Caitlin Clark rightfully ascended her throne at the top of Division I college basketball when she broke Pete Maravich’s all-time scoring record on Sunday afternoon. But when the iconic Iowa Hawkeye had an opportunity to wax poetic about her place in the sport and what the record meant (including what she thought while shooting the decisive technical free throws), Clark deferred to something far more important to her.
Winning the game.
While talking to Fox’s Allison Williams at halftime, Clark spent just a few seconds on the record before quickly pivoting to what Iowa needed to do to beat No. 2 Ohio State. Because of course she did.
Clark is a legend expressly because she cares about winning above everything else. Even all-time records:
Going down in HISTORY! 🙌 @AllisonW_Sports spoke with @CaitlinClark22 after her record breaking free throws for Pistol Pete's record! pic.twitter.com/zgWPTpFEKB
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) March 3, 2024
If it wasn’t already clear, that interview should tell you everything you need to know about Clark. The likely future No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft does appreciate that she etched her name in history. But winning and thriving with her teammates takes absolute precedence over individual accomplishment.
And that’s the (approximate) 5,000th reminder of why Clark is so special.
Fans loved Clark's focus on winning after breaking the college basketball all-time scoring record
Caitlin Clark is unlike anyone. She breaks a long standing college scoring record, and in her interview at half explains what they need to do to win the game. What a a competitive mindset. Love it.
— Tiffany O'Day (@3TiffanyODay) March 3, 2024
Can we talk about how Caitlin Clark makes history and doesn’t celebrate until after the buzzer? She then goes straight to an interview and says her team is doing really well! She literally passed over the fact she broke a record to give credit to her team. #iowa
— Samantha Anne (@samtatum96) March 3, 2024
Caitlin Clark just handled that halftime interview after breaking a 54 year old record with true class. She’s remarkable and not just because she’s a phenomenal player.
— Clark Amundson (@clarkamundson) March 3, 2024
Caitlin Clark immediately bringing the halftime interview back to the game and away from her personal accomplishment
— Sara Palczewski (@SaraPalczewski) March 3, 2024
Class by Caitlin Clark @CaitlinClark22 Turing the halftime interview from her record to her team and Ohio State!
— Jeannette Mosher (@CoachJMo24) March 3, 2024
Caitlin is not only phenomenal on the court but she’s such a pro with the media too! So impressive. https://t.co/0CDOK8i5e1
— Katie Karraker (@katiekarraker) March 3, 2024
The way she diverts the conversation back to her team every👏🏼single👏🏼time👏🏼 https://t.co/8XB7kupIWb
— Ania Hammar (@ANIAHAMMAR) March 3, 2024
Love Clark's breakdown here. As amazing a player as she is, that dissection of the first half alone – screaming of a player who can almost lead your practice for you – is also a coach's greatest friend. https://t.co/OZx0WO3pdC
— George J. Khouri (@GJK_III) March 3, 2024
Caitlin Clark breaks the
Pistol Pete record
💥💥💥She deflected entire interview about her to team focus
She’s a Pro!
Team is key💥
— Michele Peterson (@CallMichele) March 3, 2024
