🏀 The greatest to ever do it... Caitlin Clark forever in the rafters [DOC]
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Caitlin Clark’s Legacy is Cemented!
The University of Iowa is making history by retiring Caitlin Clark’s iconic No. 22 jersey, and it’s no surprise why. From record-breaking performances to changing the game of basketball, Clark’s impact on Iowa and the sport as a whole is undeniable.
🏆 NCAA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
🏆 2x National Player of the Year
🏆 Led Iowa to back-to-back National Championship games
🏆 Dominated her WNBA rookie season with the Indiana Fever
🏆 Continues giving back to Iowa with charitable donations
But Clark isn’t done yet. After a historic first WNBA season, she’s locked in and ready to take the league by storm. Find out why Iowa will never forget Caitlin Clark and what’s next for this generational talent.
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I don't know what you do for a living Quita.Maybe this is just a hobby but I can't believe the W or at least the Sky hasn't approached you with a job offer. Your work is outstanding.
Thanks for the kind words! I have an actual job, this is just a passion of mine. I’m just trying to do my part to elevate women’s basketball.
@@QuitaLovesSportsMy brother notices a similar parallel with you and women's basketball like that of the teenage kid in 1970s Baltimore area with a passion for all the college talent going into the NFL draft class and became a staple of the ESPN live coverage of the NFL draft beginning in about 1984, that guy Mel Kiper, Jr. and it's meant only as a compliment to you Quita!
@@QuitaLovesSportsI think you do your part and the parts of at least 3 other people on top of that.
@@QuitaLovesSports You've heard this from so many folks I'm sure, but I agree...you belong on my TV screen, you're not just passionate, you're gifted....you have it.
The staff at the local Children’s Hospital had her number and would let her know if there was a new kid that wanted to meet her. She would show up too. She was a regular visitor to the Children’s Hospital. Just one more reason people in Iowa love her so much.
That's what gets people to love her.
My wife and I were fortunate to be in Carver Hawkeye Arena when Caitlin hit the shot at the buzzer to beat Indiana in 2023. It was such a Caitlin moment. The crowd was so loud when the shot went down, and Caitlin, ever the show person, ran around the arena pumping up the fans. That may be my favorite moment of her college career, though the 41 point triple double against Louisville is right up there.
Yes!!!
She did that in 2024. Her last season at Iowa… are you certain you were there?
@@KB_OMeara It was 2023 her JR season
One of my favorites as well.
@@KB_OMearaThey played, and beat Indiana again in 2024, but that particular game was 2023.
As long time Iowa basketball fans, whenCaitlin came along, it was different, and we all knew it. Iowa doesn’t get a lot of press, or media attention, but suddenly our 15 minutes of fame came to our door. She was fun to watch, and I thank her for bringing Iowa joy. The whole team, really, just joy. ❤
I'm more impressed with Clarke's accomplishments outside the basketball court simply because she is a three-time First - Team Academic All-American, which is mind-boggling for someone who has broken so many records.
@@albertjimenez7896 And a major in Marketing is not an easy one to maintain while playing sports. I had my degree in engineering, and that included some coursework in Marketing. It can be really tough to keep up on. And she maintained an A average. That's impressive.
My favorite Caitlin moment is when the team was in the gym during Olympic break doing their team building competitions and CC and AB got into playful sparring after CC had of course won some part of it. CC, forever the competitor, was really razzing AB, wagging and jumping at her, and AB was grabbing at her hands telling her to "put that finger down!" I knew right then that we were going to see magic from that pair.
@@cathygregory3443 Can you blame AB? That finger was loaded, and Caitlin was just waving it around. How many innocent eyelines did she harm with it that day?
I love Caitlin Clark. She's a spectacular basketball player and person. Thank you for being unbiased with your coverage and for this amazing video for Caitlin's jersey retirement.
And for not using computer generated narration. That's huge for me. Excellent presentation.
@@ranger_a6953 As it is for all of us who wish to remain at least moderately sane.
There is no one greatest moment. I appreciate Caitlin as a person as much as anything she has done on the court. She is wise and mature beyond her years, always staying real.
Quita you are all class. Love your channel. You are truly the epitome of all things women's basketball. Your goal of promoting women's basketball is stellar, and no one, and I mean no one comes close to what you are doing be it other youtubers or mainstream sports channels. I salute and applaud you!
Thanks so much for the kind words, it means a lot!
