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Caitlin Clark’s path to stardom wasn’t just written on the court, it was highlighted in the margins of Sacred Hoops. 📖⁣ ⁣ At the height of her college career, the generational talent turned to the wisdom of Phil Jackson and Michael Jordan, guided by Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder, who pulled lessons from her own well-worn copy of Sacred Hoops to help Clark navigate the pressures of fame, leadership, and team dynamics. ⭐⁣ ⁣ Bluder saw parallels between Jordan’s rise and Clark’s, the isolation, the expectations, the challenge of trusting teammates after years of doing it all alone. 🙌⁣ ⁣ Through conversations, highlighted passages, and team “Circle Time,” Bluder helped Clark shift from solo superstar to selfless leader. 👑⁣ ⁣ She learned not just how to carry the weight, but how to share it inviting teammates into the spotlight, deflecting praise, and growing Iowa’s culture from the inside out. 👏⁣ ⁣ “I used to feel like I had to do everything,” Clark said. “Now I have so much trust in my ...

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