Iowa's Caitlin Clark Breaks Kelsey Plum's Record as All-Time Leading Scorer in NCAA Women's Basketball

Iowa City, Iowa United States of America
Caitlin Clark is now the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women's basketball.
The Iowa superstar broke Kelsey Plum's previous record of 3,527 career points with a personal one-game high of 49 points on Thursday night against Michigan Wolverines.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark Breaks Kelsey Plum's Record as All-Time Leading Scorer in NCAA Women's Basketball

Caitlin Clark is now the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women's basketball. The Iowa superstar broke Kelsey Plum's previous record of 3,527 career points with a personal one-game high of 49 points on Thursday night against Michigan Wolverines.


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Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • It is not clear if there are any other players who could potentially break Caitlin Clark's record in the future.

Sources

82%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Iowa phenom Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA women’s basketball record for career points

PBS NewsHour Friday, 16 February 2024 23:15
  • Unique Points
    • Caitlin Clark is now the all-time leading score for NCAA women's basketball.
    • , Caitlin Clark made history last night when she broke the record on her home court, leading fans to erupt in cheers. Just over two minutes into the Iowa-Michigan game, Hawkeyes point guard Caitlin Clark sank her signature shot and claimed her place in history.
    • Caitlin Clark became the NCAA women's basketball all-time leading scorer
    • Kelsey Plum was previously the NCAA women's basketball all-time leading scorer
  • Accuracy
    • Caitlin Clark made history last night when she broke the record on her home court.
    • Amna Nawaz: That includes Kansas star Lynette Woodard, who holds the all-time Division I record with 3,649 points by 1981 before the NCAA included women's sports. And Pearl Moore, the overall record holder with 4,061 points.
    • Caitlin Clark is widely seen as a once-in-a-generation talent.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that Caitlin Clark has broken the NCAA women's basketball record for career points when she actually only broke Kelsey Plum's WNBA record. Secondly, it implies that Lynette Woodard and Pearl Moore are also part of this NCAA record by stating their names in a sentence about all-time Division I records but not mentioning the fact that they hold different records for women's basketball. Thirdly, the article uses emotional manipulation to praise Caitlin Clark as a once-in-a-generation talent without providing any evidence or context for this claim.
    • The article uses emotional manipulation to praise Caitlin Clark as a once-in-a-generation talent without providing any evidence or context for this claim. This is deceptive as it creates the impression that Caitlin Clark is exceptional and unique, which may not be true.
    • The article implies that Lynette Woodard and Pearl Moore are also part of this NCAA record by stating their names in a sentence about all-time Division I records but not mentioning the fact that they hold different records for women's basketball. This is deceptive as it creates the impression that these two players have something to do with Caitlin Clark breaking an NCAA record when they actually don't.
    • The article states that Caitlin Clark has broken the NCAA women's basketball record for career points when she actually only broke Kelsey Plum's WNBA record. This is a lie by omission as it fails to disclose the fact that these are two different records.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the opinions of Amna Nawaz and Emma Baccellieri without providing any evidence or reasoning for their claims. Additionally, there is a dichotomous depiction of Caitlin Clark as both breaking a record and being widely seen as a once-in-a-generation talent.
    • Amna Nawaz:
  • Bias (85%)
    The article is biased towards Caitlin Clark and her achievements. The author uses language that deifies Clark as a once-in-a-generation talent and praises her skills extensively.
    • > Amna Nawaz: Caitlin Clark is now the all-time leading score for NCAA women's basketball. <br> > Just over two minutes into the Iowa - Michigan game, Hawkeyes point guard Caitlin Clark sank her signature shot, a deep three-pointer, and claimed her place in history.
      • > Emma Baccellieri: Caitlin Clark is one of the most transcendent scorers we have ever seen in the game of women's college basketball. She's a complete player.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      93%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

      Caitlin Clark becomes NCAA women's basketball all-time leading scorer | The Herd

      FOX Sports Florida and FOX Sports Sun Networks Fox Sports Saturday, 17 February 2024 07:11
      • Unique Points
        • Caitlin Clark became the NCAA women's basketball all-time leading scorer
        • Kelsey Plum was previously the NCAA women's basketball all-time leading scorer
        • Colin Cowherd reacted to Caitlin Clark becoming the NCAA women's basketball all-time leading scorer
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (85%)
        The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the opinions of Colin Cowherd and other experts without providing any evidence or reasoning for their claims. Additionally, there is a dichotomous depiction of Caitlin Clark's performance as she is described as both being the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women's basketball history and having her scoring record challenged by Kelsey Plum.
        • Colin Cowherd: 'Caitlin Clark has become the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women’s basketball. She is a phenomenal player, and I have no doubt that she will continue to break records.'
        • <p>Dichotomous depiction of Caitlin Clark's performance:</p><ul><li>'Caitlin Clark has become the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women’s basketball. She is a phenomenal player, and I have no doubt that she will continue to break records.'</li><li>Kelsey Plum: 'I don't think Caitlin should be considered the best of all time because I still hold that title.'
      • Bias (85%)
        The article is about Caitlin Clark becoming the NCAA women's basketball all-time leading scorer. The author uses language that deifies Clark and portrays her as a heroic figure who has overcome adversity to achieve this feat. This creates an emotional response in readers, rather than providing objective analysis of the situation.
        • Caitlin Clark surpassed Kelsey Plum to become the NCAA women's basketball all-time scoring leader.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        82%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Caitlin Clark-onomics and the new era of profitability in college sports

        CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Clare Duffy, Friday, 16 February 2024 19:00
        • Unique Points
          • Caitlin Clark made history as the all-time leading scorer in women's college basketball
          • Clark has signed deals with Gatorade, Nike and State Farm among others
          • The total value of these partnerships is estimated at $818,000 and multiples higher than what she can expect to make as a pro in the WNBA where the top salary currently maxes out around $250,000
          • Clark's star power is filling seats, boosting TV ratings and moving merchandise
          • Brands are increasingly hungry to partner with college athletes who can help them reach younger consumers especially young women who cultivate loyal social media followings
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (85%)
          The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing statistics and quotes from experts without providing any context or evidence for their claims. They also use inflammatory rhetoric when describing the growing power of women's sports in college and professional leagues, using phrases like 'multiples higher than Clark can expect to make as a pro in the WNBA'. Additionally, there are several examples of dichotomous depictions throughout the article. For example, it is stated that brands are increasingly hungry to partner with college athletes who can help them reach younger consumers and cultivate loyal social media followings, while also stating that Clark's star power is filling seats and boosting TV ratings. These statements create a clear dichotomy between the positive impact of women's sports on brand recognition and revenue, versus the negative impact it may have on young girls who are being targeted by brands.
          • The total value of Clark's partnership deals is estimated to be $818,000. This is presented as a significant amount that reflects her economic power in college sports. However, there is no context provided for what this number means or how it compares to other athletes in the same sport.
          • Clark has signed deals with Gatorade, Nike and State Farm among others. The article states that these partnerships are multiples higher than Clark can expect to make as a pro in the WNBA. This creates a dichotomy between her potential earnings as a professional athlete versus her current earning potential through endorsement deals.
          • The growing profiles of top athletes like Clark are helping to bring more attention and revenue to women's college sports programs and professional leagues. The article uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the positive impact that this has on these organizations, stating that it is 'bringing more attention — and more revenue —'. This creates a clear dichotomy between the positive impact of women's sports on brand recognition and revenue, versus any potential negative impacts.
        • Bias (85%)
          The article highlights the growing economic power of women's college basketball and the increasing interest in women's sports broadly. The author uses Caitlin Clark as an example to demonstrate this trend. The author also discusses how brands are increasingly partnering with college athletes who can help them reach younger consumers, especially young women who are most likely to cultivate loyal social media followings. Additionally, the article mentions that top female athletes like Clark have a following of 'Clarkies' and that these preteen and teenage girls may eventually become customers for brands they see in commercials featuring their favorite athlete.
          • Caitlin Clark made history Thursday as women’s college basketball’s all-time leading scorer.
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            The article discusses the growing marketing power of women's college basketball and how brands are increasingly partnering with college athletes to reach younger consumers. The author is Caitlin Clark, who has partnership deals with Gatorade, Nike and State Farm worth $818,000. Additionally, the article mentions that female athletes like Angel Reese and Flaujae Johnson have multi-year deals with major brands valued at up to $1 million. The author also discusses how professional men's basketball players can make upwards of $10 million each year.
            • Caitlin Clark, the article's author, has partnership deals with Gatorade, Nike and State Farm worth $818,000.
              • The article discusses how professional men's basketball players can make upwards of $10 million each year.
                • The article mentions that female athletes like Angel Reese and Flaujae Johnson have multi-year deals with major brands valued at up to $1 million.
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  Clare Duffy and Allison Morrow have conflicts of interest on the topics of Caitlin Clark's partnership deals with Gatorade, Nike and State Farm; women's college basketball as an economic powerhouse; brands partnering with college athletes to reach younger consumers especially young women who cultivate loyal social media followings; professional men's basketball players ranked below top 100 NBA can make upwards of $10 million each year.
                  • Clare Duffy and Allison Morrow have a financial stake in the topic of Caitlin Clark's partnership deals with Gatorade, Nike and State Farm as they are reporting on this topic.
                    • Clare Duffy and Allison Morrow have a personal relationship with brands partnering with college athletes to reach younger consumers especially young women who cultivate loyal social media followings, which could affect their objectivity.
                      • Clare Duffy and Allison Morrow have a professional affiliation with the topic of professional men's basketball players ranked below top 100 NBA can make upwards of $10 million each year as they are reporting on this topic.
                        • Clare Duffy and Allison Morrow have a professional affiliation with women's college basketball as an economic powerhouse as they are reporting on this topic.