@@roee78 100% agree. Quita is refreshing to see & hear - THANK YOU ❗️
100%
My favorite thing about CC is she got me interested in WBB after being away from the game for far too long. I love the way she works her magic on the court and brings smiles to face.
@@charlieb9630 I would share a like, but I want it to stay w/22. I stopped watching Basketball when Michael Jordan left the Da Bulls. CC brought me back. Only when she was with The Fever. Now I’ve gone back to watch her games in Iowa, even her w/ Dowling Catholic.
I came for CC but, I stayed because of the team....It was a pleasure to watch a group of really nice young Women Play hard and play together without a lot of distractions...TY
The thing that got me is the starting 5 for Iowa was a 5-star (Caitlin), and 4 4-stars, with a 3 star as sixth man. This was in stark relief to the vast majority of the major programs they were beating who were sporting from 4-6 5-star players.
Wonderful tribute to a gentle soul. Caitlin’s game against South Carolina in 2023 was an all timer.
Quita, thanks for mentioning CV Stringer. We long time Iowa fans are forever grateful for her transformative leadership.
My favourite moment when was a die hard sky fan gave this shout out to the best athlete in years to turn this league on its toes when all teams a shaking things up. That’s Quita for not being biased and acknowledging that CC is the needle.
Versus Michigan in 2022. My 26 yr old "macho" son called me up and told me about how unbelievable this girl on Iowa was. Tuned in to watch her rain threes and have been a fan since. I played college basketball for Florida State back when the game was run by the AIAW (shout out to fellow FSU alums Natasha Howard and Ta' Niya Latson!) Never in a million years did I think the game would be where it is today. Clark has been a driving force Quita, but people like you are vital to ensuring the continued growth of women's basketball. Keep up the good work!!
This is a beautiful tribute, thank you Quita
I don't have a favorite moment. They were all special. My favorite thing about Caitlin was her ability to play through the pressure and noise. It seemed every year, and eventually every game they found new levels of pressure to apply to her - and she rose above them all. She never once in her 4 years folded under pressure. I have never seen a player have that much on her shoulders, and she always came out the other side of it smiling - win or lose.
Love this statement. I am personally amazed at how much I admire her for exactly what you're describing.
I got to see Caitlin play in person three times in the last year. My favorite was the Sweet Sixteen game against Colorado where she had fifteen sweet dimes.
Great tribute to Caitlin Clark ❤
Thank you for this great look at CC’s Iowa career! I’ve followed her since sophomore year and began watching the WNBA again because of her. There are so many great moments, I can’t pick a favorite- her bb skills were off the charts, but it was always her personality for me. Her passion and love for the game. Tongue out, holding up 3’s and the shrug lol I just love her. I love what her foundation stands for and the work she does for Iowa and Indy. I wish they could have won a championship, but maybe one is coming with the Fever? I hope so.
Hello, Quita, and thank you for always being fair to CC. Contrary to what most CC and AR fans think I have friends who are fans of Angel and none of them talk bad or are jealous of CC. When my daughters and friends went to a Fever and Sky home game, not one single CC or AR fan was talking crap or putting down any player. We cheered for great plays on both teams so these trolls online are causing all this rivalry crap. Why can't they all just let them play ball? Thank you again Quita for your appreciation of CC. I'm tired of trolls. They're stupid and ridiculous. CC will always be my star and hero after my two daughters of course.
Love this. It's all good, and I wish we could simply see each other fully. That's how respect happens.
Your editing keeps getting better great vid
Appreciate that!
The 18pt first quarter agains South Carolina in the 2024 Finals was euphoric..as awesome as that was there were soo many moments over the 4 years at Iowa.
Thank you for this! A great video! I loved her buzzer beater game(s) but she does so much! Iowa is proud of her..I sure am!❤
Although i'm biased (Clark fan here) i think this may be your best vid ever (been a sub since the beginning of last season). The quality of the presentation coupled with the excellent narration, comes across as very professional (rare amongst UA-camr channels), just wanted to wish you well in all your endeavours, and to say i think 2025 is gonna be a big year.
I love Caitlin retirement jersey is when IOWA showdown with USC. It's like I'm done with college level, now your time Juju. This is perfect drama to narrated.
Quita, thank you for being the beautiful person you are. And thank you so much for sharing about Christianity! I do not have one specific moment concerning CC that stands out. I am thankful to her parents for instilling, beautiful traits with in her such as being humble, and being giving. If she was ugly inside, her play and awards, etc, would be meaningless to me.
