Caitlin Clark’s success has proven to be beneficial for more than just the Iowa’s women’s basketball program.
The Hawkeyes star captured the nation’s attention during last year’s NCAA tournament, but she remained in the spotlight because of her prolific shooting. In her final season, Clark became the all-time leading women’s scorer and, eventually, the NCAA Division I overall career scoring leader.
Guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrates with teammates during a presentation after breaking the NCAA women’s all-time scoring record during the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on February 15, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by (Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
Naturally, she declared for the WNBA Draft.
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But before beginning her pro career, Clark has unfinished business to attend to. That is to win a national championship, and fans can’t seem to get enough.
According to the latest data collected by StubHub, Iowa women’s basketball is the platform’s most-searched NCAA basketball team for both the women’s and men’s, and ticket sales for women’s college basketball have increased overall by 75% when compared to last season.
Guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes signs autographs after the match-up against the Minnesota Gophers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on December 30, 2023 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
“It’s an exciting time for women’s sports, especially with the momentum we’re seeing…