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Clark Named to Nancy Lieberman Watch List

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January 22nd, 2024 by Asa Lucas

SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — University of Iowa senior guard, Caitlin Clark, was named to the Nancy Lieberman Top 10 Watch List on Monday. Clark won the award last season and was a finalist in her sophomore and freshman year.

Chosen by a poll of national college basketball experts based on their performances during the 2023-24 season thus far, the list comprises of 10 student-athletes who are front-runners for the award that recognizes the top point guard in women’s NCAA Division I college basketball.

Now in its 25th year, the award recognizes the top point guard in women’s NCAA Division I college basketball. To be considered for this prestigious award, candidates must exhibit the floor leadership, playmaking, and ball-handling skills of Class of 1996 Hall-of-Famer Nancy Lieberman.

In her senior campaign, she has broken the Iowa all-time records for scoring, assists, and three pointers made. She currently leads the country in points (634), points per game (31.7) and assists (154).

Clark broke the record for most Big Ten Player of the Week honors in a career with 25. She has been named B1G POW seven times this season, surpassing her total from a season ago. Additionally, she is the first player in college women’s basketball history to be named AP National Player of the Week twice in the same season. Clark has also garnered honors from the WBCA on four occasions.

She is the first Division-I player to record 3,300+ points, 900+ assists, and 800+ rebounds in a career. Is also the all-time leader in 30+ point performances in men’s and women’s college basketball over the last 25 seasons. (48)