Favorite moment was her walk off step back 3 pointer.
Gotta say - I LOVE this channel.
THANK YOU for celebrating Caitlin as a Chicago Sky fan.
Quita,
This Video and Your Commenting was
“IMPRESSIVE”!
Very well done and the Indiana game winner was my favorite
Quita this was fantastically done. 🤜🤛
Thanks Quita ❤🎉❤
Outstanding video Quita, only thing missing was to mention that Caitlin also won the "Overall Academic All-America Team Member of the Year" for Division 1 in 2022 / 23 and again in 2023 / 24 which is a spectacular feat to achieve while playing college basketball at the highest level. 👍love from 🇦🇺 🤗🥰
Thank you Ms.Quita 🙏❤️👍 for such an awesome discussion of Caitlin Clark in College basketball 🏀 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Another great video Quita, thank you. She had two of the greatest game winning buzzer beaters I've ever seen, those are what got me started watching her. Impossible for me to say which was more impressive.
Love this reporting and video. No bias, just the facts❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for this wonderful video! She deserves it!!
Beating SC in the first final four was unbelievable. So unbelievable that SC had to completely reload with even more stars to beat them in the next years final. When LSU beat them it was what it was. I think if they played two out of three Iowa could have beat LSU.
Quita, I have to commend you on the growth of your channel. You are a class act and so eloquent and even-keeled. Your knowledge of the sport is second to none, as is your commitment to producing good, informative content. CONGRATS, QUITA!
Favorite CC moment from her college days - her meeting Maya Moore! :) Loved all of them, but that one just showed how much she loves basketball!
Oh yeah! Caitlin squealing for joy like a little kid. What a moment!
"Most points by a point guard in a season in WNBA history." 3:02. That boggles my mind. With all her other achievements, that one puts Caitlin Clark into GOAT status.
Most defensive rebounds by a guard, too
@@petep5207 Yes, that's another amazing accomplishment. Put a few of those together, and it makes a real case that she is already the only GOAT.
Caitlin may not have the background of most WNBA players. But the league is still so lucky to have her as the face of the league. If all goes well, she’ll will go down in history as the best thing to ever happen to the league
Not the face of the league. No participation trophy. Let her do some more things on the league.
@ - Caitlin Clark is the face of the league. Undebatable. She is known all over the world. Even in remote villages in Africa, they watch CC play. She is single-handedly changing the entire style of play in the WNBA. She has already likely retired Diana Taurasi, and other old players will follow. They cannot keep up with her. Period. Go watch Unrivaled, where they're gassed and dying after three quarters of running semi-hard. In fact, CC's impact as a rookie was BIGGER than that of Michael Jordan on the NBA. The NBA was already successflu and thriving whe nMJ arrived. Caitlin has saved the WNBA. People are watching and discussing it now. Even YOU. Guarantee, you were doing neither before 2024. BTW, go look up data on the WNBA PRE and POST Caitlin before you reply to me and embarrass yourself further.
@@petep5207The effect of Caitlin Clark on the WNBA can be seen in the added new franchises in the S.F. Bay area, Toronto, Ontario and Portland, Oregon, there's also a group of investors linked to the Detroit Lions trying to get the WNBA back in the motor city area. It's similar to the way the 1988 trade of Wayne Gretzky to Hollywood reshaped the NHL over the next dozen (12) years with the adding of nine new franchises to the existing 21 teams and the moving of already existing teams from Quebec City, Quebec to Colorado in 1995, followed the next year by Winnipeg to Phoenix (now-Salt Lake City, Utah), followed the next year by Hartford, Conn. to Greensboro and Raleigh, North Carolina.
Wonderful video. ❤❤Many thanks from a Caitlin fan in San Francisco, CA.
Two favorite moments are her game winning buzzer beaters against Indiana and Michigan State.
Sis, we love you,keep on seeking the Lord in prayer n study. God bless you n Mom. ❤🙏
Such a great tribute!!! Thank you!! As someone who has loved women's basketball for 60 years and followed it on the media since it was available on TV (remember when only the semi-finals and finals of the NCAA tournament were televised [long before cable TV]?), for me Caitlin Clark is truly a unique player. Of course, there have been many, many great players who have been in the NCAA over the years, including those that I have seen in person (for example, I was there in Missoula, MT for the regionals, and saw that part of Texas Tech's and Sheryl Swoopes' run to the Final Four [which they won and she was amazing, so I admit I was very disappointed in her negative commentary on Caitlin over the last year], and I watched the phenomenal Lisa Leslie for all of her 4 years in college [playing against my then-favorite Pac-10 team]). So, I have watched many, many great, talented players over the years, but, to me, Caitlin Clark, like no other, has taken the women's game to another level through her skill, dedication, and hard work (and humility), bringing new eyes to what has always been a great sports experience. Her shooting and passing are amazing!!! They are thrilling to watch!
