Howard Megdal on Caitlin Clark, Iowa’s Basketball Culture, and the WNBA’s Future

Journalist and author Howard Megdal joins Hoopsology to explore the story behind one of basketball’s most influential athletes: Caitlin Clark. We discuss his new book, Becoming Caitlin Clark, and trace how Iowa’s unique basketball culture helped shape her into a superstar. Howard breaks down the century-long history that made Caitlin’s rise possible, how her transition from college to the WNBA is rewriting the rules of women’s sports, and what the future holds for the league, media rights, and labor negotiations. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the real story behind women's basketball's explosive growth. 📘 Get the book: Becoming Caitlin Clark 🎧 Subscribe for more insights from the people shaping the future of basketball Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Podcast Person? Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sIa6O4u4TnIBSygXu9qDm?si=acff6d3796a14c9a Or search “Hoopsology” anywhere else you listen to podcasts! Join the conversation!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoopsologypod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hoopsologypod/  IG:  https://www.instagram.com/hoopsologypod/  Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices