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In Iowa, her intense rivalry, daring passes, and 3-point shooting have made her a must-watch basketball player. When she leaves, what happens?
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In front of a crowded stadium, Caitlin Clark dribbles while a Wisconsin player defends.
Both at home and away, Caitlin Clark and Iowa have performed to boisterous, sold-out audiences.Give credit…The New York Times’ Hilary Swift
Matt Flegenheimer
Written by Matt Flegenheimer
Posted on February 6, 2024; revised on February 7, 2024, at 9:54 a.m. ET
People tend to follow Caitlin Clark when she moves—weaving through defensive traffic, gently waving for a teammate to pass, or squirming free enough to catch, fire, catch fire.
To the extent that anyone can confidently prepare one, this instinct drives every opponent’s scouting report: it is a triple-underlined directive to shadow the biggest player in college basketball, Shaun Clark, lest she attempt another 3-pointer from the Hawkeye beak in the University of Iowa logo close to midcourt.
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