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NCAA scoring leader Plum happy to see Iowa's Clark break mark
NCAA all-time scoring leader Kelsey Plum said she is "grateful to pass that baton" to Iowa's Caitlin Clark.www.espn.com
That's classy.![]()
NCAA scoring leader Plum happy to see Iowa's Clark break mark
NCAA all-time scoring leader Kelsey Plum said she is "grateful to pass that baton" to Iowa's Caitlin Clark.www.espn.com
Clark with 23 at half.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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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
She and IOWA are playing at College Park, which is most likely the reason she is on the front page.The Washington Post had both an article and a column on Clark on the front page of the sports section this morning. I haven’t seen that for a NCAAW player in some time.
Thanks, Vowelguy.38 more tonight
2. Clark, Iowa (2020-24): 3,462
1. Plum, Wash (2013-17): 3,527 ==> 65 pts ==> 2-3 games
Iowa has 7 RS games left
Based on her season average, most likely game to set the record is now the 2nd game at Nebraska on 2/11.
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4. Clark 3462
3. Lynette Woodward Kansas (AIAW), 3649 ==> 193 ==> 6-7 games
2. Antoine Davis Detroit Mercy 3664 ==> 202 ==> 6-7 games
1. Maravich LSU 3667 ==> 211 ==> 6-7 games
She should pass Maravich in the season finale

38 more tonight
2. Clark, Iowa (2020-24): 3,462
1. Plum, Wash (2013-17): 3,527 ==> 65 pts ==> 2-3 games
Iowa has 7 RS games left
Based on her season average, most likely game to set the record is now the 2nd game at Nebraska on 2/11.
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Additionally
4. Clark 3462
3. Lynette Woodward Kansas (AIAW), 3649 ==> 193 ==> 6-7 games
2. Antoine Davis Detroit Mercy 3664 ==> 202 ==> 6-7 games
1. Maravich LSU 3667 ==> 211 ==> 6-7 games
She should pass Maravich in the season finale
For a South Carolina fan from Tennessee, you are quite the Clark admirer. Might I interest you in a Midwestern homestead? Smells like pig crap when the wind blows and nothing but corn and beans for miles but you'd at least be in Big Ten country.Is anyone besides myself hoping Caitlin returns to IOWA next season?
I'm on the fence. If she goes to Indiana, I say go to the WNBA. Reason being, she is a Midwestern Girl and she will fit in nicely there. I would love to see her go to the Minnesota Lynx but she will be gone before they get to choose.
So, I'm hoping she stays if she's not picked by a Midwestern Team. Just my thoughts.....
On second thought, I disagree with myself.Thanks, Vowelguy.
Should be interesting to see how Iowa handles it if Caitlin has more than 30 against Penn State on Thursday. The following game at Nebraska likely would be a comfortable win, and Lisa Bluder (and Caitlin?) might want to have the record broken at home vs. Michigan on the 15th.

Is anyone besides myself hoping Caitlin returns to IOWA next season?
I'm on the fence. If she goes to Indiana, I say go to the WNBA. Reason being, she is a Midwestern Girl and she will fit in nicely there. I would love to see her go to the Minnesota Lynx but she will be gone before they get to choose.
So, I'm hoping she stays if she's not picked by a Midwestern Team. Just my thoughts.....
Thanks, Vowelguy.
Should be interesting to see how Iowa handles it if Caitlin has more than 30 against Penn State on Thursday. The following game at Nebraska likely would be a comfortable win, and Lisa Bluder (and Caitlin?) might want to have the record broken at home vs. Michigan on the 15th.
Well, ballnut90, if you also read my more recent post, I apparently both agree and disagree with you.I'm guessing they'll have a conversation about it ahead of the Nebraska game, but I predict this happens. If Penn State or Nebraska is a blowout, I see Bluder pulling her early. Breaking a record like this is a once in a lifetime type of accomplishment for coach/player, and I think if they have the opportunity to break the record at home in front of Iowa fans, they'll prefer to do that.

