Caitlin Clark of Iowa is AP Player of the Year in women's basketball

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Caitlin Clark is capping off her illustrious college career with another record breaking season. The NCAA Division I career scoring leader set numerous records helping Iowa reach the Final Four for a second consecutive season. Clark was honored Thursday as The Associated Press women’s basketball Player of the Year.

Watch the moment Iowa star Caitlin Clark learned she was named the AP Player of the Year. Credit: Iowa AthleticsIowa’s Caitlin Clark speaks during a news conference announcing the AP NCAA Women’s Coach and Player of the Year Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Cleveland. Iowa’s Caitlin Clark speaks during a news conference announcing the AP NCAA Women’s Coach and Player of the Year Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Cleveland.

“If we’re at home or on the road the arena is screaming, there’s young boys, there’s young girls that you know are inspired,” Clark said. “Whether you win or lose, no matter how many points you score, at the end of the day that doesn’t really matter. It’s the people that you’re inspiring. I think that’s been the coolest part of my journey.”but she averaged 31.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 8.9 assists during the regular season to help Iowa go 29-4 and earn a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

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