Caitlin Clark discussing a potential matchup against UConn and Paige

[bloor]

Actually she largely ducks discussing a potential matchup against UConn and her pal Paige. You want to dislike her for having the audacity to challenge Paige
for FPOY and maybe even NPOY--but she seems likeable and well-spoken in her interviews (and demonstrated great judgement in decommitting from Notre Dame at the last minute )

Coach Lisa Bluder @ 5:49-6:15
Caitlin @ 15:40-16:15

 

[Kurebeach50]

She is indeed likeable and well-spoken - - - and VERY good !! I’ve seen them play 6/7 times and they seem to be a little better each time. They have a multitude of 3-pt. shooters and a solid inside game. If we do play them, it will be interesting, but I think we have a better overall team and depth, and can play any kind of game Iowa wants.

 

[chrissaran]

Why the misleading post?

 

[bloor]

Why the misleading post?

sorry, the subject line was just trying to parody the hyped-up "rivalry" between Paige and Caitlin you often see on YouTube videos (never on the Boneyard
of course )

a small sample:

Is Caitlin Clark Better Than Paige Bueckers? Iowa PG Makes Case In Phenomenal Freshman Season!
Geno says Paige Bueckers is better? Caitlin Clark 37 points Iowa vs. Minnesota highlights reaction

 

[eebmg]

Darn it, we humanized the enemy.
Yes, having her on ND would have changed so much.
Czinano a great interview too.

 

[hart2hart]

bloor-Thanks for changing the title. Phew, you had me worried (not really) bring ‘em on.....oh yeah, they have to get there first. Sunday can’t come soon enough! Pizza, Guinness and The Big Dance! Hooray!

 

[HuskyNan]

sorry, the subject line was just trying to parody the hyped-up "rivalry" between Paige and Caitlin you often see on YouTube videos (never on the Boneyard
of course )

a small sample:

Is Caitlin Clark Better Than Paige Bueckers? Iowa PG Makes Case In Phenomenal Freshman Season!
Geno says Paige Bueckers is better? Caitlin Clark 37 points Iowa vs. Minnesota highlights reaction

You’re not as funny as you think you are

 

[LarryLegend]

no need to do stuff like that. Not funny

 

[ConnecticutBB]

Does anyone know when Caitlin demmitted to ND...pre MM step down?

 

[Heytherego]

Very well spoken, respectful kid. Had very mature answers for a freshman, hard to hate the enemy when she’s so likable

 

[Heytherego]

Does anyone know when Caitlin demmitted to ND...pre MM step down?

Just tried looking it up, it doesn’t look like she ever committed to ND. They were in her top 3 but I couldn’t find anything on a commitment or otherwise

 

[eebmg]

Very well spoken, respectful kid. Had very mature answers for a freshman, hard to hate the enemy when she’s so likable

We might get a little more spice around this matchup since the 4 Naismith Finalists will be announced March 19 and if Paige is on the list (which seems a no brainer) but Caitlin is not, that might stir the pot.

 

[huskyd]

After the Massacre at the Big Ten Corral by Maryland, you have to wonder how Iowa fancies itself ready to go. If basketball were a stand-alone activity, the "rivalry" between Slim and Clark might make sense. As bb is a team sport, what one player does rarely determines a game's outcome. We're way too fixated on individual awards; eyes on the real prize, the NC. Betcha the players would say the same.

 

[bloor]

You’re not as funny as you think you are

yikes--thanks for changing the subject line. It seemed funny when I posted it late last night, decidedly less so this morning. Your criticism is duly noted.

 

[Geew1992]

Does anyone know when Caitlin demmitted to ND...pre MM step down?

The ND board says she was a silent commit that "changed" her mind. I believe before MM stepped down

 

[bloor]

Just tried looking it up, it doesn’t look like she ever committed to ND. They were in her top 3 but I couldn’t find anything on a commitment or otherwise

Have a look at NDNation, McGraw's Bench--scroll back a couple of pages for a discussion of her supposed commitment to ND.

Caitlin Clark

ndnation.com

 

[Bald Husky]

After the Massacre at the Big Ten Corral by Maryland, you have to wonder how Iowa fancies itself ready to go. If basketball were a stand-alone activity, the "rivalry" between Slim and Clark might make sense. As bb is a team sport, what one player does rarely determines a game's outcome. We're way too fixated on individual awards; eyes on the real prize, the NC. Betcha the players would say the same.

Not so much for us, but the UConn haters will call bias if Paige wins the FOY because she plays for UConn. Whether we like it or not, people will be comparing them. I just hope the game doesn't come about.

 

[AmeriConn]

How can you not like this student athlete. Do you think Paige would pick a loser for a friend!?

 

[Hedge]

Here's an interesting from today's Washington Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/03/16/caitlin-clark-iowa-basketball/

 

[bloor]

Here's an interesting from today's Washington Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/03/16/caitlin-clark-iowa-basketball/

Great find Hedge. Expect to see a lot more of these Paige vs. Caitlin articles if the match-up actually happens.

 

[sdhoops]

I don't buy into all the hype. These young ladies are friends and Paige was hyped for Caitlin on Twitter and Insta when she committed to Iowa. Everything else is just created by the media and fans...

 

[Heytherego]

Have a look at NDNation, McGraw's Bench--scroll back a couple of pages for a discussion of her supposed commitment to ND.

Caitlin Clark

ndnation.com

Great, thank you for sharing. Hard to find any concrete facts

 

[BostonBay]

Paige has always had the upper-hand in this heated rivalry, which goes back years.

 

[Littlemin]

I don't buy into all the hype. These young ladies are friends and Paige was hyped for Caitlin on Twitter and Insta when she committed to Iowa. Everything else is just created by the media and fans...

Agree, but then all things Bueckers are hyped here to say the least. The young lady seems way more grounded than many posters here.

 

[mhshuskies]

Did she have an offer from UCONN?