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As Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers prepare to take the next step into professional basketball, the spotlight isn’t only on their athletic dominance, it’s also on their academic achievements. These two college basketball icons not only dazzled fans with unforgettable performances but also maintained impressive GPAs throughout their collegiate careers.
Caitlin Clark, the record-breaking sharpshooter from Iowa, wrapped up her senior year with a 3.64 GPA while majoring in marketing. Her academic excellence earned her a place on the Academic All-America team for the third consecutive season, and she was once again named Academic All-America Team Member of the Year. Her ability to balance a demanding athletic schedule with academic distinction further solidified her status as one of the most well-rounded athletes in NCAA history.
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Meanwhile, Paige Bueckers of UConn wasn’t far behind. After missing an entire season due to an ACL injury, Bueckers returned stronger than ever, both on and off the court. She earned her first Academic All-America honors in the 2023-24 season with a cumulative 3.50 GPA in human development and family sciences. Notably, she posted a remarkable 3.93 GPA during the Fall 2023 semester, showing her resilience and dedication in her final year at UConn.
The records vs. the rings: Who comes out on top?
While Clark holds the edge academically, she still fell short in one key area: a national championship. Despite leading Iowa to back-to-back national title games in 2023 and 2024, she couldn’t clinch the ultimate prize, falling to LSU and South Carolina. In contrast, Bueckers capped her five-year college run with a championship victory in her final season, completing an emotional and hard-fought journey that included four Final Four appearances.
Though Clark owns the NCAA all-time scoring record with 3,951 points-and set a new record for most points scored in NCAA Tournament history, Bueckers leaves college with the satisfaction of cutting down the nets.
Looking ahead: Academics meet ambition in the WNBA
As Clark joins the Indiana Fever and Bueckers prepares to make her mark in the 2025 WNBA Draft, fans will continue to debate who had the more impressive college legacy. Whether it’s championships or scoring titles, one thing is clear: both stars are winners in more ways than one.
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