Kim Mulkey doesn’t want to make a ‘fuss’ about Caitlin Clark scoring ahead of Pete Maravich
LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey was asked about Caitlin Clark’s recent accomplishment in passing former Tiger Pete Maravich in scoring.
This puts her ahead of both men and women in scoring, making her the sole leader on the NCAA’s all-time scoring list. Mulkey didn’t want to make “too much fuss” about this weekend’s feat, believing the two situations weren’t all that comparable.
Clark surpassed Maravich’s record of 3,667 points in the final home game of the regular season. She came in 18 points away from winning the championship and scored 35 points to help the Hawkeyes beat Ohio State 93-83.
This record was set by the charity after a controversial technical breach. This is a monumental accomplishment, and she will have the opportunity to build on it as Iowa prepares for the postseason. However, some are not ready to call this feat greater than that of Pistol Pete.
Many Maravich supporters have come forward and pointed out that Clark could have achieved that score in far fewer games without the luxury of a 3-point line. Clark certainly took advantage of that (second all-time from the 3-point line). . do).
The person most committed to preserving Maravich’s legacy is his son Jason, who called Clark’s title win an “apples-to-oranges debate.” “When I look at my dad’s record, if someone were to break it, it’s like two completely different records because of the circumstances and the rules and everything,” he said. “I think they said if he played four years, he would play about 5,000 games.”
Jason Maravich pointed to previous NCAA policy that did not allow freshmen to compete at the collegiate level and denied Pistol Pete an additional season. He averaged over 44 points in three seasons.
His Tigers only appeared in four playoff games in three collegiate seasons, reaching the NIT during his senior season. The SEC Tournament was not held while he was on campus.
For reference, Maravich has played in 83 games while Clark has played in 130 (and counting!). “It’s going to be long, okay,” she said at a recent press conference. “Pete Maravich was able to do things with basketball that I had never seen before in my life…He was ahead of his time.
“I’m not going to compare apples to oranges. What (Caitlin) Clark has done is incredible and his name will remain there, but he’s been here three years without a three-point line. was playing in I don’t think you need to say too much, “Well, she beat him because he’s a man.”
Mulkey continued to send Clark her flowers, but like many people, she doesn’t like being compared to Maravich.
“She is who she is and it’s amazing…what a generational talent…but I see it as two different things.”
Kim Mulkey has criticized Caitlin Clark in the past, hinting that she played selfishly earlier this season. This happened after LSU defeated Iowa in the 2023 national championship game.
But the Tigers’ head coach knows Clark has a special talent. I hope we can have a rematch in March!
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