20 Caitlin Clark Facts Everyone Should Know

There are at least 20 Caitlin Clark facts everyone should know before they make up their mind about this talented player. Opinions are fine, but it’s nice to have a few facts.

She broke the NCAA women’s scoring record

In one season she scored 1,113 points for her team. That’s enough to give her the record over many other skilled players.

She was a leader in scoring throughout the country

Her ability to work with her team and put points on the board was impossible to deny. From assists to three-pointers she knows how to put points on the board.

She’s from Des Moines, Iowa

Iowa has put up several high-caliber athletes over the years. Caitlin Clark is another that’s been added to the list.

She still carries a few high school records

She’s managed to hold the 5A record for a couple of categories. The most three-pointers in a game and most points are hard records to put up.

She started her college career during the pandemic

Imagine how hard it might have been to start playing college ball during the pandemic. Just about everything shut down for a while at that time.

She won every single one of the eight games she played against Nebraska

From a statistics standpoint, it’s tough to win against the same team unless they’re vastly inferior. If they’re not, there’s always a chance that they’ll find a way to win.

She can make a three-pointer with a hand in her face

It sounds easy, doesn’t it? But try and shoot a long shot with someone shoving a hand in your face and you’ll find out how hard it is.

She scored more than 20 points in over 100 games

When you look at the averages and consistency of many other players, Caitlin Clark is by far one of the best in the game. It’s not easy to always put up those kinds of numbers.

Her free-throw percentage was insane in college

Free throws sound simple, right? They’re tougher than you think, even for those who practice as much as Caitlin.

She’s had more 30-point games than many men and women

This type of scoring is nuts. It’s also one reason why a lot of people look for reasons to downplay her.

She’s only the second player to score 40 points or better in a women’s Final Four game

All these accomplishments make her sound absolutely awesome. There’s no doubt that it also invites a lot of envy.

She picked up the honor of scoring the first 40-point triple-double in NCAA Tournament history against Louisville

Her numbers kind of speak for themselves when talking about her records. This makes it clear that Caitlin is the type of player who deserves a great deal of praise.

She’s the only player since 2020 to post four 40-point performances when pitted against Top 10 teams

Competition at this level is fierce without a doubt. That means that putting up the types of numbers she has is hard to do.

She had an amazing 191 points during six tournament games in a season

Tournaments are nerve-wracking at the high school level, so at the college level, it’s even worse. But she pulled through and made a run at something impressive.

She’s been involved in some of the most-watched college games in history

That’s not a small accomplishment. True, it’s not just her, but she’s a part of it.

She’s recorded a triple-double in four different seasons

When you figure out what a triple-double is, double digits in three different categories, you’ll understand how tough this is. In a game with several other players, it’s amazing.

She was the first player in the NCAA Division 1 to lead the country in points and assists at the same time

She did this as a sophomore, keep that in mind. Extolling the in-game virtues of this woman is easy to do.

She was also on the varsity soccer team in high school

Her soccer play was similar to her basketball skills. She can weave her way down the court or take her time and let something develop.

She earned first-team All-American honors in each of her first three college seasons

When you figure that not a lot of people can do this, it’s easier to be impressed. She’s a skilled individual no matter what she does.

She enjoys playing in the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln

This is because more of her family can attend her games. She also holds the record for points in this arena.