The ascendance of Iowa women’s basketball has captured the hearts of the country throughout this whole season. Every step of the way we were in awe as coach Lisa Bluder led a dynamic group of young women with distinguishing personalities and a fast-paced style of play to Dallas for the program’s first Final Four appearance since 1993.
Of course, we can’t talk about the Hawkeyes without mentioning the incomparable Caitlin Clark. Her game, leadership and humility make her one of a kind. She exudes a passion for the game and for her team that lovers of basketball not only appreciate but want to emulate. She’s everything you could ever ask for in a team player and for that reason among others she was rightfully crowned the Naismith Player of the Year.
But she would be the first to say that she is not alone.
With Monika Czinano, Kate Martin, Gabbie Marshall and McKenna Warnock and a vibrant bench helping to carry the load, the Hawkeyes have put Big Ten women’s basketball on the map and they now will have a chance to make their biggest statement not just of the year, but in the history of the program.
Their national semifinal opponent will be the defending national champion South Carolina Gamecocks, who have been ranked No. 1 all year long and are undefeated. If…
