Caitlin Clark Will Soon be the top NCAA Scorer And Will Beat Kelsey Plum
With 3,306 points, Lowa women’s basketball player Caitlin Clark is presently fourth on the NCAA Division I women’s basketball all-time scoring list and is close to surpassing Kelsey Plum’s career scoring record.
There’s been a lot of hype surrounding Clark’s incredible 30.9 points per game average and when she might eclipse Plum’s 3,527 point record.
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In particular, FanDuel Sportsbook has set odds for games that could break records, and they are in favor of the games on February 22 against Indiana (+105 odds) and February 15 against Michigan (+175 odds).
As the 2023–24 regular season progresses, Clark will have chances to create history in every game. Her frequent high-scoring efforts have excited Iowa fans and the larger women’s basketball community, even if she is only a few points short of the record.
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The current record for most points scored in NCAA Division I women’s basketball is as follows:
- Kelsey Plum, Washington – 3,527
- Kelsey Mitchell, Ohio State – 3,402
- Jackie Stiles, Missouri State – 3,393
- Caitlin Clark, Iowa – 3,306
- Brittney Griner, Baylor – 3,283
- Patricia Hoskins, Mississippi Valley State – 3,122
- Lorri Bauman, Drake – 3,115
- Jerica Coley, Florida International – 3,107
- Rachel Banham, Minnesota – 3,093
- Ashley Joens, Iowa State – 3,060
The next game for Iowa is scheduled to take place at Ohio State on Sunday, January 21.
More About Caitlin Clark’s National Team Career
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At the 2017 FIBA Under-16 Women’s Americas Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Clark played as a representative of the United States. She was a substitute player who averaged 8.8 points per game, which helped her side win the gold medal with a 5-1 record.
In Bangkok, Thailand, Clark participated in the 2019 FIBA Under-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup. Her team ended with a 7-0 record, and she averaged 5.3 points per game in seven games. She also won another gold medal.
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At the FIBA Under-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Debrecen, Hungary in 2021, Clark participated and helped the United States win the gold medal.
She was named the Most Valuable Player and was selected to the All-Tournament Team, averaging a team-high 14.3 points, 5.6 assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game.
