Category: University of Iowa

For Women’s Basketball, Caitlin Clark’s Lasting Impact May Be Economic

People have flocked to watch the Iowa star on TV and in person at a time when her sport is more valuable than it ever was before.
NBA Draft Preview: 5 Players to Know

Wembanyama, the French star, is expected to be the top pick. But prospects like Anthony Black of Arkansas and Iowa’s Kris Murray can help teams, too.
Jill Biden Stumbles by Inviting N.C.A.A. Winners (and Losers) to the White House

The first lady waded into the aftermath of a women’s basketball championship game that was about more than who won and who lost.
10 Takeaways From the N.C.A.A. Tournaments

Underdogs from New Jersey made an impression, trash talkers held court, and pep bands showed how much they care.
LSU vs. Iowa in NCAA Women’s Final Shatters TV Ratings Record

The average 9.9 million viewers for Louisiana State topping Iowa was significantly more than the previous record of 5.7 million for an N.C.A.A. women’s tournament game, achieved in 2002 when Connecticut won the title.
This Is Not a Moment in Women’s Basketball. It’s Momentum.

This year’s women’s N.C.A.A. tournament brought new depth, a breadth of talent and record numbers of viewers. But what you are seeing isn’t new.
LSU Wins NCAA Women’s Title With Rout of Iowa and Clark

Angel Reese starred and talked trash as her Tigers held Caitlin Clark and Iowa at bay in a 102-85 victory.
Caitlin Clark and the Talent Conundrum Facing the W.N.B.A.

Women’s college basketball has never seen the scale of talent it has today. But with only 144 spots in the W.N.B.A., some very bright college stars will have to play elsewhere.
Iowa’s Win Over South Carolina Draws 5.5 Million Viewers on ESPN

The highly anticipated matchup delivered more viewers than any non-championship game in women’s college basketball. And the Iowa-Louisiana State final on Sunday is on network TV.
How Iowa Ended South Carolina’s Storied Perfect Season

South Carolina had fielded the nation’s toughest defense, but couldn’t stop the offensive fireworks of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark.
Caitlin Clark and Iowa Topple South Carolina in Final Four

The Gamecocks were considered a heavy favorite to repeat as champions. But Clark and the Hawkeyes delivered, all the way to the championship game against Louisiana State.
Women’s Sports Are Raking in Investments. The Final Four Shows Why.

With stars, story lines and skill, the TV rights for the women’s Division I basketball tournament could be worth over $80 million, part of a larger wave of investors flocking to women’s sports.