlin had 32 points in Iowa's 89-80 loss at #10 Indiana.

She averages 27.1 points per game (596 points in 22 games)

If Clark finishes with her current scoring average, it will be the SECOND-highest by a freshman in Division I women's history.

The top three now are:
* San Diego State's Tina Hutchinson at 29.9 in 1983-84
* Appalachian State's Valorie Whiteside at 27.1 in 1984-85
* Delaware's Elena Delle Donne at 26.7 in 2009-10 (ESPN Stats & Info).

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Feb 28 Update:

Caitlin had 18 points in Iowa's 84-70 win over Wisconsin.

She averages 26.9 points per game (564 points in 21 games)

Feb 25 Update:

Caitlin had 27 points in Iowa's 89-67 win over #12 Michigan.

She averages 27.3 points per game (546 points in 20 games)



ORIGINAL POST (Feb 23):

She is # 2 in the nation at 27.3 points per game (519 points in 19 games).

NOTE that she finished with 34 points in this game. She sat for about half of the 4th Quarter with the game out of reach.




Her complete stats: https://hawkeyesports.com/roster/caitlin-clark/

 

[TJFant]

What an incredible talent!

 

[Kurt Warner]

She is absolutely unbelievable. Wow

 

[trail888]

Should of gotten player of the week also with her numbers.

 

[Franisdaman]

So, I was looking at her stats.

Is this good?

* 27.3 ppg
* #2 in nation in scoring
* 48% FG
* 40% from 3
* 84% FTs

* 118 Rebounds (6.2/game)
* 126 assists (6.6/game)

* 25 steals (1.3/game)
* 9 blocks (.5/game)

* 97 turnovers (5.1/game)

* 620 minutes played of possible 760 (33 minutes/game)

 

[jonesy5960]

She'd be a one and done on the men's side and battling Garza for POTY.

 

[natchrlman]

I’m guessing that Hayes from Middle Tennessee hasn’t seen the level of competition that Clark has

 

[mtown66]

I was hoping for a 40 point game to help her win the POY in the Big Ten and was disappointed when she sat so much in the second half especially in the 4th qtr. when other starters were still in the game. We weren't going to win the game, but it would have been nice to get within 10-12 points after being down so much.

 

[UpstreamHawkeye]

She sat so that she can have legs for another 30-point game tomorrow, which might just give Iowa a win!

 

[Franisdaman]

Caitlin had 27 points in Iowa's 89-67 win over #12 Michigan.

She averages 27.3 points per game (546 points in 20 games).

Here are a couple highlight videos:

Watch:

 

[Auger]

Could be a special year next year. Return some great pieces and bring in a nice class. Need a few of the role players to grow their game but should be a very deep team.

 

[JupiterHawk]

Iowa women never seem to be on tv down here in S Florida. B1G network plus is the best route?

 

[Franisdaman]

Iowa women never seem to be on tv down here in S Florida. B1G network plus is the best route?

games have been tossed around quite a bit. a lot of games originally were to be on BTN Plus but then Caitlin became a huge story and the B1G moved games to BTN TV

would you believe the next game is on FS1? I had to do a double check

Whenever I need to know TV & start times of the next Iowa sporting event (football, basketball, wrestling, etc) i google it. In this case, the key words to google are Iowa womens basketball schedule

Here is the direct link to the schedule: https://hawkeyesports.com/sports/wbball/schedule/

 

[Suterman]

They were on the Fox Sports App last night. Thankfully, I have a smart TV and downloaded the app. They played lights out and made my night much better.

 

[JEDN]

IMO was their best game of the year as the defense and rebounding were vastly improved. Her dribble behind the back move in the 4th quarter was a thing of beauty.

 

[Franisdaman]

IMO was their best game of the year as the defense and rebounding were vastly improved. Her dribble behind the back move in the 4th quarter was a thing of beauty.

the last time i checked Iowa was projected as an 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament

 

[JupiterHawk]

games have been tossed around quite a bit. a lot of games originally were to be on BTN Plus but then Caitlin became a huge story and the B1G moved games to BTN TV

would you believe the next game is on FS1? I had to do a double check

Whenever I need to know TV & start times of the next Iowa sporting event (football, basketball, wrestling, etc) i google it. In this case, the key words to google are Iowa womens basketball schedule

Here is the direct link to the schedule: https://hawkeyesports.com/sports/wbball/schedule/

excellent. Thank you!

