As Iowa’s standout guard Caitlin Clark approaches the final game of her illustrious college career, all eyes are on the Hawkeyes’ national championship showdown with South Carolina on Sunday, a pivotal moment that will undoubtedly shape the legacy of one of America’s most exceptional college athletes.
While anticipation builds for the title clash, some are already peering beyond the collegiate realm, contemplating Clark’s future prospects in the WNBA. Following Iowa’s impressive victory over Connecticut in the Final Four on Friday night, former Huskies guard and Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi offered sobering insights into Clark’s impending transition to the professional ranks.
“Reality is coming,” Taurasi cautioned during an interview with ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt. “You look superhuman playing against some 18-year-olds, but you’re going to come play with some grown women that have been playing professional basketball for a long time.”
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With the Indiana Fever widely expected to select Clark as the No. 1 pick in the upcoming 2024 WNBA draft on April 15th, Taurasi emphasized the inevitability of a learning curve for the young guard.
“There is gonna be a transition period where you’re going to have to give yourself some grace as a rookie,” Taurasi advised, acknowledging the challenges and adjustments that await Clark as she embarks on her professional journey.
