March Madness is about to come to an end, and just like always, it has presented us with some incredible gems. We saw quite a few upsets and under dog stories. However, no story shone brighter than the one of Caitlin Clark.
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The 6ft 2″ guard from Iowa has had one of the most incredible March Madness runs. She’s averaging 27.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 8.6 assists this season, pulling off huge performance after the other to will her team deep into the NCAA Tournament.
She was recently awarded the Naismith National Player of the Year, as well as the Associated Press Women’s Basketball Player of the Year. Clark also won the USBWA National Player of the Year honors. On top of all that, Caitlin Clark is drawing comparisons to the likes of Stephen Curry. Both of them had incredible March Madness runs, but Clark has a chance to do something Steph couldn’t. With the win tonight, she led her team to their first-ever NCAA Championship Round.
Skip Bayless praises Caitlin Clark after back-to-back 40-point performances
Caitlin Clark pulled off something magnificent tonight. Taking on the defending champions South Carolina, the #2 seeded Iowa put up a big challenge. It was a battle between the point guard at the half. Clark had 19 points, as compared to SCal’s Zia Cooke, who had 18. Iowa led 38-37 at the half.
In the second half, Caitlin took over, as she completed the game with 41 points, eight assists, and six rebounds.
CAITLIN CLARK.
41 PTS
8 AST
6 REB🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/9BwqiBFnZx
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 1, 2023
This was the 2nd consecutive 40-point performance by Clark. She had dropped a 40-point triple-double against Louisville in the Elite 8. Her performance tonight booked Iowa a Championship Game against the #3 seeded LSU.
✅ BACK-TO-BACK 40-POINT GAMES
✅ MOST POINTS IN NATIONAL SEMIFINAL HISTORY
✅ LEAD IOWA TO FIRST TITLE GAME EVERCaitlin Clark is special. pic.twitter.com/39nCG2OCOf
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 1, 2023
Seeing her performance, Skip Bayless couldn’t help but praise the 21-year-old.
Caitlin Clark is a very special basketball player. Her team was a double-digit underdog to the country’s best defensive team, unbeaten SCar. She scored a FF-redord 41 including 4 late clutch FT. Extreme will & skill. CONGRATS, IOWA. Can’t wait for Iowa-LSU for the national title.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) April 1, 2023
Facing the #1 seed in the Final Four, Clark was true to herself, and didn’t let the pressure get to her. The best example of this is her defense on Raven Johnson.
SOUTH CAROLINA: we haven’t lost a basketball game in over a year
CAITLIN CLARK: pic.twitter.com/G2tENF3St2
— Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) April 1, 2023
After the game, she talked about her team, and the confidence she has in them.
“I have all the confidence in the world in this group, and they believe right back in me.”
—Caitlin Clark after a historic performance in the #WFinalFour pic.twitter.com/MFWCsgTBqC
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 1, 2023
NBA Twitter give their flowers to Clark
Watching Caitlin will her team to the NCAA Championship round, the fans sitting at home couldn’t help but praise the 6ft 2″ guard.
lol this stat has become a normal thing to show in caitlin clark games
it’s NOT normal!! pic.twitter.com/jcOco6d1Cg
— Matt Ellentuck (@mellentuck) April 1, 2023
41-6-8 is just a masterclass of a stat line. Caitlin Clark is that deal.
I’ve loved Dawn Staley since she was in college cooking people up. And she’s a helluva coach. It’s a damn shame this game wasn’t the final. #MarchMadness
— Donald Wine II (@blazindw) April 1, 2023
41-6-8 to beat an undefeated defending champion in a Final Four matchup.
I know we’re making a lot of comparisons, but there’s never been a Caitlin Clark before.
This is so much fun to watch. #WFinalFour pic.twitter.com/eHxtJT3zN8
— patrick (@muldowney) April 1, 2023
We can’t wait to see what Caitlin has in store for us in the Championship game!
