Caitlin Clark. Her name is entrenched in the history of Iowa and of college basketball. She holds numerous NCAA records, perhaps the biggest one being the all-time leading scorer for both men’s and women’s basketball with 3,951 points. She also brought the Iowa Hawkeyes on the map in women’s basketball, as they reached back-to-back national championship games and saw eye-to-eye with giants like UConn and South Carolina.
When Clark got drafted by the Indiana Fever, the Hawkeyes went through a rebuild. They got Lucy Olsen via the transfer portal to carry forward the legacy left behind. However, last season was underwhelming for Iowa, which went just 23-11 and only got as high as No. 17 on the AP Poll.
But now, the Hawkeyes are flying high once again.
After a long two-year wait, Iowa Hawkeyes have entered the top 10 of the women’s college basketball AP poll for the first time since Caitlin Clark’s playing days. The list stands:
- UConn Huskies
- South Carolina
- UCLA Bruins
- Texas Longhorns
- Vanderbilt Commodores
- LSU Tigers
- Michigan Wolverines
- Louisville Cardinals
- TCU Horned Frogs
- Iowa Hawkeyes
Fans react to Iowa Hawkeyes entering top 10 in AP Poll
Fans were excited to see Hawkeyes making it to the top 10 in the rankings.
“Love these girls!!!! More networks should be talking about the talent of this team!” One fan said excitedly.
“MY GIRLS,” another fan said.
“Well deserved….Go Hawks!” Another commented.
“This team plays with spirit and fun. They’re great to watch,” another fan shared.
“The Caitlin clark effect is real,” one fan mentioned.
“They still have to play UCLA, USC, Ohio State, Michigan, Maryland, Illinois and Washington,” another explained.
The Hawkeyes are currently 16-2 on the season. After their losses to No. 10 Iowa State and No. 1 UConn, they have gone on a six-game winning streak. However, their credentials as a top-10 team will be tested with upcoming games against Maryland and Ohio State, who are both in the top 15.
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