 

[Mohawkeye]

Pretty great to have her and Garza playing at the same time at Iowa, both likely GOAT. Reminds me of the last heyday in Iowa basketball in the late 80’s. Damn I got older just writing that.

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[chuck285]

If she was playing for Illinois like Ayo D. she would have had 3 more thirty point games and a couple of triple doubles. And maybe a couple of more steals as time runs out

 

[Torg]

Through Feb 23:

Rank........Name...........................................Team........................................PPG

1	Anastasia Hayes	Middle Tenn.	28.2
2	Caitlin Clark	Iowa	27.3
3	Naz Hillmon	Michigan	25.9
4	Cierra Hooks	Ohio	25.7
5	Kierstan Bell	FGCU	25.2
6	Dyaisha Fair	Buffalo	24.8
7	Chelsey Perry	UT Martin	23.8
8	Ashley Joens	Iowa St.	23.6
9	Kionna Jeter	Towson	23.4
10	Micaela Kelly	Central Mich.	23.3

NCAA College Women's Basketball DI Stats | NCAA.com

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So two in the top ten are true freshmen from the state of Iowa!

😎 cool

 

[bunsen82]

So two in the top ten are true freshmen from the state of Iowa!

😎 cool

the main point that 2 girls from Iowa are in the top 10 is cool, but Joens is a Junior.

 

[retrodent]

Wish boys had a shooter like her in addition to what we have

 

[retrodent]

Iowa women never seem to be on tv down here in S Florida. B1G network plus is the best route?

. Yes- you can see them all or if busy watch the replay the next day

 

[GOHOX69]

That woman can stroke it.

 

[Franisdaman]

Caitlin had 18 points today in Iowa's 84-70 win over Wisconsin.

She averages 26.9 points per game (564 points in 21 games)

 

[Gabe Sifuentes]

Caitlin had 18 points today in Iowa's 84-70 win over Wisconsin.

She averages 26.9 points per game (564 points in 21 games)

She also broke the made 3 point shots for a freshman today even though she was "cold" for her

 

[the24fan]

She also broke the made 3 point shots for a freshman today even though she was "cold" for her

And just think she gets an extra year if she wants it! Gotta love it

 

[Franisdaman]

She also broke the made 3 point shots for a freshman today even though she was "cold" for her

if she stays healthy, can she hit 3,000 points in 4 years?

 

[HawkRugged17]

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Gabe Sifuentes]

if she stays healthy, can she hit 3,000 points in 4 years?

I think it depends on if future seasons are shortened due to COVID. We lost about 5 games this year. she likely will be just over 700 at season's end. She will need a few BTT NCAA runs to have a chance at . She is on pace to tie or break MGs record. Also as the team grows around her she will likely average closer to 18-22 a night as the scoring becomes more balanced. I expect to see more triple doubles and fewer 30 point games next season.

 

[Herky T Hawk]

I think it depends on if future seasons are shortened due to COVID. We lost about 5 games this year. she likely will be just over 700 at season's end. She will need a few BTT NCAA runs to have a chance at . She is on pace to tie or break MGs record. Also as the team grows around her she will likely average closer to 18-22 a night as the scoring becomes more balanced. I expect to see more triple doubles and fewer 30 point games next season.

Crazy to think that she has 4 seasons of eligibility left after this year. Most players don’t hit 700 points in a career. It is too bad the ages didn’t line up to have her on the team with our last two B1G POY women. Just imagine what a team with that lineup could have accomplished.

 

[wbrhawkeye]

14 Assists. Periodt!

 

[chuck285]

14 Assists. Periodt!

Too much passing. Needs to go for 30 every game....Just kidding

 

[Franisdaman]

check these out & watch:

 

[Franisdaman]

Caitlin had 32 points in Iowa's 89-80 loss today at #10 Indiana.

She is averaging 27.1 points per game (596 points in 22 games).

 

[Kurt Warner]

No other words than just plain amazing

 

[Gabe Sifuentes]

Too bad two of those fouls were complete BS, especially the 3rd foul which was a complete flop job by IN.

 

[natchrlman]

Too bad two of those fouls were complete BS, especially the 3rd foul which was a complete flop job by IN.

yea that was a serious flop.... guess I don’t understand the rule on that....does the offensive foul call negate the flop.... seems like the flop sold the call