Caitlin Clark predicts future of women's college basketball after epic Iowa season

Caitlin Clark was one of the big stars of women’s college basketball last season. The Iowa Hawkeyes superstar went head-to-head with others like LSU’s Angel Reese.

Well, the two could go at it again next year and based on Clark’s words, Iowa and women’s basketball in general will be must-see-TV. Clark rose to stardom with her absurd play and Steph Curry-like shot creation and making.

Clark anticipates even more excitement in 2023-24.

“It’s kind of hard to wrap my head around just what we were able to do not only for our state of Iowa but just for the entire country and the amount of excitement and joy people had watching myself, but also our entire team and the way we play basketball and the love we have for one another,” Clark said on College Sports Radio on Sirius XM.

Clark reflected on the NCAA Tournament, especially the Final Four where it was mainstream.

“And honestly, I really don’t think it’ll sink in or myself be able to wrap my head around what we’re able to do,” Clark said. “Just the way people were at the Final Four, just surrounding the arena, on the red carpet entrance, to not being able to get tickets.

“I mean, it was even hard for our families to get tickets to get into the games because it was just such a hard ticket to come by. They were so expensive, so many people wanted in but I think it just shows where women’s basketball is going.”

Caitlin Clark high on future of college women’s basketball

Clark mentioned the demand for women’s basketball and women’s sports in general. There was noticeably more interest in the women’s NCAA basketball tournament based on the personalities, quality of play and the new blood such as Iowa and LSU.

“And even women’s athletics in general is, you know, there is a demand,” Clark said. “People do want to watch when they’re given the platform and that’s what makes me the most excited about it all and you know, we’re probably gonna have a sold out arena for every single game next year and (that’s) basically unheard of in the history of women’s basketball.”

If there’s any reason why the sport grows, Clark is a big factor. In 38 games last season, she finished with 27.8 points per game, 7.1 rebounds per game, 8.6 assists per game, shot 47.6% from the floor and 38.9% from three-point range.

In three seasons, Clark averaged 27.2 points per game, making her one of the best and most consistent players in the game.