A significant change is taking place in the NCAA women’s basketball scene: rising star Caitlin Clark is taking over as the top scorer from Kelsey Plum, who was renowned for her spectacular scoring abilities.
Basketball fans across the globe will always remember Plum for being a prolific scorer, but Clark’s explosive playing style and exceptional skill set will now command attention and serve as an inspiration to a new generation of players.
The symbolic handing over of the torch represents the women’s basketball team’s long history of excellence, as one outstanding player smoothly transitions into the next, guaranteeing the sport’s ongoing development and enthusiasm.
Plum on Clark
Plum said to Clark, “Congratulations on the record, and your entire season! I appreciate what you do for the game, much respect and love! See you at the next level, hopefully sooner than later,” USA Today said.
The Iowa guard came into Thursday’s game eight points short of Kelsey Plum’s storied record, which she established at the University of Washington in 2017, in an exciting contest versus Michigan. Clark scored eight points in only two minutes, shattering Plum’s record of 3,527 points and moving up to the top of the NCAA women’s basketball scoring lists with impressive skill.
Speaking from courtside at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, Plum remarked, “She’s incredible, especially with that exact shot she broke it,” in response to Clark’s incredible accomplishment.
That essentially covers everything.” Plum was also impressed by Clark’s boldness, which was demonstrated by her daring long-range shooting, which Plum said was “so good for the game” and demonstrated Clark’s unwavering confidence under pressure.
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LINK: USA Today