It's a rare moment that we see this kind of visible emotion from Caitlin Clark.
As her family delivered their words of encouragement after the game, Caitlin couldn't hold back the flood gates any longer.
This night was for her.
USC didn't have to stay on the court.
Juju didn't have to stay on the court.
Juju's parents didn't have to stay courtside.
But they all did. They all remained out on the floor, even after what I'm sure was a crushing loss. They stuck around to honor Caitlin's jersey retirement.
"I honestly didn't expect to have any fans when I came here... I don't really get it if I'm being honest".
Kate Martin had few expectations for the love she'd receive during her first year. But now her jersey is selling out, and she's turned into one of the WNBA's best rookies.
"She's one of the biggest players in the world right now. But she doesn't act like that. She's just like 'help me'."
This story is so sweet. Erica Wheeler and Caitlin Clark will be trying for the same starting spot this season. But Wheeler, a 10-year WNBA vet has taken Caitlin
Just an ugly scene at the end of the game.
A group of Oregon players went to the north endzone to taunt the Hawkeye fans, and then the Iowa fans responded by hurling beer cans and other debris at the Ducks.
Not a great way to end a classic game at Kinnick Stadium.
Over the last year I’ve seen the state of Iowa unified over support of Caitlin Clark. Not 100% obviously, and ISU fans would beg to differ. But I know a lot of diehard Cyclone fans who have put aside their rivalry allegiance to cheer for someone who’s taken the game to another
"A month is the longest we've been apart in four years".
Kate Martin and Caitlin Clark will meet on the court tomorrow; facing off for the first time as opponents.
Here's the audio from my external microphone during today's press conference. As Alexis Markowski was answering a question, you can hear Lisa Bluder trying to get into the media room, saying, "this is bullshit, this is not Big Ten protocol... they play music while you shoot free
Jada Gyamfi doesn't get a lot of minutes. But this team wouldn't be who they are without her personality.
She was the first to give Kate a hug when she came back to the court... and the first to tell her that karma had come calling!
the easter egg in this video is Sudeikis in
OMG we absolutely LOST IT in the newsroom when we saw Kate Martin taken with the 18th pick!
Not only is she reunited with her former Hawkeye teammate Megan Gustafson...
But if she wants to become a coach some day, she's learning from one of the all time best in Becky Hammon!