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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

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark smiles at fans during a season celebration to honor the Iowa women’s basketball team’s historic run in the NCAA tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. No. 1 South Carolina defeated No. 1 Iowa, 87-75, during an NCAA Championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks finished the season undefeated with 38 wins. The game marks Iowa’s second straight runner-up finish for the title.

2024 WNBA Draft garners 2.45 million viewers, shatters previous record

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 17, 2024

The 2024 WNBA Draft earned 2.45 million viewers on ESPN on Monday night, shattering the previous record set two decades ago. Highlighted by Iowa point guard Caitlin Clark selected first overall...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 5 Nebraska at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sunday, March 10, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers in overtime, 94-89.

Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 Indiana Fever jersey sells out on Fanatics website

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter April 16, 2024

Caitlin Clark hasn't played a minute in a WNBA uniform, but it didn't take long for her jersey's popularity to skyrocket. After the former Hawkeye guard was selected No. 1 overall by the Indiana Fever...

Iowa guard Kate Martin smiles during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Illinois inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024.

Las Vegas Aces select Kate Martin in second round of WNBA Draft

Trey Benson and Kenna Roering April 15, 2024

Kate Martin is headed to the WNBA. After six years with the Iowa women’s basketball team, Martin was selected by the Las Vegas Aces with the 18th overall pick in Monday night’s WNBA Draft. The...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates a win during a women’s basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Maryland at a sold-out Xfinity Center in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 93-85.

Indiana Fever selects Caitlin Clark as No. 1 overall pick in WNBA Draft

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor April 15, 2024

In second grade, Caitlin Clark was tasked with writing down her life goals:  Own a restaurant. Win the lottery. Earn a basketball scholarship. Meet Maya Moore.  But there’s one dream she...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark gestures toward the crowd during a basketball game between No. 6 Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 93-83.

Where to watch Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark headline the 2024 WNBA Draft

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor April 14, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark is projected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. The top pick is held by the Indiana Fever, who have been posting on social media and teasing...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark smiles after an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Caitlin Clark appears on Saturday Night Live

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter April 14, 2024

After guiding the Iowa women's basketball team to two victories in Albany during the NCAA Tournament, Caitlin Clark was back in New York this weekend. This time around, the star guard wasn't on the...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark waits to be introduced during an NCAA Tournament Second Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 8 West Virginia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, March 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mountaineers, 64-54.

Column | Caitlin Clark is one of the GOATs even without a national title

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter April 13, 2024

Barry Sanders, Ken Griffey Jr, Charles Barkley, Marcel Dionne, and Angel McCoughtry. These are all Hall of Fame caliber athletes for their respected sports with legacies that will last a lifetime. However,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signals for a 3-pointer during a NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 89-68.

Iowa to retire Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 jersey

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 10, 2024

After having arguably the most esteemed college basketball career in Iowa history, it’s only right that No. 22 will hang in the rafters at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa women’s basketball will retire...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder walks onto the court during an end-of-season celebration to honor the Iowa women’s basketball team’s historic run in the NCAA tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. No. 1 South Carolina defeated No. 1 Iowa, 87-75, during an NCAA Championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks finished the season undefeated with 38 wins. The game marks Iowa’s second straight runner-up finish for the title.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball season celebration at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge April 10, 2024

The Hawkeyes hosted a season celebration to honor the Iowa women’s basketball team’s historic run in the NCAA tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday. Iowa Director of Athletics...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates during an NCAA Tournament Second Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 8 West Virginia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, March 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mountaineers, 64-54.

Indiana Fever to hold 36 nationally televised games during 2024 season

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 10, 2024

The Caitlin Clark Effect is making its way to the WNBA. The Indiana Fever will have 36 of its 40 total games on national television during the 2024 season, the most of all WNBA teams, the league...

Members of the Iowa women’s basketball team celebrate during a NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball end-of-season celebration to be held at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter April 8, 2024

After another historic season, the Iowa women’s basketball team will be honored at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and normal game day security procedures will...

South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso goes for a layup during a NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-75.

Iowa women’s basketball’s title game against South Carolina sets numerous viewing records

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter April 8, 2024

The Iowa women's basketball team continues to set viewership records. Just two days following its semifinal victory over UConn on April 5 -- which set a women's basketball record of 14.2 million views...