WHAT’S NEXT
The landscape of women’s sports is not just an important conversation but a relevant one in today’s climate, largely a result from the increased visibility.
Whether it comes to the politics, diversity, or economics that root from women’s sports, there is a lot to be said.
It’s essential that these conversations hold decision makers responsible so women athletes can continue breaking barriers and making history.
IDENTIFYING TALENT
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IDENTIFYING TALENT |
Talent is everywhere when it comes to collegiate women’s basketball. Whether you’re watching the game live or flipping through the channels, you’ll be sure to see history in the making.
Recently, Iowa’s Caitlin Clark surpassed Kelsey Plum for most points scored on Thursday against Michigan.
Opting for her signature left side layup, Clark broke the record within the first three minutes of the game. In typical Clark fashion, she was a force to be reckoned with for the entirety of the game that soon followed the historic shot.
Like Clark, there are many athletes that play collegiate women’s basketball that have made (and continue making) history.
Scroll down below to easily identify athletes who are currently breaking barriers— names to get familiar with as March Madness approaches.
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Talent is easy to find whenever Iowa plays. More specifically, whenever Caitlin Clark, the multi record breaking athlete at Iowa, steps onto the court.
Now that it’s Clark’s fourth season, she’s been able to produce a long list of records and titles throughout her NCAA Division 1 basketball career.
Most recently, the Big Ten Player of the Year became Iowa’s greatest leading scorer, and set Big Ten and NCAA single-season records for 3-pointers.
Everything about her success is great for the sports industry, including the economy.
If you want to see Clark in action, it’ll cost you.
Tickets to watch Clark play are the most expensive tickets in NCAA history and for women’s basketball for an average cost of $550.
For the same price of an Iowa ticket, you can buy an iPad 10th Generation , Amazon Fire TV , and a PS5 with a little money left over!
With ticket prices on the rise, we should expect an increase in financial generosity for sponsorship and scholarship funds given to women athletes. So, as Clark breaks records and makes history, the allocation of funds for women’s sports is something to keep an eye out for.