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Caitlin Clark Leaves Basketball World in awe, notching a career-High 49 Points in record-breaking performance. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Michigan Wolverines, 106-89 in a blow out fashion at home.

IOWA CITY, IOWA- FEBRUARY 15: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrates after breaking the NCAA women's all-time scoring record during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on February 15, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)


"You break it, you own it." That was the Nike theme of Thursday night.

What an extraordinary evening for Iowa Hawkeyes star Caitlin Clark. Despite Michigan employing a box-and-one defense, Clark proved she was unstoppable.

She started the night just eight points shy of the all-time Division 1 women's basketball scoring title. In front of a packed crowd at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Clark reached this milestone less than three minutes into the game. The historic shot came on a three-pointer with 7:48 remaining in the first quarter, assisted by Gabbie Marshall. She finished the night with a career-high 49 points, 5 rebounds, and 13 assists, on 16-31 (51.6 percent field goal shooting).

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Usually not one to display much emotion on the court, Clark was seen shedding tears last night. The reason? The overwhelming support from her family and brothers. Clark was quick to acknowledge the unwavering support she has received from her teammates, coaches, and parents through both the triumphs and challenges. The tribute video was very emotional, as Clark watched from the court.

Clark is close to passing Pete Maravich for the all-time scoring record

With a grin, Clark expressed certainty about the manner in which she would surpass the scoring record.

"You all knew I was going to shoot a logo three for the record, come on now," Clark said post game followed by laughter. (Iowa Hawkeyes PR).

Clark has now surpassed Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum, becoming the top scorer in Division 1 Women's Basketball with 3,569 points. She currently trails Antoine Davis of Detroit Mercy by 95 points, who holds the second all-time position for Division 1 men's basketball with 3,664 points.

"Pistol Pete" Maravich, representing LSU, remains at the pinnacle of the leaderboards as the all-time leading scorer in Division 1 NCAA men's basketball with 3,667 points. With a gap of 98 points behind Maravich, Clark would have to maintain an average of 24.5 points or higher over the remaining four games of the season. With Clark averaging 32.8 points on the season, she's on pace to break Maravich's record. This would likely occur on senior night, against Ohio State, on Mar. 3.

The Caitlin Clark effect is REAL

As her family looked on, the crowd burst into cheers as Clark hurried back into transition defense. With 7:18 remaining in the first quarter, her teammates greeted the basketball sensation on the court. Clark, sporting a wide smile, shared an emotional moment with Iowa head coach Lisa Blunder. After taking a seat to replenish with fluids, she received a standing ovation, and announcement at the arena.

Laughing it off, Clark stated "I thought coach Blunder was going to call the timeout before I had to go play defense. But she didn't, so I had to go play defense."

Admitting she could've hit the shot much earlier, Clark insisted she was a tad tired. After all, she scored a total of eight minutes in less than three minutes. All too real, the Hawkeyes guard remembers the moment as clear as ever.

"I think I kind of stepped back to my left a little bit and was able to get it off." said Clark (Hawkeyes PR)

Beaming during the post-game press conference, Clark expressed gratitude for the experience.

"I don't know if you can script it any better," Clark told the media. "Just to do it in this fashion, I'm very grateful. I'm very thankful to be surrounded by so many people that have kind of been my foundation ij everything that I've done since I was a young little girl." (Iowa Hawkeyes PR)

The Caitlin effect is real. The impact of Caitlin is undeniable, as she has profoundly influenced the growth and development of women's basketball. Continuing to assert her dominance on the court, Clark emerges as a transformative figure, inspiring not only women's sports but also young fans with aspirations.

Caitlin Clark has elevated women's sports

By elevating the visibility of women's basketball, Clark emerges as a generational talent with a profound impact both on and off the court, a legacy destined to endure for years to come. According to the NCAA, schools that host Iowa and Clark have seen an increase in attendance up to 150 percent. And let's not overlook the 55,646 spectators who attended a preseason game against DePaul at Kinnick Stadium. This alone shattered the all-time attendance record for women's basketball (NCAA).

"The way these fans support women's basketball is so special," Caitlin Clark said.

In addition to her rising popularity, three of Iowa's games have been aired on major networks this season. Leading up to Super Bowl Sunday, the Iowa vs. Nebraska game garnered an astonishing 1.77 million views, setting a record for women's basketball on the Fox network. With women's sports raising in popularity, thanks to Clark and other rising players, ESPN has a new eight year media deal with the NCAA.

