Caitlin Clark Scoring Record Watch

[visitingcock]

I’m more interested in how many butts she puts in Big Ten opponents seats this year. The total attendance record for a year is gonna fall ( not home attendance)

 

[Vowelguy]

Clark with 30 vs Indi.

5. Clark, Iowa (2020-24): 3,274
4. Griner, Baylor (2009-13): 3,283 ==> 9 pts ==> 1 game
3. Stiles, MoSt (1997-2001): 3,393 ==> 119 pts ==> 4-6 games
2. Mitchell, OhioSt (2014-18): 3,402 ==> 128 pts ==> 4-6 games
1. Plum, Washington (2013-17): 3,527 ==> 253 pts ==> 8-12 games

Iowa has 12 RS games left.

 

[Plebe]

With a relatively quiet 32 points vs Wisconsin, Clark blows by Griner for 4th all-time.

She's now at 3,306 points, which at her current scoring pace would take her past Plum in another 8 or 9 games.

 

[Vowelguy]

32 vs Wisc

4. Clark, Iowa (2020-24): 3,306
3. Stiles, MoSt (1997-2001): 3,393 ==> 87 pts ==> 3-4 games
2. Mitchell, OhioSt (2014-18): 3,402 ==> 96 pts ==> 3-4 games
1. Plum, Wash (2013-17): 3,527 ==> 221 pts ==> 7-10 games

Iowa has 11 RS games left

 

[bballnut90]

Barring injury she has a great shot at Maravich's record too. If she keeps up a 31ppg pace, she'll eclipse his record (3,667) in the first game of the Big Ten Tournament.

She likely would be on pace to hit 4,000 for her career if not for the 8ish games lost due to covid.

 

[typhaon]

she has another year of eligibility, right? what's the incentive to not use it? i'd think she's a lot more popular and capable of generating FAR more NIL $$$ being a mega-star in college than playing in the WNBA.

 

[Vowelguy]

she has another year of eligibility, right? what's the incentive to not use it? i'd think she's a lot more popular and capable of generating FAR more NIL $$$ being a mega-star in college than playing in the WNBA.

Dunno. Maybe.

I imagine that a lot of her advertising deals would still carry on while she's in the W. And then she'd also get to play overseas next winter and bring in the big $$ there.

Also, not everyone wants to spend extra time in school.

 

[The deacon]

she has another year of eligibility, right? what's the incentive to not use it? i'd think she's a lot more popular and capable of generating FAR more NIL $$$ being a mega-star in college than playing in the WNBA.

Dunno. Maybe.

I imagine that a lot of her advertising deals would still carry on while she's in the W. And then she'd also get to play overseas next winter and bring in the big $$ there.

Also, not everyone wants to spend extra time in school.

None of us knows about Caitlin's plans, probably including her, but I suspect an important factor might be that her best friend, Kate Martin, as well as Gabbie Marshall and Molly Davis will have used all of their eligibility.

Yes, there would be talent returning, but especially Kate and Gabbie have been her running mates there throughout Caitlin's career.

 

[bballnut90]

Another record to watch is Kelsey Plum's 1,109 points in a single season. Clark is currently at 589 and needs 521 to overtake Plum.

If she gets to the Big Ten Championship (which seems quite likely right now), she'll have 15 games played going into the NCAA tournament. If Iowa makes at least the Sweet 16 (18 games left), she'll need to average 28.9 ppg to break the record. If she makes the Elite 8 (19 games), she'll need to average 27.4 the rest of the way. And if she makes the final four (20 games left) she'll need to average 26.1 ppg.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Yikes. It's a foregone conclusion Clark is going to break the career scoring record, I'm good with that. I'd like to see Plum keep the single season record though. Second year in a row someone is making a run at that.

 

[GoChips20]

It’s going to take a season-low night from Clark to keep Iowa out of the Final Four IMO. The defense has improved and the offense is either as good or almost as good as last year. Right now they look poised to enter the NCAAs with one loss, maybe two. If they go 3-0 against Ohio State and Indiana from here I think they’re in play for the overall #1 seed unless SC wins out.

 

[typhaon]

Dunno. Maybe.

I imagine that a lot of her advertising deals would still carry on while she's in the W. And then she'd also get to play overseas next winter and bring in the big $$ there.

Also, not everyone wants to spend extra time in school.

Yeah, I'm no expert on the financials, myself. I just took a peak at the WNBA salaries and the top players there make about as much as a lead software developer - which is decidedly less than she and some other top college players are pulling in, right now.

But, you're right. Who knows what factors weigh the most with her and others.

It will be interesting to see how it plays out.

 

[Vowelguy]

4. Clark, Iowa (2020-24): 3,351
3. Stiles, MoSt (1997-2001): 3,393 ==> 42 pts ==> 1-2 games
2. Mitchell, OhioSt (2014-18): 3,402 ==> 51 pts ==> 2-3 games
1. Plum, Wash (2013-17): 3,527 ==> 176 pts ==> 5-7 games

Iowa has 10 RS games left

Based on her season average, most likely game to set the record is the 6th, at home vs Michigan.

 

[untcruiser]

KClark straight baller. She will break all the scoring records but she will fall short on winning a championship. She's the golden gurl this year so they will have a cake wall to the Final 4 but lose to a really good defense in the F4.

