There's a new name at the top of the record books in College Basketball. That name is Caitlin Clark. The senior Iowa point guard just passed “Pistol” Pete Maravich for the most points in the history of College Basketball. Sunday against Ohio State, Clark finished with 35 points, giving her 3,685 career points. Pistol Pete had 3,667 in his time at LSU back in the 60s. Clark is now the greatest scorer in the history of college ball, men or women.
What Pistol Pete did in his three years at LSU was beyond impressive. Why? Because at the time he played there there was no shot clock or three point line. Just imagine how much higher Pete's numbers would have been had not only that been a part of the game back then, but what he did his first year. See when Pete got to LSU he wasn't allowed to play on the varsity team as a freshman. He scored 741 points his first year at LSU, which would have added even more to his totals. I just wanted that to be put into perspective for people to appreciate what happened on Sunday.
See Caitlin Clark had all these things that Pete never did. She's been able to change the game in this moment for not only college basketball, but for Women's sports. Look at what she can do on the floor. She can hit shots from anywhere on the court, making her the moist dangerous player in the game. Not only can she hit shots from anywhere, but her range as a shooter has been compared to that of Golden State star Stephen Curry..
She has become such a generational talent, that wherever Iowa goes, they are selling out buildings. She's creating that much of a buzz. It's become must see TV watching her step foot on the floor every night. It amazing what she has been able to do for not only College Basketball but Women's Sport has been amazing. What's even more impressive about her is how she carries herself.
Her comment about the record post game on Sunday speaks volumes.
"A record is a record. I don't want that to be the reason people remember me. I hope people remember me for the way I played with a smile on my face, my competitive fire. Sure, they can remember the wins but also just like the fun me and my teammates had together."
That speaks volumes about her character as a person and its a great thing to see in sports.
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