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NCAA, College League, USA Womens Basketball: Final Four National Championship-Louisiana State vs Iowa Apr 2, 2023 Dallas, TX, USA Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark 22 attempts a three-point basket against LSU Lady Tigers guard Alexis Morris 45 in the second half during the final round of the Women s Final Four NCAA tournament at the American Airlines Center. Dallas American Airlines Center TX USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xKirbyxLeex 20230402_add_al2_166: Image Credits: Imago
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NCAA, College League, USA Womens Basketball: Final Four National Championship-Louisiana State vs Iowa Apr 2, 2023 Dallas, TX, USA Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark 22 attempts a three-point basket against LSU Lady Tigers guard Alexis Morris 45 in the second half during the final round of the Women s Final Four NCAA tournament at the American Airlines Center. Dallas American Airlines Center TX USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xKirbyxLeex 20230402_add_al2_166: Image Credits: Imago
The entire basketball world is gunning for Caitlin Clark to do the unthinkable. After conquering Kelsey Plum’s all-time scoring record in the women’s division, the 6 ft point guard has her eyes set on taking down Pete Maravich’s tally of 3,667 points. Meanwhile, after getting appreciation from her arch-nemesis Angel Reese on her previous feat, Clark now gets encouragement from another LSU Tiger, Flau’jae Johnson.
Flau’jae Johnson backs Caitlin Clark to break Pete Marvich’s record
The dynamic No.4 of the LSU Tigers was recently part of a virtual interview conducted by Yahoo Sports. At this time, she was asked what would it mean to her if Pete’s record falls at the hands of Clark. To which she replied, “I love it. I couldn’t say that around my coaches because they’re really big Pete Maravich fans. I love it though. Especially a woman doing it, you know trailblazing for the game. So, it’s super, pretty exciting that Caitlin is able to do what she does at a high clip.”
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From her freshman days, Caitlin has been a prolific scorer for the Hawkeyes. Moreover, she has been able to carry her impeccable form in all her college basketball seasons. Johnson further added, “It’s just beautiful seeing it. You go from pioneers in the WNBA game like Sheryl Swoopes, to people of that nature. Maya Moore and then you look now you have Caitlin Clark. It’s just beautiful just to see how the game is developing.”
“I love it.”
Flau’Jae Johnson on Caitlin Clark potentially beating Pete Maravich’s NCAA scoring record. pic.twitter.com/VnJvb8fRjb
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) February 27, 2024
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In the meantime, Iowa also has a great chance to put icing on the cake to Clark’s accolades by winning the national championship this year.
How are the Hawkeyes faring this season?
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Last year’s NCAA Finalists, the Iowa Hawkeyes are looking pretty to go all the way this time around. Overall ranked at the sixth position in AP’s rankings, Lisa Bluder’s crew have put on an impressive show in Big 10 so far. They have come out victorious on 13 out of 16 conference matchups. Moreover, set aside the one loss against Kansas State, they have looked invincible at home. However, a lot will depend on how they deal with the table-toppers Ohio State on March 3rd. Caitlin Clark and Co. will have a tough task at hand in their attempt to avenge their previous loss to the Buckeyes.
Just a mere 50 points separate her from etching her name into the history books for the second time this season, one simply can’t wait to witness Caitlin Clark achieve greatness.
