It’s clear to everyone that Caitlin Clark is one heck of a basketball player. The star guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes has produced a lot of exciting moments that people in the college hoops community will talk about over the years.
But while Clark’s Naismith Player of the Year-worthy season is yet to be finished, people are already talking about where they will be headed next. While many believe that the star college cager is going to be playing in the WNBA, there’s one sports league that is attempting to make a move on the phenom.
Ice Cube wants Iowa Hawkeyes’ Caitlin Clark to play in the BIG3
BIG3 CEO Ice Cube didn’t take long to confirm the rumors that his professional basketball brand attempted to lure Caitlin Clark away from the WNBA.
According to The Spun’s Chris Rosvoglou, the details about Clark’s potential Bi3 deal is going to be one of the most lucrative offers for female basketball playersr:
“We intended the offer to remain private while Caitlin Clark plays for the championship. But I won’t deny what’s now already out there: BIG3 made a historic offer to Caitlin Clark,” Ice Cube wrote on X. “Why wouldn’t we? Caitlin is a generational athlete who can achieve tremendous success in the BIG3.”
Clark would receive $5 million to play in eight regular-season games and potentially two playoff games. On the surface, that sounds like a great deal.
Basketball fans, however, don’t love the idea of Ice Cube’s three-on-three league stealing the NCAA’s thunder when women’s basketball is on the rise.
It’s true that such a contract would provide a lot of financial benefits to Clark, so one can look at the contract situation with the BIG3 as recognition for her game.
However, if Clark does want to advance the women’s game, it may be better for her to stick to the WNBA and grow it as one of its biggest stars. With the way she’s been playing in March Madness so far, there’s little doubt that eyes will be following her move to the pros.
Getting as many people watching the WNBA as possible will only benefit the women’s game. Clark, who’s averaging 31.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 8.8 assists on 47%/38%/86% shooting splits, will be a great ambassador for the game.
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