Caitlin Clark's junior season at Iowa was epic. By leading the Hawkeyes to their first Final Four in 30 years, the point guard became the first player in NCAA Division I history with 900 points and 300 assists in a season, and then swept all of the NBA's NBA Finals awards. national player of the year.
This season, Clark has another chance to etch her name in the record books: The 6-foot-0 senior could break Kelsey Plum's mark for most points in Division I history.
We're following all of Clark's milestones and pursuit of the all-time scoring mark, and several other Big Ten and NCAA records, during the 2023-24 season.
Clark is averaging 32.0 points per game this season. For his career, Clark has:
-
49 30-point games (including 12 this season), most by a Division I player in the last 25 seasons
-
15 triple-doubles (including four this season), ranking second in DI history behind Sabrina Ionescu (26)
-
11 40-point games (including three this season), most of any DI player in the last 25 seasons
Check back often as we'll update Clark's numbers each time Iowa plays.
All statistics updated as of January 27.
1:17
Caitlin Clark adds 32 to surpass Brittney Griner on NCAA scoring list
Caitlin Clark scores 32 points and passes Brittney Griner on the NCAA scoring list in Iowa's win over Wisconsin.
Chasing plum
Kelsey Plum closed her collegiate career at Washington with 3,527 points, the NCAA Division I scoring record. As of her most recent game on January 27, Caitlin Clark has 3,389 points. Here's a look at the top 10:
1. Kelsey Plum, Washington (2013-17): 3,527
2. Kelsey Mitchell, Ohio State (2014-18): 3,402
3. Jackie Stiles, Missouri State (1997-2001): 3,393
4. Caitlin Clark, Iowa (2020-24): 3,389
5. Brittney Griner, Baylor (2009-13): 3,283
6. Patricia Hoskins, Mississippi Valley State (1985-89): 3,122
7. Lorri Baumann, Drake (1980-84): 3,115
8. Jerica Coley, UIF (2010-14): 3,107
9. Rachel Banham, Minnesota (2011-16): 3,093
10. Ashley Joens, Iowa State (2018-23): 3,060
I wonder how many shots he takes daily. We need to talk more about that. It's not that she makes them, but how much work is involved! Is she just gifted? đŸ¤¯ because you can't make this up. https://t.co/wRM086B4UM
– Coach Yo (@YolettMcCuin) January 14, 2024
When does Iowa play next?
A look at the Hawkeyes' schedule, with Caitlin Clark scoring in each game.
Next game: Wednesday, January 31 at Northwestern, 8 pm ET
1:56
Caitlin Clark shines again with triple-double in Iowa victory
Caitlin Clark scores 26 points and adds 10 rebounds and 10 assists in Iowa's victory over Purdue.
Recent news
0:38
Caitlin Clark gets triple-double with long-distance assist
Caitlin Clark grabs her 10th rebound and then throws a pass to Gabbie Marshall, whose triple hits for Clark's 10th assist.
What other records is Clark approaching?
Most career points per game
Clark's career scoring average is on pace to be the second-highest by a player in Division I history (minimum 1,500 points).
Patricia Hoskins, Mississippi Valley State (1985-89): 28.4 points per game
Caitlin Clark, Iowa (2020-24): 28.0 points per game
Sandra Hodge, New Orleans (1980-84): 26.7 points per game
Elena Delle Donne, Delaware (2009-13): 26.7 points per game
Jackie Stiles, Missouri State (1997-2001): 26.3 points per game
Most points in a season
Caitlin Clark's scoring average has improved each season. She scored 799 points in 30 games as a freshman (26.6 ppg) and 863 points in 32 games (27.0 ppg) as a sophomore. As a junior last season, Clark scored 1,055 points in 38 games (27.8 points per game). Clark could set the Division I single-season points record as a senior. Clark has 672 points this season.
2016-17, Kelsey Plum, Washington: 1,109
2022-23, Maddy Siegrist, Villanova: 1,081
2000-01, Jackie Stiles, Missouri State: 1,062
2022-23, Caitlin Clark, Iowa: 1,055
More about Clark
Who are the 25 best players in women's college basketball?
Twenty-one ESPN analysts, broadcasters and reporters voted in December to determine ESPN's updated player ratings. Caitlin Clark, who was the unanimous No. 1, led the way, but nine players, including three freshmen, made their debuts on the 2023-24 roster.
Caitlin Clark took the sports world by storm: What's the encore?
Caitlin Clark led Iowa to new heights and became a sports superhero in the Midwest with one of the biggest NCAA tournament runs. In November, Michael Voepel examined the senior's future.
Why Caitlin Clark is the most exciting player in March Madness
Steph Curry, Sue Bird, Sabrina Ionescu and more break down their favorite parts of Caitlin Clark's game, how the Iowa star hits logo 3-pointers and has triple-doubles.
There have been great offensive players in WCBB over the last 20 years (Seimone Augustus, Maya Moore, EDD, Breanna Stewart, Kelsey Plum). I believe @CaitlinClark22 She is the best player on the offensive end since Diana Taurasi. pic.twitter.com/mlPQHmypms
—Rebecca Lobo (@RebeccaLobo) January 8, 2024
What is Clark's career record?
While Caitlin Clark scored 44 points in Iowa's win over Virginia Tech in November and 45 in an overtime loss to Ohio State on Jan. 21, her career-high came on Feb. 6, 2022, as a sophomore anus. Clark scored 46 points, making 14 of 29 field goals and 6 of 13 from 3-point range, in a 98-90 loss at Michigan. She also had 10 assists in the game and was 12 of 14 on free throws.
Additionally, for his career, Clark:
-
She is the first DI player in the last 25 years to score 40 points and hit the game-winning buzzer-beater in the same game.
-
She is the second DI player in the last 25 years to score at least 35 points in four consecutive games.
-
He is the first player in DI history with 3,000 points, 750 rebounds and 750 assists
-
He led Division I in assists per game in each of the last two seasons.
Clark projected as the top pick in the WNBA draft, but…
WNBA mock draft: Clark is No. 1, if declared
The Indiana Fever won the WNBA draft lottery in December, and Caitlin Clark is the projected No. 1 overall pick in ESPN's latest mock draft.
Clark will turn 22 in February and is eligible for the April 15 draft. However, Clark, and the rest of this year's college seniors, could return for a fifth NCAA season in 2024-25 due to the COVID-19 waiver. And Clark has said he probably won't make a decision about declaring for the draft until after Iowa's season ends. (Players have 48 hours after the conclusion of their final game of the season to declare for the draft.)
“I think it's very similar to my college decision. It's like I'm in the recruiting process again,” he said. “The most important thing is that I'm going to trust my instincts.”
