Bueckers’ back-to-back performances had fans and analysts comparing her to Iowa Hawkeyes icon Caitlin Clark. In a stat comparison, Bueckers boasts 413 career tournament points to her name as compared to Clark’s 492 points. She would need to score at least 80 points over the next two games to break Clark’s record.

You’re seeing the growth in many places: attendance records, viewership and social media engagement surrounding March Madness,” UCLA head coach Cori Close said after USC’s 87-75 title win over Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes.

South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley wants the historic success of her team and UConn star Paige Bueckers to both receive attention.