Gaining popularity by leaps and bounds, Clark transcends mere scoring. With averages of 6.9 rebounds and 8.5 assists, the guard showcases elite skills on the glass and is a remarkable playmaker. Reflecting on her early days with the Hawkeyes, she recalls the sparse media presence at games. Nonetheless, she maintains that her approach to the game has remained unchanged.

"There was like no one here," said Clark on her first game with Iowa her Freshman year. "I saw some clips of me playing the other day--I look a lot different, my hair is a lot longer, I'm very very scrawny, I had no muscle definition. A lot of my game is the exact same, so that was funny to watch, and it's crazy how time flies. It feels just yesterday I was playing that game with nobody in the stands, wearing a mask on the bench. It's kind of cool to see the evolution of what this has become." (Hawkeyes PR).

Despite breaking the record, Caitlin Clark is all about her team

Despite the historic nature of the night, Clark redirected her gratitude towards her teammates and their exemplary performance against Michigan. With four games left in the season, the guard is fully focused on finishing strong and making a deep run into March Madness. At 23-3, Iowa remains the No. 4 seed.

"I think getting this record is tremendous and has to be celebrated," Clark told the press. "There's been so many people to come before me and lay such a great foundation for women's basketball and that has to be celebrated too. We are getting into the best part of basketball season. These are the times where your team really shows who they are. I think Iowa basketball is at such a high right now, and it's so fun to watch. Just trying to enjoy every single second, because this team is special." (Hawkeyes PR).

Expressing we wouldn't be where she is without her teammates, Clark insisted "Going forward, it's all Iowa basketball, and that's what it should be."

Iowa's next challenge awaits as they prepare to face off against No. 14 Indiana on the road on February 22nd. Following that matchup, they will go head-to-head against Illinois, Minnesota, and Ohio State in their upcoming games.

One of the best to ever play the game, the Iowa sensation is eligible to turn pro at the end of the year. If not, she has the choice to return to Iowa for a fifth season.

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2024 Olympics: Team USA narrows down the 12-player roster for FIBA qualifying tournament http://www.ebooksnet.com/the-usa-womens-national-basketball-team-announces-12-player-roster-after-minicamp-in-brooklyn/ http://www.ebooksnet.com/the-usa-womens-national-basketball-team-announces-12-player-roster-after-minicamp-in-brooklyn/#respond Tue, 06 Feb 2024 23:38:17 +0000 http://www.ebooksnet.com/?p=274659 USA Women's National Basketball Team finalizes 12-Player Roster Following Brooklyn training camp ahead of FIBA qualifying tournament.

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USA Women's National Basketball Team finalizes 12-Player Roster Following Brooklyn training camp ahead of FIBA qualifying tournament.

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BROOKLYN-- Following a three day training camp at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, the USA Women's National Basketball announced their 12-player roster for the FIBA qualifying tournament. With the lineup set, the USA team will compete in the tournament on Feb. 8-11, in Antwerp, Belgium.

Already qualified in the 2024 Paris Olympics, USA will compete against Belgium, Nigeria, and Senegal. The first matchup vs. Belgium will take place on Feb. 8 at 2:45 p.m. ET. USA will face Nigeria on Feb. 9, starting at 12:15 p.m. ET.

Over the weekend, the 18-roster mini camp roster included the following athletes: Allisha Gray, Aliyah Boston, Alyssa Thomas, Ariel Atkins, Arike Ogunbowale, A'ja Wilson, Betnijah Laney, Breanna Stewart, Brittney Griner, Chelsea Gray, Diana Taurasi, Jackie Young, Jewell Loyd, Kahleah Copper, Kelsey Plum, Napheesa Collier, Rhyne Howard, and Sabrina Ionescu.

Throughout training camp, all players were divided into two teams, one sporting grey jerseys, and the other, red scrimmage vests. In the intense practice, the athletes were seen competing 5 vs. 5 against male basketball players, and each other. In attendance was WNBA Commissioner, Cathy Engelbert, Chicago Sky head coach Teresa?Weatherspoon, among several high-profile coaches and general managers.

After the 5 vs. 5 scrimmage matchups, the players were seen working on their shots in individual and group settings.

Although all of these players are exceptional athletes, unfortunately six of them were cut before this weekend's qualifying tournament. Noticeably absent is Aces star, A'ja Wilson, who has prior commitments, and Brittney Griner. It seems the rookies are being given a chance to compete in Belgium coming up.

