Caitlin Clark on WNBA expectations, handling criticism, fulfilling goals & more | SportsCenter
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ย. 2024
- Caitlin Clark sits down with Holly Rowe to discuss handling criticism, WNBA expectations, fulfilling lifelong goals and more.
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I live in Nigeria and I've never been to the US. I stayed up late to watch Catlin play; she is the one!
thats insane. She definitely different
From Nigeria too and Reese was the one who got me interested in women's sports and then I started watching other beautiful players too
Are you a Prince? Sorry I didnt reply to your email.
I live in Greece, i stayed up till late to watch Caitlin Clark play also! MANY MANY MANY MANY MANY times
She has elevated the game for sure
Even me, I am downloading the wnba app because of her.
She has that Jordan mentality. Competitive, fearless, confident, skilled, intelligent, driven, the alpha, has very high standards, loves the game, always working on her craft, commands the room, and has an aura and charisma about her that draw people in.
Let's say she has that Steph Curry mentality. Jordan alienated himself from the team. Caitlin appears to include her team in all her successes.
This sounds idiotic.
Jordan won in college.
Jordan was not stats-whoring.
@@BERNARDO712jealousy is an evil drug.
@@highlogic518I agree!
@@jennahawk12so is being delusional.
Pretty classy woman. Props to her, and her mindset.
Classy! You said it! :)
it's classy when she trash talks, it's only a problem when people who aren't white do it.
Sounds about white
Not classy. Just average looking woman who never had male attention and went to practice basketball. That's all.
Easy to practice when no guy bothers YOU
LOL
Beautiful and white the racist far left would say that is her down fall so so sad.
She is so frickin’ awesome. Love her.
UConn fan here…Caitlin is amazing, deserves a lot, and I wish her big success…lots of blessings to a classy lady.
UConn will win it next year tough loss this year in the Final Four stay classy!!
It’s Paige’s year next season!
Was told about Catlin Clark I got hooked watch the games. She has transform women basketball for ever I can't wait for the WNBA to get started.
What a role model for the student athlete. Her comment about finishing her last semester was awesome
She makes you feel like her struggle is yours. Humility and kindness. The best is yet to come!
F the haters… this woman is the truth
No one hates Caitlin Clark, it's all propaganda.
still not beatiful
@@yektagundegen you just made this channel? Ha! What a loser’s
Take several seats!!! Somebody’s probably saying the same thing about you.
Stick to the subject of basketball!!
She is such a stud. She is gonna be the best player in the WNBA.
Adam apple and all
@@palehorserider1407 She's not a tranny
Not in her rookie year. Probably in her 3rd or 4th year.
In more ways than one
@@lilpenny1982lol I bet she’ll be EASILY the WNBA mvp
IF Clark and Martin are going WNBA, PLEASE WBB lords, put them on the SAME TEAM!!!!!
Martin is not making a roster idiot
CC’s the GOAT. I watched my first women’s college basketball game because of her and now going to watch my first WNBA game because of her. Can’t wait to follow her journey through the W.
No she isn't
So in other words you haven’t compared her to anyone else, yet you are calling her the greatest? 🤔🤔🤔
Not the goat !!
Good god, look how triggered people get.
She's this person's "goat".. who gives a fkn fk that they think that. Jesus Christ.
Caitlyn is the most skilled player or at least the most skilled scorer in women's college basketball history, but she could be referred to as the goat based on that but there are other players that are more successful or equally as successful as Caitlyn when it comes to all team selections, high rebounding in high-scoring, and of course number of Championships so goat is a flexible termCaitlyn is the most skilled player or at least the most skilled score in women's college basketball history, but she could be referred to as the goat based on that but there are other players that are more successful or equally as successful as Caitlyn when it comes to all team selections, high rebounding in high-scoring, and of course number of Championships so goat is a flexible term
Hate her or deny her . She will be a generational talent when she will begin her career in the W.
Already is a generational talent
Will be? Lol you watch any of her college games?
@@dras-pv8qv yes I have and I was referring to when she starts cookin up when she gets drafted in the WNBA
Nobody hate her, that's all propaganda.
@@Blacklist324there are tons of ppl that do and unjustifiably so. They hate her bc shes white…im not white or black but its pretty obvious why ppl insult her
She’s got a million dollar smile.
Subway is looking to sign her watch lol
@@MichaelRyan-l3p wouldn’t doubt it.
@@MichaelRyan-l3p I hope she signs with a better sub company... like Jersey Mike's...