Very well done. Thank you for sharing.
Great video and tribute to Caitlin!!
Thank you for watching!
Cant wait to see it tomorrow! Great video!
Quita the W players need to do a lock out until you are official W employee media! Excellent video (as always).
I think an overlooked fact is that she got the scoring record during a pandemic. Not using her Covid year is also such a cool flex, although everyone in Iowa wanted her to.
7:24 - February 2, 2025! Sorry I misstated the wrong date!!!
If yall could do me a HUGE favor and share this video with others that would be awesome!
@@soccergoal4090 you do realize that just because you haven't seen the video about A'ja it doesn't mean one is not coming. I am just one person who is trying my best to showcase all of WBB with full context, it takes a lot of time to make these videos. Just be patient
@@QuitaLovesSports Ma bad
@@soccergoal4090 The A'ja video is now up: ua-cam.com/video/JyFzf3XHoFw/v-deo.html
@QuitaLovesSports Thank you. I saw it. It was amazing 👏 🤩.
Great video and commentary! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Caitlin Clark single handedly elevated women's basketball's popularity. Until she stormed onto the scene, the 'W' was maybe, maybe a teeny, tiny blip on the timeline, of all sports! Yes, Caitlin Clark has had a supporting cast of loyal family, friends, coaches, staff, teammates, fans, commentators, most sponsers, (looking at you Nike) and her unfair share of jealous detractors, (Swoops), along for 'The Ride' for every record she has claimed as her own. With dogged grit, skill hard work, persistence and determination, Caitlin Clark has endeared herself to the world. God bless her.
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Caitlin Clark has been putting butts in seats in arenas and eyes on the TV for all her games at Iowa and now in Indiana which is leaving her fans truly "Enchanted."
Excellent presentation 👏 appreciated your work, very professional & informative
You’re welcome! Glad you liked it!
❤❤❤❤ … Caitlin Clark is really exceptional!!!
Honestly a jersey retirement is not enough, give her a statue!
It is coming. No brainer. But I insist it should've been done at the same time as retiring her jersey. MAJOR BALL DROP by IOWA. Unforgivable.
You probably need to win a title for that
@ricorogers9319 i think the impact she had on iowa women's basketball and owning more NCAA basketball records than anyone else qualifies her for a statue
This video was great aesthetically, Quita. Great editing and visuals. Props to you!
Thanks for watching! Please share if you can
I have never personally seen an athlete on a team sport dominant psychologically the way C22 does: when she takes the floor she controls the game. Amazing. Reminds me of Lionel Messi: I've seen Messi come in for 20 minutes and make or create three goals. No one else does that.
larry bird
@petep5207 could be. I never got to see him in person.
Another well done video. Are you sure you haven't worked for ESPN? You really deserve to have your own sports show on a major platform. I love how none of your videos come off as half-baked. The amount of research that goes into your videos is amazing as well as how it is displayed on screen. If it's not too much trouble could you edit Princess and Mr. President into more of your videos. 🐕🐕 Thanks. 😁
Big day at Carver tomorrow. 1st we get to see our Hawkeyes take on JuJu Watkins & USC. That would be a tough game under any circumstances. With a packed house, Caitlin and many of her team mates in the house, as well as lots of luminaries & press, the place will rock!
Excellent!! Very well done!!
Excellent video! I found your channel a few weeks ago, have watched several videos since and subscribed. Love the no nonsense, informative takes. 👏
So glad you’re enjoying the content!
Quita, this may get you disinvited to "The Cookout", but we will always appreciate you speaking objective facts.
The only "privilege" that Caitlin Clark has is her work ethic. She just flat outballs everybody else in her realm.
Quita, your detailed commentary is spot on about Caitlin "Dimes" Clark 🏀
Great video!!
Great video. Thank you so much.
Wow, nicely put together. I’m a Caitlin and a Quita fan❤
Caitlin Clark Is Good,The Best.
