The Naismith College Player of the Year and star point guard of the Iowa Hawkeyes, Caitlin Clark, has made history by surpassing the NCAA all-time women’s scoring record. The record was previously set by prominent Las Vegas Aces star, Kelsey Plum.
On Thursday, Caitlin Clark became the NCAA women’s basketball all-time scoring leader.
Within hours, she passed Shedeur Sanders to become Fanatics’ top-selling NIL athlete, according to data provided to FOS.https://t.co/vn2PUXulzn pic.twitter.com/HnHz1uw8Ms
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) February 20, 2024
After setting the record, she also became Fanatics’ top-selling NIL athlete, according to a report by Front Office Sports. Apart from setting the all-time scoring record, Clark has also triumphed over Shedeur Sanders, the quarterback of the Colorado Buffaloes, in total sales regarding the selling of athlete-branded college gear.
According to Fanatics via Front Office Sports, Clark’s winning gear included a T-shirt with the motto, “You break it, you own it”. The slogan was promoted by Nike on social media after Clark achieved an incredible record.
It wasn’t a dream. @CaitlinClark22 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/icnQP6m0NV
— The Iowa Hawkeyes (@TheIowaHawkeyes) February 16, 2024
Breaking records, breaking new ground. @CaitlinClark22 shatters the All-Time Women’s NCAA Scoring Record and makes it her own. pic.twitter.com/4fgB77OmEO
— Nike Basketball (@nikebasketball) February 16, 2024
An autographed Topps trading card celebrating Clark’s scoring feat was sold out in less than ten minutes, according to FOS. These cards on eBay are listed for as much as $1,750.