                        74%

                        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                        Iowa’s Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA women’s basketball all-time scoring record – and drops a career-high 49 to boot

                        CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Jacob Lev, Thursday, 15 February 2024 12:41
                        • Unique Points
                          • Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA women's basketball all-time scoring record on Thursday.
                          • Clark surpassed Kelsey Plum's previous record of 3,527 career points in the first quarter of a home win against Michigan Wolverines.
                          • Clark ended the game with 3,569 career points and could set the all-time scoring record in men's and women's NCAA basketball history before the season ends.
                          • Clark scored a personal one-game high of 49 points on Thursday, including a long 3-pointer from near the center court logo that broke Plum's record.
                        • Accuracy
                          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                        • Deception (50%)
                          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the headline claims that Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA women's basketball all-time scoring record when she actually only surpassed Kelsey Plum's previous record by eight points. Secondly, the article states that Clark scored a personal one-game high of 49 points but fails to mention that this was also her career high. Thirdly, the article quotes Bluder saying that Clark broke the all-time scoring record with a deep 3-pointer from near the center court logo on a fast break, when in fact it was not clear if this shot counted towards Plum's previous record or not. Lastly, while there is no direct evidence of deception by omission, it is worth noting that the article does not mention any other players who may have been close to breaking the all-time scoring record.
                          • The headline claims that Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA women's basketball all-time scoring record when she actually only surpassed Kelsey Plum's previous record by eight points.
                          • The article states that Clark scored a personal one-game high of 49 points but fails to mention that this was also her career high.
                          • Bluder quotes saying that Clark broke the all-time scoring record with a deep 3-pointer from near the center court logo on a fast break, when in fact it was not clear if this shot counted towards Plum's previous record or not.
                        • Fallacies (85%)
                          The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Clark is projected to be selected first overall in the WNBA draft without providing any evidence or reasoning for this claim. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma when they state that fans are either cheering for Clark's success or against her because of her decision to remain at Iowa due to Covid-19 effects on prior NCAA seasons. The article also contains an example of inflammatory rhetoric with the phrase 'One more year!' being chanted by fans in reference to Clark's option to stay at Iowa for another season.
                          • The author uses an appeal to authority when they state that Clark is projected to be selected first overall in the WNBA draft without providing any evidence or reasoning for this claim. For example, 'Clark is projected to be selected first overall by the Indiana Fever if she enters the 2024 WNBA draft.'
                          • The author makes a false dilemma when they state that fans are either cheering for Clark's success or against her because of her decision to remain at Iowa due to Covid-19 effects on prior NCAA seasons. For example, 'Fans at Carver-Hawkeye Arena chanted, “One more year!” – a nod to the fourth-year player’s option to remain at the collegiate level for a fifth year because of the Covid-19 pandemic’s effects on prior NCAA seasons.'
                          • The article contains an example of inflammatory rhetoric with the phrase 'One more year!' being chanted by fans in reference to Clark's option to stay at Iowa for another season. For example, 'Fans at Carver-Hawkeye Arena chanted, “One more year!” – a nod to the fourth-year player’s option to remain at the collegiate level for a fifth year because of the Covid-19 pandemic’s effects on prior NCAA seasons.'
                        • Bias (85%)
                          The article contains a statement that is biased towards Caitlin Clark. The author uses language such as 'Unmatched' and 'One more year!' to praise the player, which could be seen as an attempt to sway public opinion in her favor.
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                              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                The article reports on Caitlin Clark's achievement of breaking the NCAA women's basketball all-time scoring record. The author is a member of the University of Iowa superstar and has an interest in her success.
                                • >Clark surpassed Kelsey Plum’s previous record of 3,527 career points in the first quarter
                                  • Iowa's head coach Lisa Bluder told the crowd it was fitting that Clark broke all-time NCAA women's scoring record by hitting a deep 3-pointer
                                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                    The article discusses Caitlin Clark's achievement of breaking the NCAA women's basketball all-time scoring record. The author is a member of the University of Iowa superstar and has an interest in her success.
                                    • Clark ended with 3,569 career points and could set all-time scoring record in men’s and women’s NCAA basketball history before season ends > Iowa reached their first ever title game last year but were beaten by Angel Reese and LSU Tigers
                                      • Clark surpassed Kelsey Plum’s previous record of 3,527 career points in the first quarter of a home win against Michigan Wolverines > Clark already was only Division I women’s player with both 3,000 points and 1,000 assists
                                        • > Needed eight points to break Plum’s record heading into Thursday game > Fans at Carver-Hawkeye Arena chanted 'One more year!' to fourth-year player Caitlin Clark, who has option to remain at collegiate level due to Covid-19 pandemic effects on prior NCAA seasons