A little context here: Jim Souhan is a columnist for the Star-Tribune. Paige Boeckers played her high school basketball at Hopkins HS in the metro area so he is writing from a home town perspective. The article’s title is “Who was a bigger deal?”, addressing the impact of each player on the national consciousness. They are both wonderful players but looking at it objectively, Boeckers was surrounded by some of the best talent in America. She was only the THIRD highest scorer on her team in the championship game. It’s an interesting take:
Souhan: Why was Caitlin Clark a bigger deal in college than Paige Bueckers?
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Souhan: Why was Caitlin Clark a bigger deal in college than Paige Bueckers?

Souhan: Paige Bueckers vs. Caitlin Clark ... why didn't Bueckers reach the same level of stardom as Clark despite similar accolades?
Souhan: Even with a ring, why wasn't Paige Bueckers at the same level of stardom as Caitlin Clark?