If Caitlin Clark’s response to Iowa’s victory over LSU suggests that the Hawkeyes superstar is very excited to be back in the. Clark went on social media to express her excitement with a seven-word message in all caps. The message got nearly 500,000 views in under an hour after it was posted. Final Four“CLEVELAND!!!!!!!!!! FINAL FOUR!!!!! HAWK FANS LETS GOOOOOO🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻,”
in the April 1, 2024 post. Clark said Clark had an impressive performance in the Elite Eight game, preventing the Tigers from securing another win over the Hawkeyes. The Iowa star
scored 41 points , dished out 12 assists, grabbed 7 rebounds and made 2 steals in the victory against LSU. Clark was deadly from long range, hitting nine three-pointers against the Tigers.LSU star Angel Reese had a standout game of her own, playing most of the game with an injured ankle. Reese
scored 17 points , pulled down 20 rebounds, provided 4 assists and blocked 3 shots in a losing effort.Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese Rivalry Could Carry Over to the WNBA?
Iowa securing their place in the Final Four is especially meaningful as this marks Clark’s final March Madness. Clark has already announced her plan to enter the 2024 WNBA draft. The star is widely anticipated to be chosen by the Indiana Fever with the No. 1 pick in the draft on April 15.
Reese’s future is less certain despite the expectation that the LSU star will attract plenty of interest from WNBA teams. The Tigers forward remained undecided about her future after LSU’s exit from the NCAA tournament.
Caitlin Clark Aims for an Iowa Championship: ‘We Want to Win 2 More & I Believe That We Have the Ability to Do That’
Following Iowa’s victory, Clark revealed that she has her eyes set on more than just another Final Four appearance. Clark stated that the Hawkeyes “want to win two more” which would secure a championship.
“They outrebounded us, but we were just resilient,” Clark mentioned during her press conference on April 1. “We didn't give up when things didn’t go our way, and that can take you a long way. I’m just proud of this team for returning to the Final Four.
“You enjoy this and then you get to Cleveland and you start preparing for your next game. We want to win two more, and I believe we have the ability to do that.”
Caitlin Clark is a ‘Sure Thing’ for the No. 1 Pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft
ESPN’s Michael Voepel
referred to Clark as a “sure thing” to be the top pick in the upcoming draft. The bigger question is whether Clark can keep scoring at such a high rate. “Will she score as much in the WNBA as she is now?” Voepel asked in a March 12 article titled, “WNBA mock draft 2024: Clark a lock at No. 1, but who’s next?” “No one has averaged 30 points for a WNBA season — the highest-ever average is Diana Taurasi’s 25.29 points per game in 2006 with the Phoenix Mercury — so Clark’s current 32.2 PPG is likely not sustainable in the WNBA.
“However, her 8.7 assists average could potentially carry over. That would place Clark in very rare company: Only Courtney Vandersloot (six times) and Ticha Penicheiro (once) have averaged at least 8 assists for a WNBA season.
Caitlin Clark is gaining a lot of attention after posting a new message on X following Iowa's victory over LSU to make it to the Final Four.
