Fans could not believe the audacity.
As Caitlin Clark’s stardom grows, so does the target drawn on her number 22 Iowa Hawkeyes jersey. As her final NCAA Tournament approaches, that target is bigger than ever.
Just moments after the official March Madness brackets were revealed, Mark Kellogg, coach of Iowa’s potential second-round opponent West Virginia, wasted no time before taking aim at the NCAA all-time leading scorer. He was asking for trouble when he called Clark out by name in this bold speech.
“I already told them,” he said to the crowd gathered at West Virginia to watch the bracket reveal, “let’s win one and then let’s send Caitlin Clark packing.”
Iowa has a difficult road to the Final Four
The Albany region of the women’s NCAA Tournament bracket is absolutely loaded, but West Virginia probably was not the first team Clark noticed in their quadrant until Kellogg’s fighting words hit social media.
The Hawkeyes (No. 1 seed) are joined by No. 2 seed UCLA, and got arguably the best No. 3 seed, LSU in their region. Ever since last year’s NCAA Championship game ended in drama between Clark and LSU’s Angel Reese, college basketball fans have eagerly awaited a rematch. If they meet this year, it will be in the Elite 8, with a trip to the Final Four on the line.
Lisa Bluder’s team also can’t overlook No. 4 seed Kansas State, a team that has beat them in November. They would face off in the Sweet 16 if both teams advance.
Social media thinks Clark will make WVU coach eat his words
Clark’s last dance begins by hosting the first two games in Iowa City. The bulletin board material provided by West Virginia’s coach adds to the intrigue of what would be Clark’s final game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Only one problem: the No. 8 seed Mountaineers need to win a tough first-round game against No. 9 Princeton first.
“He’s a genius, providing motivation for Princeton AND Iowa at the same time,” joked one reply to the video on Twitter/X.
“Woof. You asked for it,” one fan said in disbelief.
“This was a bad idea. Clark might go for 50 against these guys,” said another.
News
Chennedy Carter SHAKEN UP After Hard Fall, Slow To Get Up | Chicago Sky vs Indiana Fever | WNBA
Chennedy Carter SHAKEN UP After Hard Fall, Slow To Get Up | Chicago Sky vs Indiana Fever | WNBA. Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky rivalry is gift…
CONFUSED Refs Don’t Know What’s Going On After Angel Reese Fouled! Chicago Sky vs Indiana Fever WNBA
CONFUSED Refs Don’t Know What’s Going On After Angel Reese Fouled! Chicago Sky vs Indiana Fever WNBA. WNBA star Caitlin Clark blasted for ‘flop’ complaint against Chicago…
Chicago Sky pull off thrilling comeback over Indiana Fever as Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark nab double-doubles
Chicago Sky beat Indiana Fever 88-87 in intense rematch between Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark Basketball fans pack Wintrust Arena, pay high prices to watch highly-anticipated matchup. CHICAGO…
🤐 DOUBLE TECHS, Angel Reese & NaLyssa Smith After Angel Scores | Chicago Sky vs Indiana Fever WNBA
🤐 DOUBLE TECHS, Angel Reese & NaLyssa Smith After Angel Scores | Chicago Sky vs Indiana Fever WNBA. Chicago Sky beat Indiana Fever 88-87 in intense rematch…
Fans exposed Angel Reese for getting away with breaking obvious rule but Chicago rookie still says Caitlin Clark has a ‘special whistle’
In the aftermath of comments that Caitlin Clark has, social media went searching for examples of Reese not getting a call. The one the internet seems to…
Caitlin Clark was challenged by a teammate in front of the team during Indiana Fever practice
WNBA and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was challenged by teammate NaLyssa Smith. The challenge occurred in front of the entire team during the day’s practice. The challenge began after an intense shooting…
End of content
No more pages to load