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"Travis Scott had posted me on his story" - Caitlin Clark on the moment she realized she became a superstar
"Travis Scott had posted me on his story" - Caitlin Clark on the moment she realized she became a superstar originally appeared on Basketball Network. Today, Caitlin Clark is recognized worldwide, earning millions each year. But her rise to superstardom still feels surreal at times. Growing up in Des Moines, Iowa, Clark never imagined a life where hip-hop icons and basketball legends would know her name. Yet, every so often, she needs to pinch herself to believe it's all real. During her appearance on the "A Touch More" podcast, she talked about a few of these moments that solidified her status as a bona fide star. Travis Scott knew who she was Clark was no ordinary freshman when she arrived on Iowa's campus. She immediately established herself as one of the best players in the country, averaging 26.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game. Apart from individual accolades, she also helped bring the Hawkeyes to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, where they lost to Paige Bueckers and the UConn Huskies, 92-72. Despite her 21 points and five dimes, Iowa couldn't overcome the stacked UConn squad. However, she received the surprise of her life once she returned to the locker room and accessed her phone. "I remember Travis Scott had posted me on his story," she said, referring to the successful rapper and fashion icon. "And I like got back to my phone and like everyone was texting me. I'm like, 'Yeah, I have no idea why he did that.' Like I'm like, 'That's super cool.'" As awesome as that was for Clark, she acknowledged how things really blew up after her scintillating performance in the Elite Eight of the 2023 NCAA Tournament against Louisville. "I think I had 41 like 10 and 12 or something like that. But that was like the moment I really felt like things were really starting to change," she said of that 97-83 win against the Cardinals. "Like the amount of people that took notice that were just like, you know, celebrities or like you guys or other basketball players in the basketball world."The only time Clark got starstruck Clark, now a celebrity herself, revealed that she no longer feels starstruck when mingling with other famous figures. However, she admits there's one person who's an exception to the rule: LeBron James. In fact, she went on record to say she had butterflies in her stomach when she met James in person for the first time earlier this year. "I think the one person that like really like made me starstruck probably was LeBron 'cause like LeBron was a person that I grew up like absolutely loving," Clark revealed. "Like he was like my Michael Jordan 'cause I was younger and like that's the person that I always looked up to." "Even throughout and Steph even those like at the end of my college career, they began to like comment on some things as I was ending my career and then now professionally. But I feel like I still have a lot of those moments and it doesn't always feel real 'cause you know I feel very lucky and fortunate," she added. Life has indeed changed for Clark. In four short years, she has gone from being a high school prodigy who dominated opponents at Dowling to being on a first-name basis with some of the biggest names in story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jul 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
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Michigan State basketball to face off against UConn in preseason exhibition
Michigan State basketball is gearing up for the 2025-26 season, the 31st in Tom Izzo's tenure with the Spartans. With the season on the horizon, the Spartans have announced how they will be beginning the year. As is coming customary, high profile exhibition games are being played across the country, with the best teams in the nation playing against one another to gear up for the season ahead. Michigan State has been no stranger to the high level exhibitions, playing Tennessee two years ago. This year, the Spartans will be facing off against the UConn Huskies. Michigan State and UConn will be facing off on Oct. 28 in Storrs, Connecticut, giving the Spartans a nice early road trip in an exhibition fashion. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Cory Linsner on X @Cory_Linsner
Daily Mail
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
WNBA star Paige Bueckers finally confirms the identity of her girlfriend
WNBA star Paige Bueckers has finally put fans out of their misery and revealed the identity of her long-time rumored girlfriend. Fans have been speculating over Buecker's relationship status for months, after a trail of social media breadcrumbs led them to believe that she was dating former UConn teammate Azzi Fudd. The pair had been spotted publicly together on a number of occasions and now the Dallas Wings star has confirmed that Fudd is in fact her long-time rumored girlfriend. During an interview with WAG Talk - ahead of the WNBA's All-Star weekend - Bueckers was quizzed on Fudd and their relationship. The first questioned asked was: 'With your life on the line, who are you letting take a last second shot to save it?'