Ice Cube‘s historic Big3 offer has received a response from Iowa Hawkeyes’ baller, Caitlin Clark, who earlier this month became NCAA Division I basketball’s all-time leading scorer.
According to CNN, when speaking to the media before her team’s Sweet 16 matchup against Colorado on Saturday (March 30), Clark expressed her own surprise regarding the announcement.
“To be honest, I found out about the Big3 thing at the exact time you all did, and my main focus is on just playing basketball,” revealed Clark. “I honestly don’t talk about those things with really anybody. I have other people that deal with it, and they haven’t said a word to me about it. My main focus is on this team and helping us find a way to beat Colorado and hopefully win another one after that.”
Cube may also have some competition for the young baller’s talents. CNN also reports that Clark snagged an invite to USA Basketball’s Olympic training camp in Cleveland. Though, both Clark and Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder are banking on her focus being on the women’s Final Four.
On Wednesday (March 27), TMZ revealed that Cube had offered Clark $5 million to play in his three-on-three basketball league, which would make her the first woman to do so.
The lucrative deal would see Clark participate in eight regular season games and potentially two playoff games if her team advanced to the postseason.
Clark would also receive “substantial additional compensation” from merchandising and sponsorships while also still being allowed to play in the WNBA.
The 22-year-old has already announced her eligibility for the 2024 WNBA Draft next month and is anticipated to be selected as the number one pick, set to join the Indiana Fever.
Shortly after the report emerged, the legendary West Coast MC addressed the news on Instagram, describing the offer as an opportunity to “make history and break down even more barriers for women athletes.”
“We intended the offer to remain private…
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