Folks on this board have many very logical arguments as to what might be the best plan for Caitlin going forward. I truly don't think she'll know what she'll do until after their last game.From a general women's basketball fan perspective, I hope she does stick around. The attention she draws to women's basketball is unparalleled to anyone who has ever played before. I think she is the major catalyst for converting so many men's fans who previously looked down on the women's game, but now those men's basketball fans are coming around and following the women's game largely due to Clark. As a result, viewing numbers and attendance numbers are through the roof. Another year with Clark at Iowa means a lot of media attention, more exposure for the sport and accelerated growth in viewership. Plus, Iowa is just really really fun to watch with her in the lineup. She does everything for them and they consistently score 90 a night, and they don't defend well so we see a lot of fast paced shoot out games like today. It's extremely entertaining and I'd love another season of the Clark/Iowa show.
If Clark is making a decision for what benefits her most basketball wise, the clear answer is she should go pro. She'll go #1 to Indiana and be put in a situation where she fits in perfectly alongside Boston/Smith. They'll have a great core that they can build around, potentially similar to how the Aces built their title teams by loading up on #1 and #2 picks. Clark has nothing left to prove on the collegiate level. She's going to have obliterated the NCAA all time scoring record, won consecutive POY awards unanimously, led her team to a title game, turned Iowa into a women's basketball state, etc. Her impact and legend at the collegiate level is cemented regardless of how well they do in the tournament this year. She's also head and shoulders better than anyone in the college game right now and is ready for the next level. Playing pro ball and overseas will help her to continue developing her game in a way that college basketball can't anymore. Not to mention Iowa is unlikely to be a title contender next year and if she is putting basketball first (which it appears she is), going pro is the obvious choice, especially with Indiana getting the #1 pick. Money wise she's going to be loaded with endorsement cash whether she's in college or playing in the WNBA so I don't see that as a significant factor.
I travel to Minneapolis about 3-4 times per year. I have thought about buying a place in a small town in MSP metro, Stillwater, MN.For a South Carolina fan from Tennessee, you are quite the Clark admirer. Might I interest you in a Midwestern homestead? Smells like pig crap when the wind blows and nothing but corn and beans for miles but you'd at least be in Big Ten country.
Please immediately start using these powers for good. E.g.:Come on, why does everybody have to contradict me? Clark isn't scoring at all after halftime, but racking up assists, and Stuelke has gone for 30 w/ 8 minutes left? What world is this?

I'm sure some cosmic force will know if I make bold predictions purposely wanting the opposite to happen, I think my powers only work to spite me.Please immediately start using these powers for good. E.g.:
"Stanford will never win again."
"Tara is doomed to retire without another natty."
"@TheFarmFan will never win the lottery, grow rich and retire before age 40."
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Fine. The Northwest is terrible, everyone hates it, Washington and Oregon suck, and the Pac-12 deserved to die. Does that help you get properly motivated?I'm sure some cosmic force will know if I make bold predictions purposely wanting the opposite to happen, I think my powers only work to spite me.![]()

Something tells me someone told Clark how close she was and she dialed back after half time.only 6 in the 2nd half for Clark (27 for night), so good chance she does it at home next week
2. Clark, Iowa (2020-24): 3,489
1. Plum, Wash (2013-17): 3,527 ==> 39 pts to surpass ==> 1-2 games
Iowa has 6 RS games left
Next: @ Neb 2/11 & v Mich 2/15
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4. Clark 3489
3. Lynette Woodward Kansas (AIAW), 3649 ==> 161 ==> 5-6 games
2. Antoine Davis Detroit Mercy 3664 ==> 176 ==> 6-7 games
1. Maravich LSU 3667 ==> 179 ==> 6-7 games
She should pass Maravich in the season finale
(And truly, it would be tragic if she didn't break the record in front of a sell-out crowd at home.)Yup, all part of the plan, and it likely didn't hurt the Hawks' goals to have Hannah explode for 47 points. She'll need some big games for Iowa to win the Big Ten and make a reasonable run in the NCAAs.Something tells me someone told Clark how close she was and she dialed back after half time.(And truly, it would be tragic if she didn't break the record in front of a sell-out crowd at home.)
She definitely was looking for her teammates more in the second half, but Lord, the turnovers.Something tells me someone told Clark how close she was and she dialed back after half time.(And truly, it would be tragic if she didn't break the record in front of a sell-out crowd at home.)
Tonight was one of the few games I didn't get to see, Bjbod. What the heck were all the turnovers?She definitely was looking for her teammates more in the second half, but Lord, the turnovers.
For those who have called CC selfish: she kept feeding Hannah Stuelke all the way to 47 points, which is one more than Caitlin has ever scored in a game.
Early in the game Penn State must've gotten 4 turnovers by deflecting her passes. 2nd half probably 4 due to teammates not handling passes that could've led to baskets. Also several by forcing passes into nearly non-existent windows.Tonight was one of the few games I didn't get to see, Bjbod. What the heck were all the turnovers?