Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, akin to the iconic rivalry of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, demonstrate sport in an unforgettable matchup.

In Cleveland, Ohio, Iowa guard Caitlin Clark expresses her admiration for teammate Hannah Stuelke, showering her with praise. Before Friday night, those who were unfamiliar with women’s basketball might have only been familiar with Clark’s name.

According to Clark, Stuelke is “tremendous.” This sentiment has always been there, with Clark consistently recognizing Stuelke’s talent. However, Stuelke needed to embrace the encouragement from Clark and other Iowa teammates, realizing that she had the skills to compete with any player in the nation as long as she had faith in her training, confidence in her abilities, and belief in herself.