intercollegiate sports teams of the University of Iowa
NCAA women's title game: Early figures make it most-watched hoops game in 5 years
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Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
Caitlin Clark looks like a natural as Indiana Fever introduce WNBA's top draft pick
apnews.com/article/wnba-draft-caitlin-clark-fever-f568d69691f71efef70f369c8249f196
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
Iowa Hawkeyes to retire Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 jersey: The University of Iowa will retire Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 jersey, the school announced on Wednesday.
cnn.com/2024/04/11/sport/caitlin-clark-no-22-jersey-retired-intl-spt/
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Honored for Historic Collegiate Career in Iowa
- The Iowa women's basketball program announced the official retirement of jersey No. 22 in recognition of Caitlin Clark, following the conclusion of her college career on Sunday with the Hawkeyes' loss to South Carolina in the NCAA tournament national championship game.
- Moving forward, no Iowa players will wear the iconic No. 22 jersey. Clark now joins Megan Gustafson (No. 10) as one of the three players from the Iowa women's basketball team to have her number retired.
- The decision was revealed by Iowa's Athletics Director, Beth Goetz, on Wednesday night at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in the presence of Clark and the fans.
- Clark has officially entered the WNBA draft scheduled for Monday, April 15. She is anticipated to be the top pick, selected by the Indiana Fever.
Scoring sensation Lucy Olsen transfers to Iowa. Ex-Villanova player helps fill void of Caitlin Clark
apnews.com/article/iowa-hawkeyes-lucy-olsen-82371bb061f4a96efd1779db5cb00def
South Carolina’s win over Iowa draws record 18.7 million viewers, most watched basketball game since 2019
theathletic.com/5400210/2024/04/08/south-carolina-iowa-caitlin-clark-viewership-record/
Hear what Lisa Bluder and Caitlin Clark said after Iowa women’s basketball’s NCAA championship loss to South Carolina. #Iowa #Hawkeyes #IowaHawkeyes #NCAA #MarchMadness
LEONARD GREENE: Caitlin Clark’s paltry $76K salary shows WNBA players deserve more money
nydailynews.com/2024/04/21/leonard-greene-caitlin-clarks-paltry-76k-salary-shows-wnba-players-deserve-more-money/
After taking chance on Iowa women’s wrestling, Kylie Welker and Hawkeyes now reap rewards
thegazette.com/hawkeye-wrestling/after-taking-chance-on-iowa-womens-wrestling-kylie-welker-and-hawkeyes-now-reap-rewards/
Women's NCAA championship TV ratings crush the men's competition: At its peak, 24 million basketball fans tuned in to watch the women's championship between ...
npr.org/2024/04/10/1243801501/womens-ncaa-championship-tv-ratings
Quick Glance: Women's NCAA Title Game Shines with Record Viewership
- South Carolina’s victory of 87-75 over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the women’s NCAA championship game marks a historic moment. For the first time, the women's game surpassed the men's title game, achieving the second-highest viewership for a non-Olympic women's sporting event on U.S. television.
- The viewership for the Sunday afternoon game, which awarded the Gamecocks their fourth national title and denied Clark's Hawkeyes their first, peaked at 24.1 million during the final 15 minutes. Nielsen's figures include an estimate of individuals watching outside their homes, a metric not previously accounted for before 2020.
- The audience for the national title game increased by 90% compared to the previous year when Clark and Iowa faced off against LSU. Moreover, this was the inaugural occurrence since 1995 of the championship being broadcast on network television.
- During the Final Four, Clark emphasized the positive impact of audience growth on all women's sports, not solely basketball. Fox broadcasted 14 women's games this season, including three in prime time, NBC featured two, and CBS televised the Big Ten tournament championship. ABC presented five regular-season games and nine during the NCAA Tournament.
Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill enters transfer portal: Hill departs after one season with Hawkeyes
thegazette.com/iowa-football/iowa-quarterback-deacon-hill-enters-transfer-portal/
Caitlin Clark Got the Coolest ’Ted Lasso’ Gift From Jason Sudeikis: The Iowa Hawkeyes star received a Ted Lasso-themed gift from actor Jason Sudeikis on Friday.
si.com/college/2024/04/13/caitlin-clark-iowa-coolest-ted-lasso-gift-jason-sudeikis
Former North Dakota offensive lineman Cade Borud commits to Iowa via transfer portal
thegazette.com/iowa-football/former-north-dakota-offensive-lineman-cade-borud-commits-to-iowa-via-transfer-portal/
Paid articlePaid
'Saturday Night Live': Caitlin Clark makes surprise cameo: Caitlin Clark made a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live” during the show’s “Weekend Update” ...
apnews.com/article/snl-clark-weekend-update-3fcb51d9c43ba45627e65628ff9e1bee
Caitlin Clark appears on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ thanks WNBA greats who ‘kicked down the door, so I could walk inside’
theathletic.com/5413512/2024/04/14/caitlin-clark-saturday-night-live-michael-che-wnba/
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Impresses on Saturday Night Live
- Caitlin Clark appears on 'Saturday Night Live,' thanking WNBA icons who paved the way
- Clark joined Michael Che to discuss the WNBA Draft, where the top pick was in New York City.