I’m diehard Cyclone fan rooting for you a rival Hawkeye . You are breaking down barriers because Caitlin you are a great person and leader and player. You are way beyond your years taking the pressure #22, criticism, and heat like a champion. Use that pushback to fuel your fire to chase your dreams in the Pros. I have not seen this skillset since Larry Bird#33 just like Larry you can come in and Be a star Immediately Intensity, Team, Desire, and Mostly Court Vision. Court vision can not be taught either you have it or you don’t. You are Ready!!!
For the “she’s overrated commenters:”
1. **Most career points in NCAA Division I basketball, men's and women's (3,951 points)**: Clark surpassed the previous record held by Pete Maravich.
2. **Most points in a single NCAA Division I season, women's (1,234 points)**: This record highlights her phenomenal scoring ability throughout a season.
3. **Most career 3-pointers in NCAA Division I basketball, men's and women's (548 three-pointers)**: This record emphasizes her skill as a long-range shooter.
4. **Most 3-pointers in a single season in NCAA Division I basketball, men's and women's (201 three-pointers)**: This achievement broke the previous record held by Stephen Curry.
5. **Most career assists in NCAA Division I basketball, men's and women's (over 1,000 assists)**: Demonstrating her versatility and vision on the court.
6. **First Division I basketball player (men's or women's) to score over 3,000 points, 900 assists, and 800 rebounds**: This showcases her all-around game and statistical contribution beyond scoring.
7. **Most points scored in the NCAA Tournament, men's or women's (491 points)**: Clark holds the record for the most career points in the NCAA tournament.
8. **Highest single-quarter scoring in an NCAA championship game (18 points in the first quarter)**: This was achieved during the 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament National Championship.
9. **Most points in a single season in the Big Ten conference**: Surpassing previous records and setting a new benchmark in conference play.
10. **First player to have back-to-back 1,000-point seasons in NCAA Division I basketball**: This record underscores her consistent high-level performance.
The haters saw her play only one or two games and then give their couch based opinions. Great summary!
And still no national championship
@@jrod9729 Thanks for commenting! Hopefully you have more CC posts in your next feed.
@@jennahawk12 with no 💍
@@jrod9729 more!
Caitlin Clarke is good player and seems like a nice person. Its a shame most of her critics/haters are other women.
Her racist fans are also a problem.
Females love to hate on other females. They hate it when they're not looked at as princesses.
Nobody hates on women more than other women. Then as usual take zero accountability for anything.
what those women are saying, that ain't criticism. That's jealousy.
Its worse its envy
No it's them keeping it real
I think you may have problems.@@thegirlsclub24
total jealousy, sad they should be supporting her
Keeping it real is translated as jealos😢
Congrats CC! I believe you shall become the best. And kudos to ESPN for airing her games. A whole new generation of fans will be watching CC and her team play with their parents. Now let's ditch that salary cap and get a few more teams and let the league grow and retain more potential great players.
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Gamecock fan here. You gotta love this young woman!! Best wishes Caitlin!
#22 one my favorite athletes in my lifetime ❤ She's such a great role model
Love you Caitlin!
GREAT interview. The questions and answers! Love the maturity and the psychological mindset shed has. Makes her different. hard worker, classy, great BB player. Rest and rre energize. Stay healthy, focused and safe. Don't over due it. You just ended 1 season and to start another. Remember to have a little fun in between. Wishing all your dreams come true!
let's go caitlin!!!!
love u CC
She’s a great role model. Handling haters / promoting education and mental health. Competitive mindset. Love it
She's so awesome 👍🏽👍🏽😎
Yes!!! Why are other women tearing her down?
Caitlin has been blessed with her God given talent in basketball. I pray that God continues to bless her and protect her from all the haters. All these young women coming up in draft are the new talents. Let their journey be successful and an inspiration to young people with dreams.
Amen❤ good luck CC❤❤❤
wish CC the best....classy young lady!
I love Caitlin's transition passing and slick decision making, seeing openings before defenders see it coming.
I appreciate the interviewer stating that we the audience are not the ones talking about what Caitlin Clark CANT DO, instead it’s other WNBA players. We the people are rooting for her and excited to watch her play
I think for the first time ever, I’m actually looking forward to watching a WNBA game! Weird! Can’t believe I’m saying this! 😂 I want to see her play in the WNBA, I want to see if she lives up to the hype as a pro!!
why would it be weird to be excited to watch the WNBA? Clark is great, but there have been / are a ton of incredible players in the league.
