Caitlin ends her Iowa Career with 3,951 Points (NCAA & All-Time "Large School" Record). Megan Gustafson finished at 2,804
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With one game to go:
.....................................B1G Record?
1,025 points........................YES
319 assists...........................YES
132 three pt makes............YES
Update on # games needed to break the record:
Year: Points Scored
2021: 799 (30 games).................26.6 ppg
2022: 863 (32 games)..................27.0 ppg
2023: 1,025 (37 games so far)......27.7 ppg
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2,687 Total Points so far.............27.1 ppg Career Ave (99 Games)
3,527 NCAA Record
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841 Points needed to Break the record
Looks like she needs 32 games to do it (27 ppg x 32 games = 864)
NOTE: during the 2022-2023 season (38 games) we played 29 reg season games, 3 B1G tourney games, and 6 NCAA tourney games to get to our current 31-6 record. Next season we should expect around 34 games (29 reg season games plus HOPEFULLY AT LEAST 2 B1G tourney games and 3 NCAA tourney games).
For GOAT Reference:
2,804 Career Points, MEGAN GUSTAFSON (#25 in NCAA History)
...........20.8 ppg, 2015-2019, 135 GP
Year: Points Scored
2021: 799 (30 games).................26.6 ppg
2022: 863 (32 games)..................27.0 ppg
2023: 1,025 (37 games so far)......27.7 ppg
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2,687 Total Points so far.............27.1 ppg Career Ave (99 Games)
3,527 NCAA Record
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841 Points needed to Break the record
Looks like she needs 32 games to do it (27 ppg x 32 games = 864)
NOTE: during the 2022-2023 season (38 games) we played 29 reg season games, 3 B1G tourney games, and 6 NCAA tourney games to get to our current 31-6 record. Next season we should expect around 34 games (29 reg season games plus HOPEFULLY AT LEAST 2 B1G tourney games and 3 NCAA tourney games).
For GOAT Reference:
2,804 Career Points, MEGAN GUSTAFSON (#25 in NCAA History)
...........20.8 ppg, 2015-2019, 135 GP
Looks like she needs 16 points to set the NCAA Tournament record. Swoopes had 177 in 5 games. Already in 2nd place with 161
Lot of interesting points on here returning. But I think if we win tomorrow odds she comes back for a 5th year diminish greatly if she gets a natty. Roster of her core 4 starters with her all gone in 2 years from now. I think she gets pts record in 4 years barring something that keeps her from missing games.
She will make a killing next 12 months on nike 22 Iowa shirts. Thing is what’s so special about her won’t be just girls buying them. Adults will buy them up male and female. I know friend he’s getting one for himself and 2 girls to wear to the games. I bet plenty of students will wear them as well. But even more so I think she’ll be the 1st really big wnba Jersey to sell when she goes pro. I think college bigger draw than wnba but she will help wnba and make just as much if not more if goes and racks up some national endorsements.
She will make a killing next 12 months on nike 22 Iowa shirts. Thing is what’s so special about her won’t be just girls buying them. Adults will buy them up male and female. I know friend he’s getting one for himself and 2 girls to wear to the games. I bet plenty of students will wear them as well. But even more so I think she’ll be the 1st really big wnba Jersey to sell when she goes pro. I think college bigger draw than wnba but she will help wnba and make just as much if not more if goes and racks up some national endorsements.
its gonna be interesting to watch, that's for sure. We have 3 returning starters next year: CC, Kate and Gabbie. Who's gonna step up & replace McKenna? And I really hope they can find a stud big in the transfer portal and make another run next year.
If CC crushes all the records and her goals by the end of next season, boy, we'd be lucky if she came back for a 5th year. Hope she does, but....
That is remarkable considering the scoring she displayed. Amazing, historical night it was.
In today's National Championship game (a 102-85 loss to LSU), Caitlin added another 30 points to her total.
1-3 (33%) from 2 point range
8-19 (42%) from 3
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9-22 (41%) overall shooting
4-5 (80%) FTs
30 points.
1-3 (33%) from 2 point range
8-19 (42%) from 3
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9-22 (41%) overall shooting
4-5 (80%) FTs
30 points.
Will she average 30 or more next year? I think there is a chance and will be interesting to see what happens.
i think we need to get a big in the transfer portal. if not, you might be right.
Definitely need a very good rebounder and shooter at the 4/5. Just do not see that player on the roster unless Stulke and current 5's make a great deal of progress off-season.
Stuelke is gonna be great next year. O'Grady is going to step it up.