Diana Taurasi is competing for her sixth Olympic gold medal

The 12-roster finalists include five-time Olympic Gold Medalist Diana Taurasi. The UConn legend has spent all 16 years of her WNBA career with the Phoenix Mercury. She received a gold medal in 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020.

Present at training camp, Taurasi shed light on competing for her country, and the younger generation taking over as the new faces of women's basketball.

"It's always been something that we've taken seriously," Taurasi told the media after practice. "These camps happen for a reason, obviously it's an Olympic year. They are hind in the intensity and pressure, but coach Reeves, she does a good job of making it very simple. You come out here, you play hard, you play for your teammate, you play for your country."

Considering the Olympics are every four years, at age 41, this could very well be Taurasi's last Olympics of her professional career. Even at her age, Taurasi still loves competing at a high level.

"It's no secret, it's ground and pound," said Taurasi. "Everyone is always trying to ask-- you want to do it every single day when you're 40. It hurts a little bit more, it takes a little bit longer, but it's sweeter when the day's over. I still love to compete. I still love to play. "

Rookies are getting a shot this upcoming weekend

Former rookies of the year Aliyah Boston, and Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard, are both finalists for the 12-person roster. Although they have prior USA basketball experience, they will make their senior debuts this weekend in Belgium. Boston, the former No.1 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft, became the first rookie to start an All-Star game since 2014. Howard, a 2x WNBA All-Star, has blossomed into a star in just two seasons.

"Sweet feet, she's got sweet feet." said Taurasi on Aliyah Boston. "What a great kid. I've spent some time her in the last camp. She's such a brilliant, intelligent, young woman. You don't get to know how good someone is until you pay with them. Aliyah [Boston] is the future of not only the WNBA, but of USA Basketball."

As Taurasi competes for her sixth Olympic gold medal, the Mercury star says it's been fun to play with the younger generation of players, and the game of basketball has evolved over the years. Although she's accustomed to certain levels of comfortability, she's open to achieving the same goal of winning a gold medal despite differences levels of experience.

"It's funny, sometimes experience is an Achilles heel," Taurasi told the media. "You've been through it so many times. You feel like there's a certain way of doing it. Being around these kids not only in USA Basketball, the WNBA, it's a whole new generation of kids. They learn different, they think different, the play different. It's been really fun to see how they go about it, and there's more than one way to skin a cat."

The final 12-person roster for the FIBA qualifying tournament

The other qualifying athletes include Ariel Atkins, Napheesa Collier, Kahleah Copper, Sabrina Ionescu, Jewell Loyd, Kelsey Plum, Breanna Stewart, Alyssa Thomas, and Jackie Young. Seeking their eight consecutive Gold Medal, Atkins, Collier, Loyd, Plum, Stewart, and Young were all participants in the 2020 Olympics. A core part of the 3x3 2020 Olympic team, Plum and Young are once again headed to Paris. Copper and Thomas were both members of the 2022 USA Women's World Cup roster.

As the team heads over seas, Cheryl Reeve, head coach of the Minnesota Lynx, was named the USA Women's Basketball Head Coach for the training camp and qualifying tournaments.

There will be another training camp in April, where the team can make its final roster changes before heading to Paris this summer. The reigning champions, the USA National Women's basketball team hasn't lost since the 1992 Olympics, where they earned a bronze medal.

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Rising Star: Freshman JuJu Watkins Stuns with 51-Point Performance http://www.ebooksnet.com/juju-watkins-delivers-a-historic-shooting-performance-against-stanford/ http://www.ebooksnet.com/juju-watkins-delivers-a-historic-shooting-performance-against-stanford/#respond Sun, 04 Feb 2024 03:33:59 +0000 http://www.ebooksnet.com/?p=274641 A historic night: JuJu Watkins single handedly defeats Stanford University, a top five team, with 51 points and 11 rebounds.

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JuJu Watkins, a California Native, is the former 2023 McDonald's All-American Most Valuable Player. Watkins now owns the record for the most points scored in a game by a USC Trojan.

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JuJu Watkins delivered a record breaking historical performance

USC Trojans Freshman sensation JuJu Watkins is a walking bucket, and no one was stopping her Friday night.