@@jeanettespicer9225 Its because their gameplay isn't as captivating as Caitlin Clark's. She's more entertaining and makes people care who normally wouldn't. The stars may start to get more recognition thanks to her.
America really wants a sweetheart. I think it's her.
Trailer 🗑 America u mean
@@thatdude659 no your mom already has that corner thanks
Level headed, classy, articulate. Recipe for success.
THIS is why she is so beloved, she has Class. Something the current WNBA players could learn.
I can't wait to watch her name be called as the #1 overall pick to the Indiana Fever and make HISTORY!!!
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Caitlin Clark was at first the Canary in the Cultural Mine of WBB, now she is for the entire culture.
- She and her coach and teammates did everything the right way. If we can't treat them right and enjoy the excitement and great role modeling they've given us, then we know we've gone further backwards then the time of Tiger Woods - when most of us came together to buoy him past the gatekeepers.
- Besides the pettiness of the hive mind following cheap race politics and all, the national championship game was a travesty. One team is completely made up of five star players, they lose five and get five more and then "coach of the year". Nobody but homers is buying it. Five teams have won 70% of all WNCAA championships. The incredible competitive imbalance of player distribution, whether through direct collusion or lack of oversight, destroys the sport.
- Clark and Iowa just showed the country that 500% more people want to watch women's basketball, but they want to watch fairly built teams with the best coaching around great talent, not a modern Red Auerbach controlling the recruiting back door.
- We are about to see the biggest drop in viewership of any sports league in history. If the WNBA doesn't wake up from being angry and woke they're about to drop the biggest ball that anyone's ever dropped.
- Imagine a reality where haters ruled the Magic and Bird story of inspiration.
Well said. Couldn't agree more. Like you said, to some NCAA is just a business of 5 star players. Iowa showed America different. That's how it should be. That's how it was when I played when we were just starting out. Title 9. The passion, joy and love. Let's leave POLITICS out of the sports people.
Sorry but this is the biggest load of crap I have ever heard. Get a hobby. This has been fun and if anyone ruins it it will be MAGA fools like you who can’t just say Caitlin’s awesome. It has to be Caitlin’s awesome because and then proceed to put someone else down. The reason she caught on is because NBA has lost its focus on athleticism and Caitlin plays just like an NBA player. When the WNBA started we had real athletes driving the narrative, dunking etc and they tried to market that Lisa Leslie can dunk when it was nothing like what MJ or LeBron can do. Anyone can shoot threes.
Love the discussion on academics. She will have like-minded peers on Fever to lean on...Lexie Hull and Boston for sure.
I do t watch sports but she is such a rockstar and a generally all around good person
I watched her play 3 times. She’s a ball player….its a shame these retired wnba players are not giving her more credit. She’ll only grow women’s basketball, and inspire next generation of young girls to start playing basketball.
I'm rooting for you! Greetings from Brazil!!!💪🏀🇧🇷
Finish what you started in school. Good for her!
She is HER, she knows what's hate and what is talk, and she'll show them both what she's about.
I love you Caitlin!!! You’re an amazing young woman and you have so much to offer the world on AND off the court.
Keep being you and let God help you navigate the crazy ride you’re on! ❤️
I am a fan for life and wish you nothing but success. Stay humble and enjoy this new chapter!
This woman is single-handedly saving women’s Basketball and Dianna taurasi can go kick rocks….just because she’s a Christian heterosexual woman doesn’t mean you have to hate. WNBA is gaining the attention and viewership of men and this is exactly what the WNBA needs….oh and juju Watkins and angel Reese are also Christian and Hetero, times are changing for the WNBA and talent is talent…Gatekeepers aren’t gonna win this war
Good luck Caitlin your Journey in WNBA! Love from the Philippines and bless u!
Excellent interview C Clark you are a beast
You make Iowa Proud Caitlin! You are our GOAT! Best of Luck in the WNBA and in life!
She seems humble
Many of us enjoyed Caitlin Clark this past year to the MAX! Here she shows who she really is away from the court. She expects to be on of the best in the World! She certainly has that goal and we will be watching! Go Caitlin!
So excited to see her play in the WNBA alongside aliyah boston and Kelsey Mitchell. It’s going to be fun to watch. Let’s go fever 🎉
I love her dimples. Really pretty.
As a boy who played a lot of basketball as a kid I’ve always thought that women’s basketball had the potential to become beloved even though it had a bad rep during the 90’s and 2000’s. I’m glad Caitlin has helped break down that barrier. Hopefully my future daughter can become a hooper like Caitlin!