ThankQ for this video and recognizing CC. She is one of the greatest to ever play the game. We get to watch her for many years to come. The records she will continue to break will be amazing!! 🎉🎉
Caitlin Clark is fenomenal, she superstar
Her college career may be coming to a close, but there is much, much more to come. Caitlin likely has not even hit her stride yet in the W and may not peak for another two or three years. Her genius level BB IQ may also serve to make her a great coach, either in college or the W. In terms of BB, CC is the gift that keeps on giving.
Clark beating SC in final 4 2023...she had 40+
I can envision someday in the future Caitlin Clark being Commissioner of the WNBA.
Love this 🎉❤
All of them
It can easily get overlooked with all the record breaking moments, but there has to be a little consideration given to all the record viewing of the final fours in Dallas in 2023 and Cleveland in 2024.
Correction to the misspelling of "Dallas".
Love this!!! Fav moment was when she took down the undefeated sc. wild!
South Carolina game they won before playing LSU watching her in that game was like watching a demi God of basketball against mortals and these girls could hoop but it didn't matter
Great video, great takes
Caitlin Clark is Wonder Woman🤩Caitlin Clark she is the
needle🕶needle❤ Caitlin Clark runs😂 Indianapolis and Iowa😂 they both her City❤
Nicely done
I first think of my good friend, Angela Hamblin (but, that's because she's my FRIEND). Next, I think of Caitlin based solely on her accomplishments.
Even those of us who don't give a dayum about Iowa must acknowledge CC accomplishments. Though she has never been a champion on any level, her greatness is unquestioned, reflected in the myriad awards she's received and records she's broken. While I've long thought any GOAT proclamations were premature, CC is more than deserving of this honor.
Actually, she won three FIBA chips and an MVP in 2021. If we count Olympic medals when talking about Aja and Stewie, then we have to count FIBA, too. It is the world stage. We dont diminish Allen Iverson for never winning a chip. Or Stockton. Or Malone. Or Ewing. I credit Iverson more than KD. Iverson took a so-so team to the Finals even though they lost. Thats what CC did. KD rode unopposed to 2 easy rings. Gimme Iverson any day. Just my opinion.
@@petep5207I might throw in the name of Dave Bing (of Spingarn H.S., Washington, D.C.) on both the 50th and 75th NBA anniversary teams who never got to the final four with Syracuse in the NCAA or to the NBA Finals with the Detroit Pistons or Washington Bullets (he played in-between the 1975 and 1978 Bullets finals teams).
@ - THANK YOU. I just hate the hypocrisy. College rings only became a talking point when Caitlin broke the NCAA scoring record. The goalposts were moved. People wanna count Angel's AAU title, but not CC's FIBA titles. Nauseating. But then I ask people who their NBA GOAT is. They say MJ. I counter with, "How can that be? KAREEM is clearly the GOAT. He has 4 NCAA titles to MJ's one... and the same number of NBA titles". KAREEM even has more MVPs, 6 t oMJ's 5....if we're getting even more technical. That's when the goalposts move again.
She's a celebrity 😂❤ yes you understand now❤❤
Very good content as you always do one of the best. Just one pet pee: cc is not just one of the best players in women's college basketball. She is the best ever. I checked all the records, and it seems that way to me
Watching her lead the All-Stars to victory over the US Olympic Team was priceless. All those haters eating crow...
Stop trolling
Catlin Clark didn't lead the All-Star team to victory over the Olympian team.
Arike lead the All-Star team to victory over the Olympian, not just once but twice. Seasons 2023 and 2024 Arike.
Just keeping it real.
You're delusional.
Nice vid bub
Yay!!!! Someone brought up our crazy fun Coach Vivian Stringer years - she was loved like our football and Men’a basketball Coach!!
Prior to 2024, I knew next to nothing about women's basketball, except for Lauren Jackson, the three-times WNBA MVP and a fellow Australian.
Now I am an avid follower of women's basketball and I can name you off the top of my head:
* The McDonald's All American High School Girls rosters along with the College they are headed to.
* The starting line-ups of all the major Women's College teams
* All WNBA team rosters.
All because of Caitlin Clark, I kid you not.
I❤CC22
Oh man so ready to watch this going to b in b section 😝😜
Thanks Quita ❤ 🫶
Quita with Caitlin accolades 😊
TRUTH❣️❣️❣️❣️
We like to think she's on loan to Indiana. C22 belongs in Iowa.
Game against Nebraska😊😊
Coach White is doing should a Great Job
You do a nice good Quita. You'd make a great sports announcer.