Big Ten team news...(Hoopla's picks complete p. 17)

[HUD]

By bigger stage I meant she will be playing a higher level of basketball teams and players.  She will have accomplished her history in the NCAA after four years and will looking to rewrite records in the WNBA.

[whoopdeedoo]

2 hours ago, Huskerpapa said:

I would throw an argument at you though...is the WNBA a bigger stage then she has right now?  

There may be more jingle in her pocket; but I am not convinced more people will watch/follow her than what she has right now.

well, if you look back at her interview when she committed, i wouldn't be shocked if she did come back. she's got a ton of $$$ already.

[Huskerpapa]

16 minutes ago, whoopdeedoo said:

well, if you look back at her interview when she committed, i wouldn't be shocked if she did come back. she's got a ton of $$$ already.

According to On3, Caitlin Clark's NIL deals are worth approximately $739,000.Apr 10, 2023

[Huskerpapa]

WNBA salaries

The average salary among 151 WNBA athletes was $102,751 in 2022, NBC Sports reported. And this season, the minimum is set at $62,285 while the league's top-paid players are earning the maximum of $234,936, according to Spotrac.May 19, 2023

[HUD]

For the top WNBA players it's all about endorsements.

 

[Huskerpapa]

I am making arguments out of frustration HUD.  The WNBA has been around for 27 seasons.  They have had a stage for some tremendous players.  But yet, for basketball fans, sports fans in general and fans of specific players, it barely averages 5,000 a contest.  Heck, take Seattle out of the equation and it would reduce that number even more.  Why???

I guess my point, if there is a point to be made, is that Clark may derive much greater benefit sitting in Iowa City and playing out her elibility.  That of course would include a hefty insurance package in case of injury.  Heck, Iowa City and Des Moines are insurance capitals, so there probably is a NIL deal somewhere in her package.  

Edited August 19, 2023 by Huskerpapa

[HUD]

My only reason for trying to justify her moving on is that I can't stand the thought of her still at Iowa a year from now.

[Neb Nets]

Said it before, I’ll say it again - I’m so thankful that Clark doesn’t have a little sister at home who would go to Iowa and torment us for another 4 seasons 

[HUD]

On another topic it will be interesting to see the competition between Maggie Mendelson and Andi Jackson in tonight's volley ball scrimmage.  How that battle plays out this season may have a bearing on Maggies basketball future.

[12dozen]

11 minutes ago, HUD said:

On another topic it will be interesting to see the competition between Maggie Mendelson and Andi Jackson in tonight's volley ball scrimmage.  How that battle plays out this season may have a bearing on Maggies basketball future.

Is anyone streaming the scrimmage?    I see 107.3 is listed for radio coverage.

[HUD]

It's on BTN+

[whoopdeedoo]

Hoopla's Top 40 in the BigTen...

 

[whoopdeedoo]

just a little minny exhibition, or should say scrimmage news. was told minny beat sdsu (jackrabbits) on a last second shot. SDSU had two significant season ending injuries earlier in practice. so, they are going to be short this season.

[whoopdeedoo]

Fralick comments on MSU for the upcoming season:

https://statenews.com/article/2023/10/at-our-best-we-will-be-tough-fralick-and-the-msu-womens-basketball-team-look-to-make-a-statement-this-season

 

"We're developing who we are at our best," Fralick said. "We're fast, we're aggressive. We attack, whether that's getting to the free throw line or putting pressure on the defense. We must win the turnover battle and convert that into points. At our best, we will be tough, together and connected."

 

 

Edited October 31, 2023 by whoopdeedoo