NBA superstar Nikola Jokic has become the epitome of triple-doubles in the past few seasons. Whenever a player puts up great numbers, they are compared to the Denver Nuggets superstar. After winning two straight NBA MVP awards and now gunning for a third straight, this should not come as a surprise. Moreover, college basketball star Caitlin Clark put up Jokic-like numbers as she led the Iowa Hawkeyes to a massive win in the Elite Eight.
The Hawkeyes beat the Louisville Cardinals 97-83 to reach the Final Four. Caitlin’s massive performance was the talk of the town after the win. Fans heaped praise on the 21-year-old star.
Caitlin Clark’s Nikola Jokic-like performance
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WNBA legend Sue Bird surprised the Iowa Hawkeyes before their massive matchup. The four-time WNBA champion played college basketball for the UConn Huskies and has two NCAA titles to her name. It looks like her appearance helped the Hawks. Caitlin Clark put a basketball clinic in her latest outing on one of the biggest stages of college basketball. She scored 41 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and set her teammates up with 12 assists. It was the first 40-point triple-double in NCAA history.
After the impressive performance and the win, Clark took to Twitter to share her excitement. She wrote, “ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS BELIEVE!!!!!! HAWKS ARE GOING TO DALLAS!!!! BE THERE EVERYONE 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 DREAMS COME TRUE YALL 🐤🐤🐤🐤”
Head coach Lisa Bluder was in disbelief about Clark’s historic performance in the NCAA tournament. She revealed her astonishment about it during the post-game press conference. According to a report from ESPN, Bluder said, “She is spectacular. I don’t know how else to describe what she does on the basketball court. A 40-point triple-double against Louisville to go to the Final Four? Are you kidding? I mean, it’s mind-boggling.”
Unsurprisingly, the head coach was not the only one who could not believe what happened. The fans were in disbelief as well and gave major props to the young star.
Fans in disbelief
Fans went wild after Caitlin Clark shared her excitement on Twitter. They flooded the comment section and praised her for her display. Here are some reactions:
Straight up Amazing! You're a Rock Star! Thank you for giving sports fans memories we will never forget! I'm a die hard Badger fan and I'm so very proud of you… your team and the coaching staff!! Congratulations!! pic.twitter.com/JIWw3AWW7y
— Tess (@rangerTess) March 27, 2023
You went crazy – Good luck and FINISH the deal! 🗣️💯💪🏿
— ALBERT YOUNG (@adotyoung) March 27, 2023
You the Steph Curry of CBB. Best I’ve ever seen. Men and Women’s.
— Jon (@JonSpor) March 27, 2023
Most fans were happy about Clark’s performance and congratulated her. One fan even compared her with NBA superstar Stephen Curry.
40 point triple double? You are on a level of your own!
— Aggie Fan Dan (@USUtheRightBlue) March 27, 2023
Watching you is pure entertainment and joy. You are the 🐐 and so great with the fans! Thanks for just being a next level human let alone player
— A.J. Stefani (@DrAJStefani) March 27, 2023
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You are ridiculous! My buddy and I are still in shock, wondering what we just watched. No matter how often we see you play, you still do something every game that leaves our jaws on the floor. Just now more Caitlin Clark doing Caitlin Clark things. Congrats on the big win!
— Joe Sell (@pilotsfan91) March 27, 2023
Also, a lot of fans expressed their astonishment at her display. Some even called her the GOAT after making history.
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Behind Caitlin Clark’s great display, the Iowa Hawkeyes have reached the Final Four for the first time since 1993.