. Bueckers said: 'I'm picking Azzi Fudd'. Then interview then moved on to a segment she described as: 'How well do you know your D1 girlfriend?' View this post on Instagram A post shared by espnW (@espnw) Bueckers was quizzed on where Fudd attended high school, what year she was named Gatorade Player of the Year and when she made her first collegiate start. Finally, she was asked: 'What does her phone case say on it?' Bueckers smiled before answering: 'It says 'Paige Buecker's girlfriend'. The interview then said: 'Girlfriend reveal! It's...' Bueckers replied: 'Azzi Fudd'. Fans have long speculated that the close friends - who spent four seasons playing together for the Huskies - were romantically involved. Last month, Fudd gave the strongest indication yet that the basketball players are indeed an item, as she showed off an extremely telling phone case. Fudd posted a mirror selfie of her getting her hair styled, and fans realized that her phone case read: 'paige bueckers' girlfriend.' Fudd is smiling wide in the Instagram story, though no other explicit mention to Bueckers is made in the post. Fudd posted an Instagram story with a phone case that appeared to confirm that theory The pair previously 'hard launched' their relationship in the eyes of some fans after Fudd posted a TikTok of her getting the 'princess treatment' with Bueckers in May. In the short clip, Fudd can be seen mouthing the words, 'How much was it?' after being treated to a $200 meal. Bueckers jokingly crossed her arms in dismay when Fudd said 'that's not bad', after learning the price of the meal.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
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Paige Bueckers Confirms She's Dating Long-Rumored Girlfriend Azzi Fudd
NEED TO KNOW Paige Bueckers confirmed she's dating Azzi Fudd during an interview with WAG Talk at a 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star event on Thursday, July 17 During the conversation, she answered questions about her "D1 girlfriend" The former teammates have long been rumored to be datingPaige Bueckers knows a thing or two about UConn Huskies' Azzi Fudd. The Dallas Wings star, 23, was put to the challenge of answering questions about her former teammate, 22, in an interview with WAG Talk at a 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star event on Thursday, July 17. "How well do you know your D1 girlfriend?" the interviewer asked, prompting a smile from Bueckers. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Soon after, the WNBA athlete correctly answered a series of questions, including the name of the high school Fudd attended, the year she was named Gatorade Player of the Year, her ranking in the class of 2021, and the year she made her first collegiate start. Other correctly answered questions included the college basketball team that Fudd's dad played for, the basketball player she was named after, the award she won for her national championship performance, and what her phone case says. As fans recall, Fudd went viral after she posted a selfie showing her holding a phone with a case that read, "Paige Bueckers' Girlfriend." After the WAG Talk interviewer asks, "Girlfriend reveal it's..." Bueckers says, "Azzi Fudd." In the comment section, fans were happy to see Bueckers confirm their romance. "GIRLFRIEND, we've come a long way," one person wrote. "She's cheesing mad hard too, that's her girl fr," another comment read. The basketball stars and former teammates have long been rumored to be in a relationship. After the 2025 ESPYs on Wednesday, July 16, Bueckers shared a photo of Fudd on the red carpet on her Instagram Stories, accompanied by a series of hot face emojis, according to Parade. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Other instances of the two showing affection for one another have included Fudd sharing a selfie of the two wearing matching athleisure, being seen holding hands at a Wings road game and wearing matching 'A' and 'P' necklaces. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
18-07-2025
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Paige Bueckers gushes over girlfriend Azzi Fudd at 2025 ESPYs
UConn Huskies' Azzi Fudd stunned in a lilac gown on the 2025 ESPYs red carpet. The Huskies guard's looks did not go unnoticed as her girlfriend, Paige Bueckers, shared her thoughts on Fudd's look on her Instagram story. The Dallas Wings rookie reposted the snapshot of Fudd and added three "hot" emojis signaling her approval of her girlfriend's look for the night. Bueckers was absent from last night's festivities, which honor professional athletes for their work on and off the court. However, Bueckers' excuse for missing the award show was justified as the Wings had a game against the Las Vegas Aces that night. MORE: Fever's Caitlin Clark releases heartbreaking statement on groin injury Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd's relationship Bueckers and Fudd recently confirmed their romance after months of speculation from fans. Videos of the couple went viral on TikTok, where eagle-eyed fans noticed that the two were constantly together and coordinating outfits. Fans began to suggest that the two were more than just former teammates. Bueckers, who was drafted first overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft, was selected by the Wings after formerly playing for the Huskies alongside Fudd. The couple met at the USA Basketball camp in 2017 and were able to consummate a lasting friendship. Fudd went viral last month after she posted a photo confirming fans' suspicions of the nature of their relationship. She shared a photo of herself looking in the mirror as her phone case read, "Paige Bueckers' girlfriend." MORE WNBA NEWS: Breaking down how much WNBA players earn for the All-Star Game Caitlin Clark's coach identifies biggest reason Fever star can't stay healthy Angel Reese's Sky earn depressing distinction that no WNBA team wants Nneka Ogwumike climbs historic list with big night before All-Star break Sun's Saniya Rivers opens up on viral incident during Fever showdown