 

[GoChips20]

KClark straight baller. She will break all the scoring records but she will fall short on winning a championship. She's the golden gurl this year so they will have a cake wall to the Final 4 but lose to a really good defense in the F4.

That’s my prediction too but Iowa is as dangerous as anybody if they get that far because Clark can absolutely will them to two wins.

 

[TN-Gamecock]

she has another year of eligibility, right? what's the incentive to not use it? i'd think she's a lot more popular and capable of generating FAR more NIL $$$ being a mega-star in college than playing in the WNBA.

I'm pulling for her to stay the extra year in IOWA. She is the reason all of those arenas in the B10 are selling out when she plays in them. I saw her rookie card on EBAY at 30K. I hope she becomes the first woman sports figure to reach 1 billion in net worth.

I know she cannot make it playing basketball just like Jordan didn't. It was the endorsements that he that helped him to become a billionaire.

I think she should take her time and everything she puts her name on, on the back of, in appearances and in being a basketball player or speaking should command a huge price tag.

If she's the reason for the sellout of arenas, I think she should ask for some of the gate receipts. Certainly, in the WNBA if she raises the awareness, ticket sales, viewership, etc why should she not be highly compensated? It was Jordan and Bird that made the NBA what it was back in the day and both were well paid. Before those two, the NBA finals were boring at best.

There is no other basketball player college or pro right now that is bigger than Catlin Clark.

 

[nwhoopfan]

It was Jordan and Bird that made the NBA what it was back in the day and both were well paid. Before those two, the NBA finals were boring at best.

I think you are leaving out Magic. It was the Magic-Bird rivalry that transformed the League. Jordan came along later.

 

[TN-Gamecock]

I think you are leaving out Magic. It was the Magic-Bird rivalry that transformed the League. Jordan came along later.

Yes you are correct. I now remember it was Johnson and Bird who put the NCAA tournament on the map, as before they played, it was boring at best....lol Thanks for reminding me!!!

 

[Vowelguy]

38 pts today vs Nebraska

4. Clark, Iowa (2020-24): 3,389
3. Stiles, MoSt (1997-2001): 3,393 ==> 4 pts ==> 1 game
2. Mitchell, OhioSt (2014-18): 3,402 ==> 13 pts ==> 1 game
1. Plum, Wash (2013-17): 3,527 ==> 138 pts ==> 4-5 games

Iowa has 9 RS games left

Based on her season average, most likely game to set the record is the 5th, at home vs Michigan on Thursday 2/15.
Though the 4th game at Nebraska on 2/11 is possible.

 

[Vowelguy]

Davis at 3664 and Maravich at 3667 are the top 2 in all of D1 college basketball

She needs 278 to tie Pete. Or a 30.9 average in her 9 remaining RS games. If not then, surely in the post-season.

 

[Plebe]

38 pts today vs Nebraska

4. Clark, Iowa (2020-24): 3,389
3. Stiles, MoSt (1997-2001): 3,393 ==> 4 pts ==> 1 game
2. Mitchell, OhioSt (2014-18): 3,402 ==> 13 pts ==> 1 game
1. Plum, Wash (2013-17): 3,527 ==> 138 pts ==> 4-5 games

Iowa has 9 RS games left

Based on her season average, most likely game to set the record is the 5th, at home vs Michigan on Thursday 2/15.
Though the 4th game at Nebraska on 2/11 is possible.

If my math is right, her season average is now up to an even 32 ppg.

She's also on pace to overtake Maravich's 3,667 points in 9 or 10 games. Possibly in the regular season finale.

 

[Vowelguy]

Additionally, Lynette Woodard holds the AIAW record (I believe) at 3649. Also doable.

 

[TN-Gamecock]

I'm hoping she stays another year at IOWA. Too, I'm hoping she negotiates deals that would certainly surpass what she would be to get as a pro...

Interest in the WNBA will certainly go up when she joins the league, and she should be well compensated for that (ticket sales, tv revenue, popularity of the WNBA, merchandise sales, etc.) . Could she become the first woman in WNBA history to get a million salary per year plus a percentage of tix sales, and TV revenue?

I've said before, I WANT TO BE HER AGENT!!!!

 

[TN-Gamecock]

Davis at 3664 and Maravich at 3667 are the top 2 in all of D1 college basketball

She needs 278 to tie Pete. Or a 30.9 average in her 9 remaining RS games. If not then, surely in the post-season.

Thank you for keeping up with her stats.....

 

[Vowelguy]

35 more tonight

2. Clark, Iowa (2020-24): 3,424
1. Plum, Wash (2013-17): 3,527 ==> 103 pts ==> 4-5 games

Iowa has 8 RS games left

Based on her season average, most likely game to set the record is now the 4th game at Nebraska on 2/11.

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Additionally

4. Clark 3424
3. Lynette Woodward Kansas (AIAW), 3649 ==> 225 ==> 7-8 games
2. Antoine Davis Detroit Mercy 3664 ==> 240 ==> 8-9 games
1. Maravich LSU 3667 ==> 243 ==> 8-9 games

She should pass Maravich in the season finale or B10 Tourney quarterfinals