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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley speaks to the media during a 2023 NCAA Final Four press conferences and open practices at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

‘People have to really pick their poison’: South Carolina women’s basketball scouts Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, starting five

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 30, 2023

DALLAS — Iowa women’s basketball has a strong supporting cast. Behind national player of the year Caitlin Clark and center Monika Czinano — who average 27.3 and 17.2 points per game, respectively...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd during the 2023 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Georgia at a sold-out Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 19, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Bulldogs, 74-66.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark wins Associated Press National Player of the Year, Wade Trophy

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 30, 2023

DALLAS — Iowa women’s basketball junior guard Caitlin Clark is 2-for-2 so far in major national player of the year honors. Clark won the Naismith Award — one of four major honors — in Dallas...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark holds up the Seattle Regional 4 trophy after a 2023 NCAA Elite Eight women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.5 Louisville at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, on Sunday, March 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 97-83.

‘Caitlin Clark is the biggest brand in college sports right now’: Iowa women’s basketball draws national attention

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 29, 2023

Caitlin Clark’s 41-point, 10-rebound, and 12-assist performance in the Iowa women’s basketball team’s 97-83 Elite Eight victory on March 26 caught the eye of the sports world — literally and...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark runs the ball down the court during the 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.6 Colorado at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 87-77.

Iowa women’s basketball player Caitlin Clark wins National Player of the Year

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 29, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball junior guard Caitlin Clark was named the Naismith National Player of the Year Wednesday afternoon.  Clark, who was a finalist for the award last year, is averaging 27.3...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark attempts shot during a 2023 NCAA women’s Final Four game between No. 1 South Carolina and No. 2 Iowa at American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, March 31, 2023. Clark scored 41 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gamecocks, 77-73, to advance to the National Championship Game.

National Championship Preview | Iowa takes on LSU with national title on the line

Ryan Hansen and Jami Martin-Trainor March 29, 2023

National Championship Preview The Iowa women's basketball team clinched its first berth in a NCAA Tournament National Championship Game on Friday. Now, they take on LSU for a spot in the history books. Read...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd during the 2023 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Georgia at a sold-out Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 19, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Bulldogs, 74-66.

Hawkeye fans nationwide excited to see Iowa women’s basketball team in the Final Four

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter March 28, 2023

Hawkeye fans are excited to see the Iowa women’s basketball team compete in the NCAA Tournament Final Four on Friday, declaring the steep ticket prices worth the cost. Second-seeded Iowa...

Iowa’s Necole Tunsil (left) and Tia Jackson (right) compete in the 1993 NCAA Tournament Final Four women’s basketball game between Iowa and Ohio State in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, April 3, 1993. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 73-72, in overtime. Ohio State lost to Texas Tech in the finals, 84-82.

Iowa women’s basketball’s 1993 Final Four squad has high hopes for 2023 team

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter March 28, 2023

Members of the Iowa women’s basketball 1993 Final Four squad still keep in touch. When this year’s Hawkeyes prevailed over the Louisville Cardinals, 97-83, in the Elite Eight of the NCAA...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa center Monika Czinano celebrate after a victory over No.6 Colorado at the 2023 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on March 24, 2023.

Iowa women’s basketball to take on South Carolina in Final Four

Ryan Hansen, Managing Digital Editor March 27, 2023

Iowa women's basketball found out its Final Four opponent on Monday night as South Carolina beat Maryland, 86-75. The Hawkeyes will play the Gamecocks on Friday night at the American Airlines Arena...

The Iowa team holds up the Seattle Regional 4 trophy after a victory over No.5 Louisville at the 2023 NCAA Elite Eight women’s basketball game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Sunday, March 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 97-83.

Iowa women’s basketball takes advice from Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird in Elite Eight shootaround visit

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 27, 2023

Iowa women's basketball hosted a special guest before its Elite Eight game against Louisville on Sunday night — Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird. Bird, who played all 21 of her WNBA seasons with...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark holds up the Seattle Regional 4 trophy after a 2023 NCAA Elite Eight women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.5 Louisville at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, on Sunday, March 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 97-83.

A lifelong dream: Caitlin Clark pushes Iowa women’s basketball to first Final Four in 30 years

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 27, 2023

SEATTLE — When Iowa women’s basketball junior Caitlin Clark achieved her dream of making the NCAA Tournament Final Four, the first thing she did was find the game ball. Then, she threw it to...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark holds up the Seattle Regional 4 trophy after a 2023 NCAA Elite Eight women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.5 Louisville at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, on Sunday, March 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 97-83.

Photos: 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Elite Eight – Iowa vs. Louisville

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist March 27, 2023

The second-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the fifth-seeded Louisville Cardinals, 97-83, in an NCAA women’s Elite Eight game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, on Sunday. Iowa will make its first...

Iowa center Monika Czinano shoots a layup during the 2023 NCAA Elite Eight women’s basketball game between second-seeded Iowa and fifth-seeded Louisville at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Twitter reacts to the Iowa women’s basketball team’s Elite Eight victory over Louisville

Chris Werner and Ryan Hansen March 27, 2023

The Iowa women’s basketball team advanced to its first Final Four since 1993 Sunday with a 97-83 victory over Louisville in the Elite Eight on Sunday night.  After Iowa junior guard Caitlin Clark...