Caitlin Clark, the star player for the Iowa Hawkeyes, has received a $5 million offer from Big3 co-founder Ice Cube to compete in their upcoming season. Ice Cube confirmed the offer on social media, praising Clark as a generational athlete who could achieve great success in the league. This offer would provide Clark with a professional option in the US and potentially break down barriers for women athletes.
The news of the offer broke as Clark and the Hawkeyes are set to face the Colorado Buffaloes in the Sweet 16 round of the women’s NCAA tournament. The team has already drawn historic viewership numbers in their first two games, with their victory over Holy Cross being the most-watched first round game, averaging 3.23 million viewers on ABC.
Ice Cube believes that the offer to Clark is a way to provide more opportunities for women athletes in the US, rather than having them play overseas during their off-seasons. With American sports leagues facing challenges from anti-women regimes, Ice Cube sees this offer as a way to give athletes like Clark more choices.
As the excitement builds for Clark and the Hawkeyes in the NCAA tournament, the offer from Big3 could provide Clark with a unique opportunity to showcase her talent on a different stage. Fans and supporters are eagerly waiting to see if Clark will accept the offer and make history in the process.
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