‘Generational Player’ Caitlin Clark Puts on a Show, Dropping 44 as No. 3 Iowa Tops No. 8 Va Tech

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (R) drives to the basket past Virginia Tech guard Cayla King during the first half of an NCAA women's college basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., on Nov. 9, 2023. Chris Carlson/AP Photo

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Virginia Tech coach Kenny Brooks could only shake his head when asked about trying to slow down Caitlin Clark, the college women’s basketball sensation from Iowa.

“I love my girls (on my team), but sometimes you’re playing checkers and she’s playing chess,” Brooks said. “She’s that good.”