I would be a little surprised if she goes after a big in the portal, unless she knows someone is leaving. Bluder is a lot like Fran, she believes in who she has and will not want to mess up team chemistry. If it is someone who has two to three years, I could see that but not one. I think they need someone more athletic, that is for sure. I like O'Grady but her foot speed is just not what it needs to be. Ediger and Goodman are both kinda unknown due to injuries and Gyamfi is a major unknown.
Another reason for Caitlin to stay is the crowd and excitement. WNBA averages around 5000 and top teams 10,000. Iowa averages 8000 and they are 99% huge Hawk fans. Just much better than the WNBA.
O'Grady is a little slow for Iowa's pace but she is a load inside. Could me a major rebound, it looks like she knows how to get position on both ends, and she has the best post coach in the country.
Having said that, if you're a big girl somewhere playing center you might see a big hole that just opened in Iowa's roster.
I was really happy for O'Grady. She's listed at 6'4.
In 18 minutes she really stepped up:
1-1 in FGs
2-4 from the FT line
4 points
5 rebounds (1 offensive)
3 blocks
It is really two holes. C and PF. Stuelke is great at some things, but multiple costly turnovers in the first half showed her youth. O’Grady is a serviceable backup center, but right now isn’t ready for anything more than 10 minutes per game. She relies on her height but doesn’t show much athleticism, agility, or skill right now. She looks lumbering when moving around. Both will need to make major strides in the off-season for us not to take a major step back next year.
Honestly if there was some 6’4” athletic center out there looking to transfer in, you have to find room for her. Lack of height killed us these last few games. We’re not going to play multiple massive bigs at any time, but one would be game changing for us.
End of Season Update on # games needed to break the NCAA scoring record:
Year: Points Scored
2021: 799 (30 games).................26.6 ppg
2022: 863 (32 games)..................27.0 ppg
2023: 1,055 (38 games)...............27.8 ppg
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2,717 Total Points so far.............27.2 ppg Career Ave (100 Games)
3,527 NCAA Record
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811 Points needed to Break the record
Looks like she needs 30 games to do it (27 ppg x 30 games = 810)
NOTE: during the 2022-2023 season (38 games) we played 29 reg season games, 3 B1G tourney games, and 6 NCAA tourney games to get to our final 31-7 record. Next season we should expect around 34 games (29 reg season games plus HOPEFULLY AT LEAST 2 B1G tourney games and 3 NCAA tourney games).
New 4 year Points Projection:
2,717 current points
918 projected pts for 2023-2024 (34 games x 27ppg)
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3,635 Projected Points by end of next season
For GOAT Reference:
2,804 Career Points, MEGAN GUSTAFSON (#25 in NCAA History)
...........20.8 ppg, 2015-2019, 135 GP
Year: Points Scored
2021: 799 (30 games).................26.6 ppg
2022: 863 (32 games)..................27.0 ppg
2023: 1,055 (38 games)...............27.8 ppg
........................................................
2,717 Total Points so far.............27.2 ppg Career Ave (100 Games)
3,527 NCAA Record
........................................................
811 Points needed to Break the record
Looks like she needs 30 games to do it (27 ppg x 30 games = 810)
NOTE: during the 2022-2023 season (38 games) we played 29 reg season games, 3 B1G tourney games, and 6 NCAA tourney games to get to our final 31-7 record. Next season we should expect around 34 games (29 reg season games plus HOPEFULLY AT LEAST 2 B1G tourney games and 3 NCAA tourney games).
New 4 year Points Projection:
2,717 current points
918 projected pts for 2023-2024 (34 games x 27ppg)
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3,635 Projected Points by end of next season
For GOAT Reference:
2,804 Career Points, MEGAN GUSTAFSON (#25 in NCAA History)
...........20.8 ppg, 2015-2019, 135 GP
I did a quick search on Lynette Woodard and found she was a 4 time All-American at Kansas and averaged 26 points per game and scored 3,649 points in total during her four years there.
In your mind is she the all time D1 and D1 equivalent scoring leader?
If so, Cailtin is now on pace to come close to even passing her with 3,635 points.
Spot on. Whose out there that would not like a couple of seasons with CC? I'm guessing a lot of big girls are looking for this right now.
Edit: It obviously didn't hurt the 2024 class since it looks like LB landed a good center.
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Totally agree. Everyone's eyes have been on Iowa. So, if you are an elite big who's been watching Iowa during this historic 3 week run, how could you say "no" to Lisa and CC and the opportunity?
This Thanksgiving tournament provides each team with 3 games. It will be interesting to see what other teams it attracts.
It looks like she’s currently 7th all time in big ten scoring. She is currently 5th all time in career assists in the Big Ten.
Obviously, she needs to work on logo threes from the right side of the court.
