Caitlin Clark makes history as she surpasses the NCAA's all-time scoring record in men's and women's college basketball, receiving praise from President Joe Biden and LeBron James. Her remarkable achievement solidifies her place in basketball history.
Caitlin Clark Breaks NCAA's All-Time Scoring Record
( Credit to: Bbc )
Caitlin Clark, the women's basketball star, has received high praise from President Joe Biden and LeBron James after she became the NCAA's all-time leading scorer in men's and women's college basketball. During a game against Ohio State, Clark scored 35 points, leading her team, the Iowa Hawkeyes, to victory. This achievement also brought her total career points to 3,685, surpassing the previous record held by Pete Maravich.
( Credit to: Bbc )
The game was attended by several notable figures, including rapper Travis Scott. As a college senior, Clark entered the game needing 18 points to surpass Maravich's record. In the second quarter, she hit two free throws, reaching the milestone and receiving a thunderous applause from the crowd.
Following the game, both LeBron James and President Joe Biden took to social media to congratulate Caitlin Clark. LeBron James, who himself recently broke records by becoming the first NBA player to score 40,000 points, wrote, "CONGRATS @CaitlinClark22 on becoming the All-Time leading scorer!!" President Biden also commended Clark, stating, "With 3,685 points and counting, you've made your school proud."
Surpassing Previous Records and Making History
Not only did Caitlin Clark break the all-time scoring record, but she also surpassed the point totals set by Kelsey Plum and Lynette Woodard, making her the top-scoring female college player. Plum and Woodard, who went on to have successful careers in the WNBA, were in attendance at the game to witness Clark's remarkable achievement.
The game drew a star-studded audience, with celebrities such as MLB Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan and actor Kevin Miles, known as Jake from State Farm in the insurance company's ads, coming to witness the historic moment in NCAA history.
In response to Clark's record-breaking performance, Nike released a new advertisement featuring the Iowa Hawkeyes player. The ad highlighted her numerous accolades, including conference player of the year, free-throw record, triple-double record, and the title of women's all-time NCAA leading scorer. Nike stated, "It takes a once-in-a-generation player to break a record that's stood for generations."
Recognition and Promising Future
Caitlin Clark's remarkable achievement as the NCAA's all-time leading scorer has garnered widespread recognition and praise from prominent figures in sports and politics. Her talent and dedication have cemented her place in basketball history, and her future in the sport looks incredibly promising.