Iowa coach Jan Jensen didn’t mince words on X, delivering a totally emphatic endorsement for Caitlin Clark and her historic 2026 season. She called Clark “1-of-1” and declared she’s “in a league of her own,” and honestly, after what we’ve just seen, who can even argue? This isn’t just a former coach cheering on her star; it’s a statement about a player rewriting the record books in real-time.
The Numbers Are Absolutely Wild
When you look at the raw stats, Clark was already an MVP candidate heading into the FIBA World Cup break. We’re talking 22.5 points and 8.4 assists across 36 games. Think about that consistency! She was third in the entire WNBA for scoring, and get this, she was tied with Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas for the *league lead* in assists. Those numbers alone would put you in the conversation, right? But what she did *before* the break? That’s what made Jensen’s case, and everyone else’s, so much louder.
Making History, Literally Every Game
Clark’s latest run was straight-up bonkers. First, she exploded for 37 points and dished out 10 assists against the Chicago Sky. Then, just to prove it wasn’t a fluke, she followed that up with 34 points and 12 assists against the Connecticut Sun. You catching that? Thirty points and ten assists in back-to-back games. She became the first player in WNBA history to do that. The first ever! But wait, there’s more. She also became the first player to hit 800 points and 300 assists in the same season. And to top it off, no player before her had ever recorded 300 assists and 100 made three-pointers in a single year. That’s three “firsts in WNBA history” in one short span. Are you kidding me? Jensen’s right, Clark really is 1-of-1.
What makes it even crazier is how much the league has adjusted. Defenses are geared up for her, expectations are through the roof, and the schedule is absolutely brutal. Yet, her production keeps rising. Her former coach, who saw her become the NCAA’s career scoring leader and lead Iowa to consecutive national championship games, watched Clark get picked No. 1 overall and transform the Fever. Now, they’re sitting at a 26-14 record and Clark’s massive production has them chasing a championship.
She still has four regular-season games left after the World Cup break. If Clark keeps this ridiculous pace, Jan Jensen isn’t going to be the only one shouting about her being “1-of-1.” Everyone will be.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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