# Women aren’t supposed to play basketball.

**Published by:** [Durwin](https://paragraph.com/@durwin/)
**Published on:** 2024-04-06
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@durwin/women-aren-t-supposed-to-play-basketball

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Caitlin is just 22 years old and breaking all kinds of records in Women’s basketball already.That’s what the entire world thinks. “Women’s basketball is the team sport of basketball played by women. It was first played in 1892, one year after men’s basketball, at Smith College in Massachusetts.” Everyone preferred watching the men play because there were highlight dunks, crazy antics, faster paced, more excitement and the level of athleticism is superb.Even Nike had to salute her greatness.People loved watching other people do outlandish, extra ordinary, unbelievable feats. But as the rules slowly changed and the game evolved, women basketball is heating up too. Caitlin Clark, a 22 year old in college basketball, is eclipsing expectations and records with an ease that leaves fans spellbound. In a buzzing arena in Iowa City, Clark shattered the NCAA women’s all-time scoring record.Imagine the millions of young girls looking up to her.“She ended the night with 49 points, another school record, and now has 3,569 points for her career, beating Kelsey Plum’s (University of Washington) NCAA record in 13 fewer games.” This feat that not only cements her status as a basketball legend but also heralds a new era for women’s sports. Clark’s journey to the record and her magnetic charisma has made women’s basketball an attraction impossible to ignore.Caitlin’s work on the court is amazing but her future is going to be so much brighter.With tickets for the record-breaking game soaring to $375 on average, it was clear that Clark had transcended the sport, turning an ordinary college game into a must-watch event. Typically, tickets to a women’s game only cost $15. Imagine the hype and hunger of fans trying to see her make history. The atmosphere was electric, the anticipation palpable, and when Clark hit that logo 3-pointer, she broke the record and also the ceiling of what many thought was possible in women’s sports.Caitlin kind of made Women’s basketball fun and exciting to watch again.“Clark currently ranks 40th among the top 100 NIL personalities, with an annual valuation of 818,000 dollars, making her the fourth richest women’s college basketball player.” I want to remind you, she is still in college. And yes, if you compared to what her male compatriots are making, its tiny. But she is paving the way for other women stars in the future. Her game is not just about the baskets she scores but the way she plays — with a fearlessness and flair that draws in even those who have never given women’s basketball a second thought.Will she take her talents to the WNBA or seek more influential, profitable ventures outside?She’s a trailblazer, pushing the boundaries of her sport and bringing it into the mainstream conversation, much like her male counterparts. Like Sabrina Ionescu, a sharpshooter in the WNBA, Clark is known for her practically unlimited shooting range and precision. Over the years, as basketball gets less physical to protect the players, people are realizing that being a good shot actually matters a lot. Being able to shoot from a distance had a lot of advantages on the court. It eliminated the physical and size advantage of the opponent and opens up the offensive playbook a lot more. Maybe that is why a lot of rising stars are training their shooting very diligently. She will go down as one of the greatest basketball players to ever play the game.Clark will continue to break records and inspire generations of younger girls.Will she take her talents to the WNBA, where she is sure to be a top pick? Or will she grace the college courts for another year, further solidifying her legacy? Whatever her choice, one thing is certain — Caitlin Clark made women’s basketball exciting. - Have you heard of Caitlin Clark? - #CaitlinClark #NCAAWomensBasketball #RecordBreaker #WomensSports #BasketballLegend #IowaHawkeyes #SportsIcon #RisingStar #BreakingBarriers #GameChanger #Inspiration #FutureOfSports #AthleteLegacy #WomenInSports

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