At Maples Pavilion, the rookie exploded for 51 points and led USC to just their second road win on the season. Delivering a historic performance, the guard grabbed 11 boards, and finished with a double-double. No. 12 became the first player to ever score 51 points in a game for the Trojans. Cherie Nelson previously held the record for the most points in a game with 50 in 1989.

Over the weekend, No. 15 USC Trojans (15-4) took down No. 4 Stanford in a classic Pac-12 showdown. 19-3 on the season, and 8-2 in the conference, Stanford retains the slight lead over Colorado. With the victory, USC ranks 6th in the conference, behind Utah.

A 2-1 record against the Cardinal since early 2023, the Trojans recorded their first win against Stanford on the road since the 2000-2001 season.

In regards to her historical performance, Watkins doesn't quite put herself in the same category as USC legends Lisa Leslie and Cheryl Miller just yet. Even after this jaw dropping performance, she's focused on getting back in the gym for their next matchup against California. That's mamba mentality right there.

"Its crazy, " Watkins said after breaking the Trojans single game scoring record. "I don't really think about it too much. I have a long way to go till I will consider myself in that category with Cheryl [Miller], Lisa [Leslie] and the greats. I'm just honored, blessed to be in this environment, space and time in Women's Basketball. I'm just soaking it all in--I'm going to take it all in and then back to the gym." (USC Athletics).

She's been killing it in her rookie season

Now just making headlines, the rookie has been breaking records all season long. Just 18 years old, the freshman has seven games with 30+ points. That's the most since Nelson, who finished with eight during the 1988-1989 season.

Recording her fourth double-double of the season, Watkins is the first D1 NCAA freshman to score 50 points in a single game since Elena Delle Donne in 2010 (54).

While there's plenty of NCAA talent, Watkins is different. Leading USC in a new era of basketball, she continues to build on her Los Angeles legacy. From the way she conducts herself in interviews, to her jump shot release--the future is bright for Watkins.

Coming off a heartbreaking 62-59 loss against Washington, Watkins arguably had one of her worst shooting performances of the season. She finished with 19 points, on 8-27 (29.6 %) field goal shooting, and 2-7 (28.6 %) from deep. To be able to overcome that and adapt in this way speaks volumes.

"Her demeanor from the second that game ended against Washington until now is what sets her apart to me more than these numbers," said Trojans head coach Lindsay Gottlieb in the USC Athletics post game presser. "All week I said, this kid is different, she's special the way she takes coaching, the way she's a teammate, the way she holds herself accountable." (USC Athletics).

Watkins single handily defeated the 4th best team in the nation, and a top 5 ranked program. 51 points is impressive against any team, but against Tara VanDerveer and the Stanford Cardinal? You're talking about making headlines against the winningest coach in NCAA basketball history and one of the most pristine programs in NCAA history. That's special, and the basketball world is witnessing the evolution of the next generational talent.

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Watkins was stellar on both sides of the ball

Making up 76 percent of the Trojans offense, Watkins scored 51 of their 67 total points. Shooting 14-26 (53.8 %) from the field, the rest of her team finished just 7-38 (18 %) from the floor.

What can't Watkins do on the court? A scoring machine, she was lights out from the three-point line and mid range, shooting 54.5 percent from deep. Excellent in transition, her shots were smooth, even when contested. With full confidence, Watkins pulled up often in double coverage, and utilized screens very well.

Her footwork, positioning, it was put on full display in the historic night. Not only that, but No. 12 was getting plenty of strong looks at the basket. Watkins finished 17-19 from the free-throw line. What transpired the other night is just the beginning.

Getting to the lines that frequently is significant. Over the last minute or so in the game, Watkins made five free-throws.

While the focus has been primarily on Watkins and the offense, USC was brilliant on the defensive end. Holding Cameron Brink and Kiki Iriafen to 10-32 (31.2 %) field goal shooting was crucial to the victory. Watkins alone had four steals, and nine defensive rebounds. The LA native even found herself drawing offensive charge calls on the defensive end. On the season, she's been brilliant defensively, averaging 2.7 steals and 1.6 blocks per game. Standing at 6 ft 2, her towering stature makes her one of the most prolific two-way players in the game.

In fact, USC held Stanford to a season-low 31.6 percent from the floor, which included a season low total 58 points scored.

She was a high school standout at Sierra Canyon

JuJu Watkins, a California native, was the no. 1 recruit out of Sierra Canyon in 2023. In her first year with the Trojans, she's been turning heads. Although she's only a freshman, the guard has always been an elite hooper, especially at the high school level. A recipient of the McDonald’s All-American award, Watkins dropped a 60 piece against Sherman Oaks Notre Dame on senior night.