The Wnba started in 1997
@@Blacklist324 did he stutter? He said the 90s and 2000's dipwad
havent watched a wnba since lisa leslie retired. Excited to Watch CC play. The Fever's coaches better let her play her game. Just help her in her weak areas which isnt much.
0:25 - She just called Cheryl Swoopes a hater. They should be rooting for her. The WNBA needs star players who can bring in viewers.
No, she didnt. smh You just trying to make it all about that one incident like some noob whining and not actually using a little common sense. Had you been paying attention you would know theres been plenty of others saying things. A simple search here on TH-cam makes it pretty obvious and easy to see.
The goat
Clark the Shark 🦈 🏀
She's an amazing young woman. She's on point on every answer. Wish her nothing but the best.
Love Caitlin but also . . . Holly Rowe is fantastic. Thanks, Holly!
Great interview. Level headed. Down to earth. Sky is the limit
No one talks about her mindset! Wnba is not ready for her
Omg I love her attitude about academics!
Caitlin is the perfect ambassador for the WNBA and her draft class has more talent than the sport has potentially ever seen at one time. There's an opportunity for the sport to thrive, and I'd love to continue to watch Caitlin's journey in the pros, a league that needs her fans. But when former players seem unwilling to accept her and sports reporters like Elle Duncan telling prospective fans (read: men) to shut up and listen, the WNBA has the potential to blow this golden chance with too much lecturing. Millions want to see Caitlin succeed and watch great players, but will the sport and its gatekeepers let us.
She is freaking awesome. I love this woman
Good luck girl, Iowa always has your back!
As a man who would never watch the WNBA-- I'm watching it now... at least Caitlin.
That's the problem the league has though. There's not much other reason to watch besides her. What if she gets hurt? What if her career is short? The WNBA has no other reason to watch except for to see CC play. I'm just here to watch it all fall apart.
What I’m really not understanding is all of the criticism is coming from other women. The WNBA is a business that’s losing money and needs to find a new way to rebrand themselves to give the audience something they wanna see. Now you have a female player who is a generation talent who’s bringing attention to the sport who’s gonna build the WNBA and it’s other women who are tearing her down out of jealousy
You have WNBA players who should be ambassadors of the sport, instead publicly verbalizing personnal attacks against Clark without instigation, while the WNBA league has poised itself to essentially use and take advantage of her brand for their own benefits.
Getting the same pay as every other rookie seems like robbery.
I hope they plan to compensate her with bonuses or a percentage of ticket sales that her presence on the court generates for the league.
She isn't even in the WNBA yet and teams are already anticipating her impact on ticket sales by getting larger venues to host the Fever when she arrives on their home turf.
We all have our eyes on you WNBA. Here is your chance to shine. Don't blow it.
Watching her mannerisms, specifically eye language. She's a genuine person, uncomfortable and honest. She just wanna hoop and undergrands what she means. She ain't gonna slack on work. She coming for that GOAT.
Classic Holy rowe interview good luck 2 clark it was pleasure 4 my family 2 watch these last 2 years Thank u
She is so polished for a young person. That’s a great kid.
Other women players hating on Caitlin Clark, when they should be celebrating any positive attention brought to their sport and the WNBA, is such a man thing to do.
So excited to see the other players level up to what you're going to bring!! Take care of her IN!!
I love her passing
She will be the reason I will watch the WNBA for the first time this summer
She’s so poised. She’s built for this.
Caitlin Clark taught Dawn Staley, the head coach of the South Carolina how to play basketball and coach! That is the only way South Carolina beat Iowa!
She actually looks cute here
100% we love you you’re going to light up that league WNBA I think you can play in the NBA just because of smart you are at the game the knowledge of the game they’ll find out have a great day tomorrow let’s go Clark #22
The realization is that the talent has gotten better!! Watch the Hoop Summit 2024 game, the talent level is insane. I've always said that women had better fundamentals and had to because the athleticism isn't at the male level for obvious reasons. Game is in a great place!!! College Basketball will be phenomenal next season!!!
Awesome interview. The future is getting brighter for the WNBA with her
GOOD LUCK ON A GREAT WNBA CAREER CAITLIN SCREW THE HATERS
I haven't really seen any haters, only time I hear it is from people like you talking about it
@@beantown4life you must not really be following the story then, diana taurasi, sue bird, sheryl swoopes are just a few pros hating on her and they should be grateful she's bringing eyes to the game
@@memebobs9011I try to remain positive and not pay attention to any haters, try it one day
Class act
If veteran players had harassed a young LeBron or a young Kobe, then this whole story would have been presented in a very different way.
