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Iowa vs. Connecticut was ESPN’s highest-rated basketball game ever
Washington Post ^ | April 6, 2024 | By Kareem Copeland

Posted on 04/06/2024 6:31:31 PM PDT by Kazan

CLEVELAND — Women’s college basketball continues to grab the nation’s attention at an unprecedented rate, and the metrics prove it.

The Final Four game between Iowa and Connecticut on Friday was the most-watched basketball game ever aired on ESPN; an average of 14.2 million viewers tuned in, and the broadcast peaked at 17 million viewers.

Iowa defeated U-Conn., 71-69, to advance to its second consecutive national championship game with star guard Caitlin Clark leading the way.

The previous record for an ESPN basketball broadcast was 13.51 million viewers for Game 7 of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics.

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To: ealgeone

Blacks complained when ONE white player was allowed on the US Men’s Olympic team.


21 posted on 04/06/2024 7:32:58 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Robert DeLong

Clark had an off game. She only 21 points.


22 posted on 04/06/2024 7:33:22 PM PDT by Kazan (Megan C. bet me, lost the bet and was humiliated!)
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To: Kazan

Sadly PeKing James China money alone will dwarf her lifetime earnings. And there are still plenty of white cucks that will cheer him no matter how much hatred he shows them.


23 posted on 04/06/2024 7:44:09 PM PDT by RightOnTheBorder
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To: Kazan

James gets $35million a year fr Nike alone and is a billionaire.

She won’t see $35million in total.

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24 posted on 04/06/2024 7:45:15 PM PDT by Freest Republican (This space for rent)
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To: RightOnTheBorder

Sadly James and the rest of the NBA have subsidized the WNBA for decades so she can earn any money at all.


25 posted on 04/06/2024 7:48:08 PM PDT by Freest Republican (This space for rent)
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To: Sicon

It’s easier to make a three point shot if you can use a soccer ball instead of a basketball. 🏀


26 posted on 04/06/2024 7:49:28 PM PDT by HIDEK6 (God bless Donald Trump. A)
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To: Kazan

It will be even more fun when the trannies take over girl basketball. Bud Light will have a new venue to sell beer.


27 posted on 04/06/2024 7:50:10 PM PDT by Bernard (“God's cruelest punishment is to let you reap what you sow.”)
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To: Robert DeLong

Aside from racist angles, UConn did a great job containing CC. Nearly half of her performance vs. LSU.

Other teams have great players and coaches too, no matter how great individuals or teams think they are.


28 posted on 04/06/2024 7:51:46 PM PDT by jjotto ( Blessed are You LORD, who crushes enemies and subdues the wicked.)
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To: jjotto

Well at least it looks like the UConn Men will be in the Title Game.


29 posted on 04/06/2024 7:56:28 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: jjotto

It’s still a team game.


30 posted on 04/06/2024 8:00:32 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Freest Republican
I was referring to new endorsement deals.

I've seen her more ads than LeBron this season. And, she's unquestionably more popular than he is now.

31 posted on 04/06/2024 8:11:01 PM PDT by Kazan (Megan C. bet me, lost the bet and was humiliated!)
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To: Freest Republican
Clark just might make the WNBA profitable.

She's already got a $5 million contract offer from the Big 3 for an eight-game regular season.

32 posted on 04/06/2024 8:13:01 PM PDT by Kazan (Megan C. bet me, lost the bet and was humiliated!)
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To: Kazan

I assume she’s on the US Women’s Olympic team.


33 posted on 04/06/2024 8:14:34 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: KierkegaardMAN
40,000 people watched Magic vs Bird in the NCAA Final in 1979. 18,000 households

Where are you getting these laughable numbers? Over 35 million viewers watched the Magic vs Bird NCAA Final in 1979.

34 posted on 04/06/2024 8:15:08 PM PDT by Mozzafiato
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To: jjotto
Perhaps her reputation preceded her, and they game-planned to contain her success, and were successful at doing so.

S.C. will be watching that game film for sure.

However, containing her, frees up other opportunities, and they eked out the win anyway. So, Iowa needs to watch the game film themselves and see what they can change, to add another element that may catch S.C. off guard.

But hopefully, neither team has any transgender players. 🙂👍

35 posted on 04/06/2024 8:16:23 PM PDT by Robert DeLong
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To: Kazan

When will a transgender athlete will be competing against Caitlin Clark?


36 posted on 04/06/2024 8:19:18 PM PDT by NetAddicted (MAGA2024)
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To: HIDEK6
There is one inch between a men's and women's basketball.

Given that Clark routinely is hitting shots from more than 30 feet out, I doubt she'd have much of a problem shooting threes with men's ball.

37 posted on 04/06/2024 8:20:24 PM PDT by Kazan (Megan C. bet me, lost the bet and was humiliated!)
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To: Kazan

Yeah right after I asked I looked for another site. I sent another post, so that you wouldn’t have to respond, but I guess you missed it. Thanks though. 🙂👍


38 posted on 04/06/2024 8:20:28 PM PDT by Robert DeLong
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To: Kazan
LeBron is probably jealous that Caitlyn Clark drew more fans for a game on ESPN than he has in his entire career.

LeBron is a great player. Lousy personality. No one wants to watch him.

LeBron is an entertainer. He needs to learn to stay in his lane.

39 posted on 04/06/2024 8:24:15 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: Mozzafiato

40,000,000 I knew that and missed some zeros. I’m old.


40 posted on 04/06/2024 8:24:17 PM PDT by KierkegaardMAN (I never engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man.)
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