It’s a vintage Jordan era for team Iowa. The growing spotlight on His Airness back in time had paled others in camp and comparison. The record-breaking rise of Caitlin Clark has seemingly shadowed other hoopers and hustlers in Haykeyes.

However, mindful of her superstar side-effect, Clark applauded her teammate and demonstrated her true selfless team spirit.

The camaraderie came when Clark & Co. defeated the Penn State by a blowout margin of 95-62 which sent clear signals to all of their competitors that playing against this Iowa team isn’t for the faint-hearted.

What did Clark do?

A humble Clark put her teammate Sydney Affolter at the centerstage by sharing a story on her official Instagram handle. In the shared video, Affolter can be seen running with delight, most probably after her team gained a few points.

Clark captioned the story, “Kids on Fire,” and tagged the official account of the 5 feet 11 inch guard.

The video was originally shared by the Iowa official account along with Affolter’s social ID.

Affolter basketed 18 points with 9 rebounds and 5 assists.

She was the second-highest scorer after Clark for her team and her exceptional display earned praise from all quarters. But Clark praising the senior guard was more special since it was a fabulous outing for Clark herself.

She potted 24 points with 10 rebounds and therefore smoked a double-double.

Not only that, with this game Clark eclipsed former Davidson Wildcats point guard Stephen Curry’s highest three-pointers in a single season record. While Curry had 162 three-pointers, Clark now has 164.

Looking forward to the semi-finals now, Hawkeyes surely have found a golden girl in Clark who takes her leadership responsibilities quite seriously.

What’ll happen in the semi-finals?

The semifinals of the prestigious tournament will take place on Saturday when Hawkeyes will square off against Michigan Wolverines. Michigan won their quarterfinal game against Indiana Hoosiers to advance to the semis.

Going by Hawkeyes’ performance this season, they’re the favorites to emerge victorious in the match and advance to the Finals that will take place on Sunday.

Clark with her claps for Affolter has only shown that she is not the only star in this team. Instead, Hawkeyes can now depend on contributions from their other players to emerge triumphant in games.

Perhaps, the remaining Iowa team would now be looking for opportunities to earn recognition from the NCAA sensation going forward in the tourney.

Hot news: Caitlin Clark height compared to pro guards and scouting report before WNBA Draft Standing at 6 foot tall, Caitlin Clark could become the tallest point guard in the WNBA next season as the Iowa product is expected to be selected with the No. 1 overall pick.

Caitlin Clark’s listed height is 6-feet – taller than the average 5-foot-9 starting WNBA point guard, giving her yet another advantage as the Iowa star eyes the upcoming WNBA Draft.

The Hawkeyes product and NCAA all-time leading scorer officially declared for the WNBA Draft with two games left in the college basketball regular season. She is the projected No. 1 overall pick, averaging 31.9 points per game, 7.3 rebounds and 8.9 assists this campaign

Clark is a highly s𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁ed perimeter player who poses a significant threat to opposing teams with her limitless range.

This season, she has made more “long” 3-pointers (84_ beyond NBA distance than short 3-pointers around the women’s college line (71), according to a shooting spray chart from For The Win.

Clark has demonstrated fearlessness and confidence in her shot selection beyond the 3-point line, shooting 38.1 percent from distance.

During a regular-season game against Michigan, the Iowa guard broke the NCAA scoring record with a career-high 49 points by making a 3-point shot so deep that Iowa decided to commemorate the occasion by placing a decal on the team’s home court at the launch point.

She went 9-of-18 from the floor that night. This past weekend, meanwhile, she broke Steph Curry’s record for college 3s made in a season.

But it’s not just Clark’s scoring that makes her a lethal player.

She is also an excellent passer with elite court vision that creates opportunities for teammates. She gave 15 assists against the Wolverines in a 95-68 win to advance to the Big Ten tournament final and never averaged less than seven in her career.

Clark’s IQ, coupled with her competitive nature, allows her to always make the biggest plays on the floor, no matter the size of the crowd. Her strong spatial awareness and adaptability were displayed when she deferred to Hannah Stuelke and helped get her open to score a career-high 47 points against Penn State.

While Clark is s𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁ed offensively, her defense can be noted as an area for improvement. According to Her Hoop Stats, Clark scored a 0 for defensive win shares her freshman year with the Hawkeyes and steadily improved to 1 game as a senior.

The Iowa guard has a high usage rating that contributes to some struggles with turnovers.

She averages 4.8 turnovers per game compared to her seven assists. In the previously mentioned game against Penn State, Clark had a tough first half, with nine turnovers. Despite this, Iowa still won the game with a score of 92-65.

Hot news: Cameras Caught Caitlin Clark Making Young Fans’ Day After Winning Big Ten Title Right after Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament championship on Sunday afternoon, the Hawkeyes star took a quick detour before celebrating with her teammates in the locker room.

An elated Clark changed course when she saw a group of young fans waiting to meet their basketball idol.

She ran to the other side of a rope and had security guards follow her to the side of the hallway.

The 22-year-old guard signed various posters and items for the young fans, who cheered with joy when she ran over to them. It was clear she made their day.

The moment was especially remarkable as Clark was in the midst of celebrating the Hawkeyes’ third consecutive Big Ten tournament title.

Iowa rallied in the second half to send the game into overtime before winning, 94–89.

Clark recorded 34 points, 12 assists, seven rebounds and three steals.

The Hawkeyes (29–4), ranked No. 3 in the nation, now wait to learn if they will receive a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament when the bracket is revealed Sunday evening.

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