This year, the star of college basketball is Caitlin Clark, a woman who is changing everything about the game — from the way it’s played, to its economics, to who is watching.

Matt Flegenheimer, a profile writer for The Times, discusses Clark’s extraordinary impact.

Guest: Matt Flegenheimer, who writes in-depth profiles for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• Her fiery competitiveness, no-look passes and 3-point bombs have made for must-see basketball in Iowa.clark-iowa-basketball.html"> What happens when she leaves?
• For women’s basketball,clark-womens-sports-economics.html"> Caitlin Clark’s lasting impact may be economic.

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