Watkins joins the names amongst fellow freshman players who have had impactful first seasons with their respectful teams. Watkins joins MiLaysia Fulwiley of South Carolina, Hannah Hildago of Notre Dame, and Mikalyah Williams of LSU just to name a few. The freshman are officially taking over, and we are all here for it.

JuJu Watkins is a star in the making that's been overshadowed for quite some time. 18 games into her rookie season, she's averaging a second best 27.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists, on 36.1 percent three-point shooting. Keeping it classy as always, Watkins refuses to be compared to Caitlin Clark's greatness, and is making a name for herself.

USC will finish up their mini two-game road trip against California Sunday afternoon.

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The WNBA announces 2024 Player Marketing Agreement http://www.ebooksnet.com/the-wnba-announces-2024-player-marketing-agreement/ http://www.ebooksnet.com/the-wnba-announces-2024-player-marketing-agreement/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:10:45 +0000 http://www.ebooksnet.com/?p=274334 The WNBA continues it's growth, announcing the league will have six participating WNBA players in this year's Player Marketing Agreement.

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The WNBA continues it's growth, announcing the league will have six participating WNBA players in this year's Player Marketing Agreement(PMAs). The list includes Seattle Storms's Jewell Loyd, Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston, Connecticut Suns's Brionna Jones, Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard, Washington Mystics forward Shakira Austin, and Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale.

A part of the 2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), there's been significant focus on foundational support in Women's Professional Basketball. With that said, in the agreement, the WNBA must contribute up to $1 million annually to the program. Overall, it's a program for athletes to grow their own brand, earn income, and market the WNBA.

Now in it's third year, players such as Jasmine Thomas benefited from the program considerably back in 2022. Thomas, along with several W players, often supplement their income by playing overseas in the offseason. By heading overseas, most players don't truly have an offseason, which can be exhausting on the body. After tearing her ACL, playing overseas was not possible. That's where the PMAs came in. It's important to note players who sign the Player Marketing Agreements do so for various reasons.

A huge marketing opportunity for these women and the league, each will serve as brand ambassadors, earning up to $250,000 each. The program will additionally give these six athletes a chance to earn extra income while staying stateside. Overall, it highlights these incredible women, providing a sustainable career path outside of basketball.

The 2024 cohort has a combination of 13 all-star appearances, and includes three former No. 1 overall picks. Aliyah Boston, a former No. 1 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft, became the first rookie to start an All-Star game since 2014. Three of the best guards in the league, Ogunbowale, Howard, and Loyd combined for 63.4 points per game last season. Down from 10 participants last year, this year's members feature a mix of both young and veteran players.

Former WNBA rookies of the year, Howard and Boston are first time participants. Ogunbowale, Jones, and Loyd are entering the prime of their careers.

WNBA League of Operations Bethany Donaphin spoke about the program's development extensively. “We want to make sure that the world knows who WNBA players are,” said Donaphin. “We’re seeing brands really show up, and I want to see that continue to grow because it’s an important component about how we really market the league and how players can build their own individual brands.” (Andscape).

For Ogunbowale, this is her second year in the program. The Dallas Wings guard was featured in a google ad last season, the same year the Dallas Mavericks and the Wings announced a historic partnership. With that, the Mavericks became the official jersey sponsors of the Wings. She was even featured in a State Farm commercial with Mark Cuban.

Known for her defensive prowess, Austin will miss several months of playing time due to a labrum tear in her left hip. Jones, who missed most of the 2023 season with an achilles injury, is a double-double machine, and an amazing leader.

Under Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, the WNBA saw the most growth and viewership in two decades. With all the momentum, the time is now for these players. Heading in 2024, the league is looking to capitalize off last season's success and add to it. Often, Englebert's talked about the leagues economic model along with her vision to transform the WNBA.

With fresh faces in this year's campaign, these athletes will continue to market and promote associated brands, such as Skims, Google, and Mielle Haircare.

It's a huge opportunity," Jewell Loyd told CBS Sports Erica Ayala. "I want to just get more awareness, obviously, more resources, things like that, but I want to be myself. I think it's a really good experiences for people to understand who I am and what makes me, me." 

A huge opportunity, the program will shed light on these athletes, along with the growth and development of the WNBA.

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