- She expressed gratitude to past players for their WNBA contributions and gifted Che a signed apron.
- Clark concluded by honoring predecessors who paved the way in the WNBA and presented Che with a signed apron as a token of appreciation.
Caitlin Clark wins women's Wooden Award as nation's best college player: Iowa’s Caitlin Clark has won the John R. Wooden Award for the second straight year as ...
apnews.com/article/wooden-award-caitlin-clark-cfb8c347dd5ad8258c062684f5bb8321
Is Caitlin Clark’s star power strong enough to spike WNBA fandom?: Clark was a must-watch as a senior at Iowa. Will she have the same impact on the WNBA as a ...
theathletic.com/5411850/2024/04/15/caitlin-clark-wnba-impact-draft/
Kate Martin attends WNBA draft to support Caitlin Clark, gets drafted by Las Vegas in second round
apnews.com/article/kate-martin-wnba-draft-iowa-fb36bcc7eaae78867db57fd50e7cd075
From The Athletic
The NCAA has an undefeated national champion in the Gamecocks. South Carolina capped its perfect season with an 87-75 win over Iowa ... Show more
South Carolina tops Iowa 87-75 in national championship to complete perfect season - The Athletic
South Carolina tops Iowa 87-75 in national championship to complete perfect season - The Athletic
Caitlin Clark: Iowa basketball shows 'exactly what women's sports can be in our country'
hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/basketball-women/2024/04/17/caitlin-clark-iowa-basketball-indiana-fever-wnba-draft-basketball-womens-sports-title-ix/73356872007/
7 observations from Iowa football’s 2024 spring open practice: Quarterback quandary, linebacker depth on display in open practice
thegazette.com/iowa-football/7-observations-from-iowa-footballs-2024-spring-open-practice/
Caitlin Clark’s WNBA salary is so low, even your teacher makes more: The NBA's lowest-paid players make more than the WNBA's highest earners – and ...
oregonlive.com/reckon/2024/04/caitlin-clarks-wnba-salary-is-so-low-even-your-teacher-makes-more.html
Lisa Leslie Had Fired-Up Message About Caitlin Clark’s Status for Team USA at Paris Olympics
si.com/college/2024/04/12/lisa-leslie-caitlin-clark-olymipcs-paris-team-usa
After their national championship loss versus South Carolina, the next chapter for the Iowa Hawkeyes’ legendary duo and for the program has arrived ... Show more
2024 NFL Draft: Top CB prospect Cooper DeJean says he can beat Caitlin Clark one-on-one in basketball
cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-nfl-draft-top-cb-prospect-cooper-dejean-says-he-can-beat-caitlin-clark-one-on-one-in-basketball/
Elite Iowa women's basketball season showed 'you can carve your own path': Caitlin Clark drew in many fans, but the entire Iowa women's basketball team resonated ...
hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/basketball-women/2024/04/09/caitlin-clark-iowa-womens-basketball-hawkeyes-legacy-national-championship-game-march-madness/73235474007/
Caitlin Clark got a shout-out from Elmo after being first pick in WNBA draft: The “Sesame Street” legend congratulated the former Iowa Hawkeyes legend.
kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article287787645.html
Ed Podolak to leave Iowa football radio booth, move to pregame role: Podolak moves to new role after 42 years as color commentator for Iowa football
thegazette.com/iowa-football/ed-podolak-to-leave-iowa-football-radio-booth-move-to-pregame-role/
Fever See Increase in Ticket Demand Ahead of Caitlin Clark's Expected Selection in WNBA Draft, per Report
si.com/college/2024/04/12/indiana-fever-caitlin-clark-ticket-demand-spikes
Letters about Caitlin Clark, Iowa basketball: This team made the state relevant: Opinion: Letters writers assessed the sunset of Caitlin Clark's Hawkeye career ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/readers/2024/04/14/letters-about-caitlin-clark-iowa-basketball/73282261007/
Wrestling Weekend That Was: Spencer Lee continues to impress in freestyle return: Lee dominates despite not being completely healthy, takes step closer to ...
