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Perfect timing for Martin at draft

NEW YORK (AP) — Kate Martin traveled to the WNBA draft to support her Iowa teammate Caitlin Clark and ended up getting drafted by the Las Vegas Aces. Martin was selected 18th overall by the defending champions. “There are a lot of emotions right now,” Martin said in an interview on ...

Clark fever spreads quickly in Indy

By ISABELLA VOLMERT The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Michelle Lennis grew up playing basketball in Indiana as a born-and-raised Purdue fan. But this season, Lennis also found herself cheering for the Iowa women’s basketball team led by Caitlin Clark as the college player rocketed her ...

Caitlin Clark taken No. 1 in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, as expected

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark admitted she was a bit nervous before being chosen with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, even though it was no surprise. "I dreamed of this moment since I was in second grade, and it's taken a lot of ...

As expected, Clark goes No. 1 in WNBA Draft

NEW YORK — Caitlin Clark admitted she was a bit nervous before being chosen with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, even though it was no surprise. “I dreamed of this moment since I was in second grade, and it’s taken a lot of hard work, a lot of ups and downs, but ...

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

IOWA CITY (AP) — Caitlin Clark got a final chance to say goodbye to Iowa fans on Wednesday, and of course there was a big crowd waiting. Clark, who became major college basketball’s all-time leading scorer this season on the way to being the consensus national player of the year, was ...

Clark the headliner for upcoming draft

By DOUG FEINBERG The Associated Press NEW YORK — Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink and others make this one of the most anticipated WNBA drafts in recent years. There are several impact players up for grabs, but their talent is nearly eclipsed by their popularity among basketball ...

Clark’s next big move: helping Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — John Meinen has been an avid Iowa basketball fan for decades. The 61-year-old former hoops player never lost touch with the sport, his home state or his beloved Hawkeyes’ men’s or women’s teams, even after moving to Indianapolis. So with the Indiana Fever expected ...

18.7 million viewers for women’s basketball final

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — South Carolina’s victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday’s women’s NCAA championship game had a preliminary audience average of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN. The only sporting events in the United States to draw a bigger TV audience since 2019 have been ...

Iowa’s Clark walks away as a living legend

By WILL GRAVES The Associated Press CLEVELAND — Caitlin Clark doesn’t want to think about it. Or doesn’t want to talk about it. That will come later. Probably much later. Yes, the Iowa star sees the packed stands. Hears the pop in the crowd whenever she drops in another 3-pointer from ...

South Carolina caps unbeaten season by rallying past Hawkeye women

By DOUG FEINBERG The Associated Press CLEVELAND — Dawn Staley and South Carolina completed their perfect season, ending Caitlin Clark’s historic college career with an 87-75 win over Iowa in the NCAA championship game Sunday. With Staley directing a relentless attack from the sideline, ...

Hawks earn one final encore

CLEVELAND (AP) — Caitlin Clark led Iowa back to the national championship game, scoring 21 points as the Hawkeyes rallied past Paige Bueckers and UConn 71-69 in the women’s Final Four on Friday night. Next up for the Hawkeyes (34-4) is a rematch with unbeaten South Carolina, which lost to ...

Clark, Hawks help grow women’s basketball exponentially

By TIM REYNOLDS The Associated Press There were plenty of people at a movie theater in central Iowa on Monday night, though very few of them were watching an actual movie. They were there to see Caitlin Clark. And they weren’t alone. Not even close. Millions of people — 12.3 million, ...

Iowa exorcises demons, ousts LSU

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Caitlin Clark made nine 3-pointers and finished with 41 points and 12 assists in a sensational performance as Iowa knocked defending national champion LSU out of the women’s NCAA Tournament with a 94-87 victory on Monday night, advancing the Hawkeyes to their second ...

More records, notoriety for Hawkeye superstar Clark

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Caitlin Clark is going to the Final Four this weekend with yet another milestone on her resume: She’s the all-time women’s Division I leader in points per game, too. For now, at least. Clark’s 41-point effort that led Iowa past LSU on Monday night ...

Clark, Iowa take their show to Final Four in Cleveland

CLEVELAND (AP) — The final shows for Caitlin Clark’s tour are booked in an arena just a short drive from the Rock & Roll Hall Fame. Hello, Cleveland. College basketball’s biggest act — men’s or women’s — will close out her magnificent Iowa career this weekend in the Final ...

Iowa tops LSU behind Caitlin Clark’s 41 points

By The Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Caitlin Clark made nine 3-pointers and finished with 41 points and 12 assists as Iowa knocked defending national champion LSU out of the women's NCAA Tournament with a 94-87 victory on Monday night, advancing the Hawkeyes to their second straight ...

Iowa moves into regional final; stage is set

By DOUG FEINBERG The Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. — Let the hype begin! Caitlin Clark had 29 points and 15 assists to lead top-seeded Iowa to an 89-68 win over fifth-seeded Colorado in the women’s NCAA Tournament, setting up a rematch of last year’s national title game against LSU on ...

Star power in Albany for Women’s Sweet 16

By DOUG FEINBERG The Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. — Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese bring a lot of star power to the Albany 2 Regional as two of the biggest names in college basketball. Clark’s Iowa squad and Reese’s LSU team would both have to win their Sweet 16 games for the two to ...