The Iowa Hawkeyes had an emotional win over USC. It meant much more for the home team, as it was also an opportunity to honor the greatest player in program history.
Caitlin Clark got his jersey retired and hanging high in the rafters after a legendary career. However, the crowd also made sure to cheer and applaud USC star JuJu Watkins despite the loss.
Watkins, whoās considered to be one of the rising stars of the game, was humbled and grateful for this gesture. For her, itās another testament to how far Clark is getting this game.
JuJu Watkins raves about Caitlin Clarkās impact on womenās basketball
āItās just a testament to what Caitlinās done and the direction that the sport is headed in,ā Watkins said. āIām super grateful to have a part in it and be able to showcase my talent and what the womenās game can do.ā

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever
Props to Hawkeyes fans for that classy gesture and for showing another future WNBA star some love. Watkins, like Clark, could end up making history of her own.

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Womenās basketball is finally getting the praise, attention, and recognition it had been craving for years. Now, itās up to everybody else to step up and make sure thatās still the case years from now.





