In a moment that transcends generations, Iowa star Caitlin Clark etched her name in the annals of basketball history. Surpassing the legendary Pete Maravich, she now stands as the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I basketball. The feat is nothing short of remarkable, and it has drawn reactions from across the basketball world.
LSU coach Kim Mulkey, herself a basketball icon, weighed in on this milestone. Mulkey, who grew up in Louisiana and witnessed Maravich’s magic firsthand, shared her thoughts on Clark’s achievement.
In her words, “Pete Maravich could do things with the basketball that I had never seen done in my life. Who can go behind your back, between your legs, and see things ahead of his time?” Maravich’s legacy remains indelible, even though he played in an era without the three-point line.
But Mulkey doesn’t engage in direct comparisons. She acknowledges Clark’s brilliance, emphasizing that:
“what Clark has done is unbelievable.” The Hawkeyes’ star, with her generational talent, has rewritten the record books. Her name now graces the pinnacle of scoring excellence, both in men’s and women’s college basketball.
Kim Mulkey opens up on Caitlin Clark
Mulkey’s admiration for Caitlin Clark extends beyond statistics. She recalls facing Clark last season when LSU clashed with Iowa in the 2023 National Championship. Despite Clark’s 30-point performance, the Tigers emerged victorious. The context matters—Maravich’s era lacked the three-point arc, yet he averaged an astonishing 44.2 points per game during his LSU tenure.
Caitlin Clark’s journey culminated in a 35-point explosion against Ohio State, propelling her to 3,685 career points. As she stands atop the scoring throne, Mulkey aptly labels her a “generational talent.” The torch has been passed, and Clark’s legacy intertwines with Maravich’s—a testament to the enduring magic of basketball.
In the echoes of their achievements, we find inspiration. The hardwood witnesses greatness, and Caitlin Clark’s name now resonates alongside the immortal Pete Maravich.
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