Multiple Big Ten Player of the Week awards, countless records set and broken, and a large handful of triple-doubles are a few ways to describe the season that Caitlin Clark has had for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Whatever descriptor you choose to use, it is likely still understating the season that the Hawkeyes’ guard is having. Clark has been a superhero this year and has become a national household name among basketball of all levels.
Due to her success, a Big Ten Tournament title, and an upcoming NCAA Tournament, Clark has found herself among the semi-finalists for the Naismith Trophy. They have her among a group up for the annually award Women’s Player of the Year.
The Nation's Best? Yes. @CaitlinClark22 vs top 26 teams (NET Rankings):
✨ 29.6 ppg
✨ 8.4 apg
✨ 7.1 rpg@NaismithTrophy x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/CqBRO8DEUb— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) March 9, 2023
Clark’s production is off the charts this year. She is averaging 27.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 8.3 assists this year to go with her quartet of triple-doubles. Clark was named the MVP of the Big Ten Tournament as well after she posted a championship outing of 30 points, 17 assists, and 10 rebounds.
Two other big names among the semi-finalists includes fellow Big Ten member Mackenzie Holmes of the Indiana Hoosiers and Aliyah Boston of South Carolina.
The list will be cut down to four in the coming weeks with it seemingly very likely that Clark and Boston will be among that group. Clark’s output speaks for itself and provides her more than a strong case as the nation’s best player.
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