JAN PA 202 Lot: 18
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The 2022 Bowman University Superfractor Caitlin Clark Rookie Auto offers collectors a chance to own a 1/1 issue of arguably the most exciting player in women’s college basketball. Topps did not pull any punches on the flip side, rattling off a list of surreal accomplishments in Clark’s Iowa career. With three USA Women’s Basketball team gold medals already hanging from her shelf, this Bowman U card reminds fans the fearless point guard is on her way to stacking Michael Jordan-like hardware. This all-chromium “1st Bowman” release has the added benefit of NCAA licensing, which the prior year’s set did not boast. The reigning national player of the year, Caitlin Clark has made a habit of launching buzzer beaters from the Hawkeye’s logo, well beyond the three-point arc. Clark has also amassed ten 40-point games, the most of any Division I player in the past 25 seasons. Her scoring frenzy and penchant for dramatic finishes have made every Iowa game can’t-miss TV. Raised in West Des Moines, the hometown favorite should become the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft on the heels of shattering the all-time Division I scoring record this season. Iowa began its women’s basketball program in 1974, so it is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. In the past 50 years, the team has not won a national title. Clark and the Hawkeyes squad will look to update the history books this season as the team primes for another title run. At 21, Caitlin Clark has already transcended women’s basketball, serving as an inspiration to a wide swath of fans. “Honestly, I just look around and I get to play in an arena full of little kids, a lot of little girls who admire our team,” Clark said. “A lot of fans that are here at 8 p.m. on a Tuesday night in the beginning of January. That’s rare for women’s basketball, but it’s becoming the norm. It kind of brings a little tear to my eye. I’m just grateful to play in a place that loves women’s basketball, supports women’s basketball.” https://ripped.topps.com/2022-2023-bowman-university-chrome-basketball-checklist-spotlight The certification number on this card has been checked against the third party grader's online database and is active as of 01/05/2024.