thegazette.com/hawkeye-wrestling/wrestling-weekend-that-was-spencer-lee-continues-to-impress-in-freestyle-return/
@caitlinclark22 speaks about which WNBA player she is excited to face and play with next season. #Iowa #Hawkeyes #WNBA #caitlinclark
What could Caitlin Clark’s WNBA transition from Iowa look like?: Expect WNBA players to guard Clark more physically. How will she handle it?
theathletic.com/5409936/2024/04/12/caitlin-clark-wnba-transition/
Quick Glance: Challenges and Opportunities for Caitlin Clark's WNBA Transition
- Caitlin Clark will face physical defense in the WNBA - how will she handle it?
- Starting as one of the youngest players in the most talented league, Clark transitions from dominating college basketball.
- The physical strength of opponents will be Clark's biggest challenge as she adjusts to the WNBA.
- Comparisons with past top guards show challenges and opportunities for Clark, but her talent and skills could pave the way for success.
North Dakota transfer Cade Borud discusses decision to commit to Iowa: Iowa’s reputation for producing NFL offensive linemen among factors to sway Borud during ...
thegazette.com/iowa-football/north-dakota-transfer-cade-borud-discusses-decision-to-commit-to-iowa/
Caitlin Clark goes directly at doubters ahead of 2024 WNBA Draft: What Iowas superstar had to say about noise ahead of her big night
247sports.com/article/caitlin-clark-goes-directly-at-doubters-ahead-of-2024-wnba-draft-230464586/
Caitlin Clark is headed to the WNBA. Who will be the 2024-25 college basketball stars?
theathletic.com/5400603/2024/04/09/caitlin-clark-collge-stars-next-season/
Hawkeyes baseball team beats up Rutgers, 15-5, setting up possibility of big Big Ten sweep
thegazette.com/iowa-hawkeyes/hawkeyes-baseball-team-beats-up-rutgers-15-5-setting-up-possibility-of-big-big-ten-sweep/
With the WNBA Draft nearing, what’s next for Caitlin Clark?: Caitlin Clark will likely be the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft ... in a few days.
theathletic.com/5398353/2024/04/07/caitlin-clark-iowa-wnba-draft-2/
Sports World Congratulates Caitlin Clark on Legendary College Career: After Caitlin Clark's college basketball career at Iowa ended Sunday, the sports world ...
si.com/college/2024/04/07/caitlin-clark-iowa-career-congratulated-sports-world
Iowa women's basketball celebration to be held Wednesday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena: Iowa women's basketball invites fans to an end-of-season celebration to honor ...
hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/basketball-women/2024/04/09/iowa-womens-basketball-fans-public-gathering-carver-hawkeye-arena-iowa-city-hawkeyes-celebration/73249206007/
March Madness: Iowa star Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA tournament scoring record in title game vs. South Carolina
sports.yahoo.com/march-madness-iowa-star-caitlin-clark-breaks-ncaa-tournament-scoring-record-in-title-game-vs-south-carolina-194316496.html
South Carolina tops our 2024-25 women’s college basketball power rankings: Where does our expert Sabreena Merchant rank UConn, Notre Dame and LSU?
theathletic.com/5398907/2024/04/08/south-carolina-next-season-womens-college-basketball-power-rankings/
How do Cooper DeJean’s skills fit at the next level? NFL Draft film study: Is DeJean going to be a cornerback in the NFL? A safety? Some hybrid of both? The ...
theathletic.com/5404975/2024/04/12/cooper-dejean-nfl-draft-2024-strengths-weaknesses/
BenFred: Caitlin Clark’s critics are only fueling her fans as Iowa star shoots for WNBA stardom
stltoday.com/sports/column/ben-frederickson/benfred-caitlin-clark-s-critics-are-only-fueling-her-fans-as-iowa-star-shoots-for/article_193d330a-fb62-11ee-ab04-afcb4896bba0.html
After magical, record-breaking run, Caitlin Clark bids goodbye to Iowa on social media
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaw/2024/04/07/caitlin-clark-instagram-story-iowa-hawkeyes-farewell/73238548007/
Where will Iowa's top prospects go in NFL draft? Breaking down their best-case scenarios
hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/football/2024/04/23/iowa-nfl-draft-2024-prospects-best-projections/73397040007/
Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever Contract Details After Going No. 1 in 2024 WNBA Draft
bleacherreport.com/articles/10116524-caitlin-clarks-indiana-fever-contract-details-after-going-no-1-in-2024-wnba-draft
Caitlin Clark wrote future dreams down in 3rd grade: 'Be in WNBA, win lottery, be strong'
indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2024/04/15/caitlin-clark-wrote-her-future-dreams-down-in-3rd-grade-be-in-wnba/73100680007/
Caitlin Clark’s Boyfriend Had Perfect Two-Word Message of Support After Iowa’s Loss
si.com/college/2024/04/08/iowa-caitlin-clark-boyfriend-special-two-word-message-after-loss
Caitlin Clark's impact on women's sport 'coolest part of journey' as collegiate basketball career ends
bbc.com/sport/basketball/68759366
Caitlin Clark Reflects on Legendary Iowa WCBB Career: 'Nothing Was Ever Given': Iowa star Caitlin Clark wasn't hanging her head following her team's 87-75 defeat ...