We celebrate the fight between MJ and Steve Kerr, but we cannot handle a WNBA veteran saying a few harsh words in a podcast.
All they said was that Caitlin would have to prove herself on the next level.
BS.
NCAA Division I all-time scoring leader
2× AP Player of the Year (2023, 2024)
2× Honda Sports Award (2023, 2024)
2× John R. Wooden Award (2023, 2024)
2× Naismith College Player of the Year (2023, 2024)
2× USBWA National Player of the Year (2023, 2024)
2× Wade Trophy (2023, 2024)
James E. Sullivan Award (2023)
3× Unanimous first-team All-American (2022-2024)
4× First-team All-American - USBWA (2021-2024)
3× First-team All-American - AP (2022-2024)
4× WBCA Coaches' All-American (2021-2024)
Second-team All-American - AP (2021)
3× Dawn Staley Award (2021-2023)
3× Nancy Lieberman Award (2022-2024)
USBWA National Co-Freshman of the Year (2021)
WBCA Co-Freshman of the Year (2021)
3× Big Ten Player of the Year (2022-2024)
4× First-team All-Big Ten (2021-2024)
Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2021)
3× Big Ten tournament MOP (2022-2024)
3× NCAA season scoring leader (2021, 2022, 2024)
3× NCAA season assists leader (2022-2024)
Division I Academic All-American of the Year (2023)
No. 22 retired by Iowa Hawkeyes
McDonald's All-American (2020)
Iowa Miss Basketball (2020)
FIBA Under-19 World Cup MVP (2021)
All of that is nice but one of the most important thing is not on your list. She's not a natural champion 😂No Championships
@@sir.lancelot8338 And look at how much we care. Only people like you. She lives rent free in your head.
@@sir.lancelot8338 She brought her team back to back National Championships twice without superstars and she had no help. Iowa's bench players had 0 points and they let her down again. If they stepped up, they would have won. She's going to have one superstar named Aliyah Boston with the Fever in the WNBA. Let's see how it work with between her and Caitlin next month.
@TheODLawson23 she will also have Kelsey Mitchell, whom was a top 5 scorer in the women's NCAA Division 1.
O for 2 when it counts!
Go Caitlyn.I am a fan.Love from Sydney, Australia.
She's the greatest player to ever wear a #22 jersey. Yes, Swoopes, I'm talking directly to you.
Well you are wrong. I'm talking directly to you.
Lies
Swoopes also won a national championship, won offensive and defensive MVP in won season. Swoopes is goated
I'm a Caitlin Clark fan. I think she's great for the game but No she is not better than Sheryl Swoopes
I couldnt name 1 wnba player or team, literally not one. but I guess I'll know at least one player going forward.
@@JoshKantrowitznothing wrong with that
@@JoshKantrowitz get high, live life
@@JoshKantrowitz weed isn't a drug
@@JoshKantrowitz why are you a hater
CC is the GOAT!! ❤🏀
That's only in your mind, she's no goat because she hasn't won a championship
No she isn't
Steph curry didn't win a ring in college and today he's arguably the best PG ever@@sir.lancelot8338
The fact is, no player in the history of NCAA women's basketball would have taken this Iowa team to back to back finals. Stat wise she's done things that haven't been done.
@leoncarlson4537 I just read your comment so let me ask you a question. Is Lebron James the Goat?
She has that incredible mentality! Fearless, confident, strong, with high standards. She is the one
Great interview!
Clark is great, i love the energy, the swag she and Reese display on the court, having two of them on the same team one day will be fire, they are going to bully their opponents with the way they react to any score but I'll really like to watch them play against each other again ❤
Can’t wait to watch
She’s smart woman…❤ the first time I saw she played accidentally from I followed her till the championship…. April is the WNBA draft excited to watch …
Mindset Masterclass!
I think Caitlyn can handle it well she will have confidence in her self and continue for her to best version that she can be overall.🏀
They gonna be flying private soon no more commercial flights, she is a STAR ⭐️
I remember when Shaq said wnba need to lower the ring to make the game exciting and i agree with Shaq. But after seeing CC's game i changed my mind! She makes the game exciting just the way she play ball!
Her answers are incredible and doesn’t make a single mistake. Her killer mindset is something that nba players have lacked since Kobe Bryant. You have changed the way I am looking to raise my own daughter. Thanks for everything.
she is not going to the WNBA..She is the WNBA because im gonna be watching HER