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Caitlin Clark is saving women’s basketball

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In the midst of women’s basketball season, one college student has gone on to shape the face of the sport: Caitlin Clark.

The 22-year-old student is a basketball player for the University of Iowa’s Hawkeyes, where she’s reached some impressive milestones as an athlete and received multiple awards for her skills on the court, including the Women’s Basketball Superstar and National Player of the Year.

As she’s now regarded as one of the most successful players in the women’s NCAA, it’s also no surprise that she’s increased viewership of college sports, including during March Madness. She’s also accumulated some famous fans in the stands, such as Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis.

As her college basketball career is coming to a close this year, Clark

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