bleacherreport.com/articles/10115946-caitlin-clark-reflects-on-legendary-iowa-wcbb-career-nothing-was-ever-given
Ex-Iowa point guard Tony Perkins’ NIL market value is in ‘neighborhood of $500,000,’ Fran McCaffery says
thegazette.com/iowa-basketball/ex-iowa-point-guard-tony-perkins-nil-market-value-is-in-neighborhood-of-500000-fran-mccaffery/
Morehead State transfer Drew Thelwell commits to Iowa: Iowa men’s basketball has its first commitment of the transfer portal cycle
thegazette.com/iowa-basketball/morehead-state-transfer-drew-thelwell-commits-to-iowa/
Paid articlePaid Iowa finds Caitlin Clark replacement in Villanova transfer Lucy Olsen: Replacing one of the best players of alltime will not be easy for the Hawkeyes
247sports.com/article/iowa-finds-caitlin-clarks-replacement-in-villanova-transfer-lucy-olsen-230811757/
LeBron James hits out at Caitlin Clark haters: 'Stay far away': LeBron James is coming to Caitlin Clark's defense.
nypost.com/2024/04/07/sports/lebron-james-hits-out-at-caitlin-clark-haters-stay-far-away/
South Carolina, Iowa, UConn top final AP Top 25 women's basketball poll to cap extraordinary season
apnews.com/article/ap-ncaa-top-25-gamecocks-22fffc3b253d530c61a012469f6c4861
South Carolina's title victory over Iowa and Clark sets sports-betting records: A history-making women’s college basketball season ended with multiple ...
apnews.com/article/national-championship-south-carolina-iowa-clark-staley-7c5eca6964a14a535227a20ea78988a2
Caitlin Clark expected to bring exposure, millions of dollars to Indiana, according to BSU study
indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2024/04/11/caitlin-clark-expected-to-bring-exposure-millions-of-dollars-to-indiana/73293258007/
Iowa women’s basketball’s unprecedented run shows power of believing: It ‘can take you a long way’ — like successive trips to national championship appearances
thegazette.com/iowa-basketball/iowa-womens-basketballs-unprecedented-run-shows-power-of-believing/
With 5 Powerful Words, Iowa's Caitlin Clark Just Taught a Master Class on Getting the Last Word
inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/with-5-powerful-words-iowas-caitlin-clark-just-taught-a-masterclass-on-getting-last-word.html
Caitlin Clark, hometown hero, leaves us with a smile. Goodbye to our GOAT.: Opinion: "I've never felt as close to greatness as I have for the past 18 months" ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2024/04/08/caitlin-clark-goat-iowa-hawkeyes-hometown-hero-goodbye-wnba/73243725007/
Freshman Tessa Johnson pushes Gamecocks to title: The South Carolina women's basketball team faced National Player of the Year Caitlin Clark and the Iowa ...
postandcourier.com/sports/carolina/gamecocks-iowa-national-championship-caitlin-clark-dawn-staley/article_9dc01994-f4dc-11ee-bb7a-1f72f207b1c1.html
Last Year, Iowa Star Caitlin Clark Disrespected Raven Johnson in the Final Four. Johnson's Response Is a Master Class in Emotional Intelligence
inc.com/justin-bariso/last-year-iowa-star-caitlin-clark-disrespected-raven-johnson-in-final-four-johnsons-response-is-a-masterclass-in-emotional-intelligence.html
The University of Iowa's defeat of two top-rated teams ahead of the women's NCAA Championship last week were the most-watched programs across all of primetime ... Show more
Iowa’s Defeat Of UConn, LSU In Women's NCAA Tournament Dominated TV Ratings
Iowa’s Defeat Of UConn, LSU In Women's NCAA Tournament Dominated TV Ratings
Iowa best available players in NFL Draft: Top prospects for Day 2: Which Hawkeyes NFL Draft prospects could be drafted in the second or third rounds on Friday?
hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/football/2024/04/26/iowa-football-best-available-nfl-draft-prospects-round-2-hawkeyes/73387224007/
Who Is Caitlin Clark’s Boyfriend, Connor McCaffery? The Former Iowa Athlete Now Works For The NBA
womenshealthmag.com/relationships/a46804226/caitlin-clark-boyfriend/
Leistikow: 3 most interesting topics addressed by Tim Lester, Phil Parker and LeVar Woods
hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/football/2024/04/19/iowa-football-coordinators-tim-lester-phil-parker-levar-woods/73378371007/
Durham Bulls Savagely Roast Iowa's Football Team After Scoring 28 Runs in Minor League Game
si.com/nfl/2024/04/10/durham-bulls-roast-iowa-football-after-scoring-28-runs
Watch: Former Oregon Ducks’ star Te-Hina Paopao wins national championship with the South Carolina Gamecocks
oregonlive.com/collegebasketball/2024/04/watch-former-oregon-ducks-star-te-hina-paopao-wins-national-championship-with-the-south-carolina-gamecocks.html
Photos: Iowa softball hosts Indiana (May 21, 2024): Photos from the Iowa Hawkeyes’ home Big Ten softball game against Indiana at Pearl Field on Sunday ...
thegazette.com/photos/photos-hawkeyes-softball-host-indiana-may-21-2024/
Why Drew Thelwell transferred to Iowa men's basketball from Morehead State: Drew Thelwell on his commitment to Iowa basketball: "They wanted me for a long time — ...
hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/basketball-men/2024/04/18/drew-thelwell-iowa-basketball-morehead-state-transfer-portal-hawkeyes/73358730007/
Iowa football secondary has ingredients to be elite in 2024: 'We’re capable of big things'
hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/football/2024/04/10/iowa-hawkeyes-football-secondary-phil-parker-jermari-harris-xavier-nwankpa-sebastian-castro/73243925007/
Hawkeyes compete at U.S. Olympic trials: Day 1 updates: Spencer Lee, Thomas Gilman, Kylee Welker and more vie for chance at Paris
thegazette.com/iowa-hawkeyes/hawkeyes-compete-at-u-s-olympic-trials-day-1-updates/
Caitlin Clark 'to sign an eight-year, $28million deal with Nike... with record sponsorship deal set...
dailymail.co.uk/sport/wnba/article-13341871/caitlin-clark-nike-deal-wnba-shoe-record.html
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Secures Groundbreaking Contract with Nike After WNBA Salary Criticism
- Following public criticism of Caitlin Clark's modest WNBA rookie salary, she secured an impressive deal with Nike.
- As the top pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, she landed a long-term agreement with the athletic footwear and apparel brand, including a signature shoe.
- This partnership represents the largest sponsorship deal for a female basketball player.
Caitlin Clark can take women’s basketball to a level never seen before: The all-time leading scorer in college basketball is about to turn pro with Indiana as ...
theguardian.com/sport/2024/apr/13/caitlin-clark-can-take-womens-basketball-to-a-level-never-seen-before
Taking stock of where Iowa men's basketball roster stands as offseason rolls on: The Iowa men's basketball roster is still fluid. This story is meant to provide ...
hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/basketball-men/2024/04/09/iowa-hawkeyes-mens-basketball-payton-sandfort-ben-krikke-tony-perkins-dasonte-bowen-fran-mccaffery/73243872007/
Leistikow: Iowa football DC Phil Parker can check a long-overdue box in 2024 NFL Draft
hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/football/2024/04/25/cooper-dejean-phil-parker-nfl-draft-2024-first-round-defensive-backs-iowa-football-hawkeyes/73423249007/
2024 NFL mock draft: Where all 4 Iowa Hawkeyes prospects are projected to land: With the NFL Draft beginning on Thursday, here's the latest on where Iowa's top ...
hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/football/2024/04/22/iowa-football-hawkeyes-2024-nfl-mock-draft-prospect-projections-cooper-dejean-tory-taylor-logan-lee/73405518007/
Iowa’s Luke Lachey works to ‘knock off the rust,’ now with new methods to stay mentally sharp
thegazette.com/iowa-football/iowas-luke-lachey-works-to-knock-off-the-rust-now-with-new-methods-to-stay-mentally-sharp/
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