**Caitlin Clark Breaks Records, Leads Iowa to Victory** Iowa Hawkeyes basketball star Caitlin Clark has made history by becoming the first Iowa women's basketball player to be named First Team All-Big Ten in four years. She also earned the prestigious Big Ten Tournament MVP award. The 22-year-old Clark has continued to shatter records throughout the season. In a recent game against UConn, she scored 20 points in the second half, leading Iowa to a 60-57 victory with just 7½ minutes remaining. Clark's impressive performance extends her record-breaking season. She recently became the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer in basketball, surpassing both male and female players. "Caitlin Clark is an exceptional athlete who represents Iowa Hawkeyes basketball with pride," said head coach Lisa Bluder. "Her dedication, skill, and determination have had an immeasurable impact on our program." Clark's journey began in West Des Moines, Iowa, where she attended Dowling Catholic High School. She committed to the University of Iowa in 2019 and has quickly become one of the most decorated players in college basketball history. With her ongoing success, Clark continues to inspire countless young athletes and fans across the country. Her name will forever be etched in the annals of Iowa Hawkeyes basketball history and beyond.
**Caitlin Clark Breaks Records, Leads Iowa to Victory** Iowa Hawkeyes basketball star Caitlin Clark has made history by becoming the first Iowa women's basketball player to be named First Team All-Big Ten in four years. She also earned the prestigious Big Ten Tournament MVP award. The 22-year-old Clark has continued to shatter records throughout the season. In a recent game against UConn, she scored 20 points in the second half, leading Iowa to a 60-57 victory with just 7½ minutes remaining. Clark's impressive performance extends her record-breaking season. She recently became the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer in basketball, surpassing both male and female players. "Caitlin Clark is an exceptional athlete who represents Iowa Hawkeyes basketball with pride," said head coach Lisa Bluder. "Her dedication, skill, and determination have had an immeasurable impact on our program." Clark's journey began in West Des Moines, Iowa, where she attended Dowling Catholic High School. She committed to the University of Iowa in 2019 and has quickly become one of the most decorated players in college basketball history. With her ongoing success, Clark continues to inspire countless young athletes and fans across the country. Her name will forever be etched in the annals of Iowa Hawkeyes basketball history and beyond.
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**Hawkeyes to Host Kansas State in NIT First Round** Iowa City, Iowa - The Iowa Hawkeyes will host Kansas State in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) on Tuesday, March 19th, at 8:00 p.m. Tickets for the game are now on sale through the UI Athletics Ticket Office located at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes earned an NIT bid after finishing the regular season with a 19-13 record. They lost to Indiana in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals. Kansas State finished the season with a 17-14 record and lost to TCU in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals. The winner of the Iowa-Kansas State game will advance to the second round of the NIT, which will be played on March 21st. For more information on tickets and game schedules, visit the official website of the Iowa Hawkeyes.
**WEB McCaffery to Face LSU in NCAA Tournament Rematch** Former Iowa head men's basketball coach, WEB McCaffery, has led the Hawkeyes to an impressive 32-4 record this season, earning a rematch of last year's national title game with LSU (31-5). McCaffery, who became the Hawkeyes' 22nd head coach in 2010, is the third longest tenured men's basketball head coach in the Big Ten. Under his leadership, Iowa has made three NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Sweet 16 appearance in 2015. The Hawkeyes will face LSU in the Albany 2 regional final on Monday. Iowa lost last year's national title game to LSU by a score of 81-73. McCaffery, who was born Francis John McCaffery on May 23, 1959, is an American college basketball coach.
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**Iowa Basketball: Hawkeyes Chase Top West Coast Prospects for 2025 Class** As the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team battles through the season, the recruiting never stops. Last month, Iowa extended a pivotal scholarship offer to a highly sought-after prospect from the West Coast. According to the Recruiting Prediction Machine, Iowa's top targets for the 2025 class include: * **Jaden Bradley:** A 5-star point guard from Seattle, Washington * **Isaiah Elohim:** A 5-star forward from Rancho Cucamonga, California * **Cameron Boozer:** A 4-star forward from Las Vegas, Nevada Iowa has already secured a commitment from 4-star forward Owen Freeman for its 2025 class. The addition of any of these highly ranked West Coast players would give the Hawkeyes a major boost in talent. Meanwhile, the Iowa women's basketball program is also reloading with promising recruits in the 2024 and 2025 classes. The Hawkeyes have already received verbal commitments from several key prospects, including 4-star guard Ava Jones and 4-star forward McKenna Warnock. With a strong foundation in place, both the men's and women's Iowa basketball programs are poised for continued success in the years to come. The addition of elite recruits from the West Coast will only help strengthen Iowa's reputation as a competitive program on the national stage.
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