Caitlin Clark Breaks NCAA Scoring Record: Highlights, Reactions & What’s Next for the Iowa Star

Indiana Fever phenom Caitlin Clark is once again the center of the basketball universe as she prepares to headline Friday’s STARRY 3-Point Contest and captain Team Clark in Sunday’s WNBA All-Star Game in Las Vegas. Fresh off a 28-point, eight-assist outing against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night—her first game back after missing two weeks with a left leg contusion—the rookie sensation is surging at exactly the right moment. All-Star Weekend spotlight • Three-Point Contest: The league confirmed Tuesday that Clark will square off against record-setter Sabrina Ionescu, Atlanta sharpshooter Allisha Gray and four other elite gunners in the primetime event (9 p.m. ET, ESPN2). • All-Star Game: As the top overall vote-getter, Clark drafted a roster featuring Ionescu, A’ja Wilson and fellow rookie Paige Bueckers, setting up a tantalizing clash with Team Collier on Sunday (8 p.m. ET, ABC). Ticket prices on resale sites have doubled since the lineups were announced, underscoring her massive draw. Rookie-of-the-Year resume Through 27 games Clark is averaging 22.3 points, 7.6 assists and 5.1 rebounds while leading the Fever back into playoff contention for the first time since 2016. She needs 11 more three-pointers to break Diana Taurasi’s single-season rookie record and has already tallied five 30-point performances. Impact beyond the court • Attendance: Indiana’s road games are averaging 16,200 fans—more than double last season’s WNBA average. • Ratings: Her June 30 matchup versus New York drew 2.1 million viewers, the league’s most-watched regular-season game since 1999. • Merchandising: Clark’s No. 22 Fever jersey is the top-selling item on the WNBA Store for the fifth consecutive month. What to watch next 1. Health: Fever coach Christie Sides said Clark will remain on a minutes cap (32) until after the All-Star break. 2. Three-Point range: Clark hit 9-of-17 from deep in her last two games, a welcome rebound after shooting just 17 percent during her injury-hampered slump. 3. Olympic hopes: USA Basketball officials are expected to finalize their Paris replacement pool next week; insiders say Clark is “firmly in consideration” if an injury opens a roster spot. Search interest for “Caitlin Clark All-Star,” “Caitlin Clark live stream” and “Fever next game” has spiked 180 percent this week, signaling that Friday’s showcase could shatter additional viewing records. If her recent hot streak continues, the rookie could leave Vegas with both a three-point crown and an All-Star MVP trophy—adding yet another chapter to the most electric debut season women’s basketball has ever seen.