Before entering college, Caitlin Clark beat two state records for the 5A high school class in women’s basketball: most points in a game with 60 points and most 3-pointers made in a game with 13. Clark’s time spent dominating at Dowling Catholic High

Before entering college, Caitlin Clark beat two state records for the 5A high school class in women’s basketball: most points in a game with 60 points and most 3-pointers made in a game with 13. Clark’s time spent dominating at Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines, Iowa, led her to become a five-star recruit, ranking second at guard by ESPN. As a member of Team USA, Clark is a two-time gold medalist after winning the 2017 U16 FIBA Americas Tournament and 2019 U19 FIBA World Cup Tournament.

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Clark averaged 27 points per game — the most in the nation, eight assists per game — also ranking first in the nation, and eight rebounds per game during her sophomore season in 2021-22. Clark has amassed1,662 points in two years at Iowa, becoming th

Clark averaged 27 points per game — the most in the nation, eight assists per game — also ranking first in the nation, and eight rebounds per game during her sophomore season in 2021-22. Clark has amassed1,662 points in two years at Iowa, becoming the fasted Division I player — men’s or women’s — to reach 1,500 career points over the last 20 seasons.

Clark received numerous awards in her sophomore season, including being named Big Ten Player of the Year, Nancy Lieberman Point Guard of the Year, and was the first two-time Dawn Staley Guard of the Year Award recipient. “Every winner has been a spec

Clark received numerous awards in her sophomore season, including being named Big Ten Player of the Year, Nancy Lieberman Point Guard of the Year, and was the first two-time Dawn Staley Guard of the Year Award recipient. “Every winner has been a special player and a special person, but this year’s award is unique – in Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, we have the first ever two-time winner and Caitlin absolutely deserves it,” Dawn Staley said in a statement posted to her website. In addition, Clark was a finalist for the Naismith Award, and earned Wooden Award All-America, first-team AP All-America, and more.

Clark has received several shoutouts by popular individuals, including a shoutout from NBA superstar Kevin Durant. Durant went on his podcast in February to praise Clark’s game. "She's displaying some skill right now, and she's moving fast," Durant s

Clark has received several shoutouts by popular individuals, including a shoutout from NBA superstar Kevin Durant. Durant went on his podcast in February to praise Clark’s game. "She's displaying some skill right now, and she's moving fast," Durant said. "It looks like everyone on that court is way slower than her when she's getting to her stuff." Clark said she texts Durant often about life and basketball. “He’s not only a really big fan of me, but a big fan of the women’s game, and that’s what you love to see,” Clark told the New York Times.

Clark is known for shooting exceptionally behind the arc and “from the logo” at half court — a term used by fans so many times that T-shirts were made from it. In the 2021-22 season, Clark shot 116-286 in 3-pointers and was 40 percent from behind the

Clark is known for shooting exceptionally behind the arc and “from the logo” at half court — a term used by fans so many times that T-shirts were made from it. In the 2021-22 season, Clark shot 116-286 in 3-pointers and was 40 percent from behind the arc. In her freshman season, Clark scored 91 3-pointers total in the 30 games Iowa played.

"She is a competitor, through and through," Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder said. "She will carry a team if she needs to and she won't back away from that. She knew there was a lot on her shoulders when she came here, and she embraces that. Our team, tho

"She is a competitor, through and through," Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder said. "She will carry a team if she needs to and she won't back away from that. She knew there was a lot on her shoulders when she came here, and she embraces that. Our team, though, wants to support her as much as it can."

“I do enjoy [the attention], because one of my goals is to inspire the next generation," Clark told Hawk Central, a sports publication. "I’ll always take time to sign kids’ autographs after games. … I feel like I was just in those kids’ shoes.”

“I do enjoy [the attention], because one of my goals is to inspire the next generation," Clark told Hawk Central, a sports publication. "I’ll always take time to sign kids’ autographs after games. … I feel like I was just in those kids’ shoes.”

At the end of October, Clark signed a sponsorship deal with Hyvee, a grocery story most commonly located in the midwest. Clark’s name, image, and likeness deal with Hyvee has taken her to the Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend at the Iowa Speedway in Newton

At the end of October, Clark signed a sponsorship deal with Hyvee, a grocery story most commonly located in the midwest. Clark’s name, image, and likeness deal with Hyvee has taken her to the Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend at the Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa, in August. In addition to Hyvee, Clark also signed a deal with Topps in July, a trading card company, who will distribute playing cards of Clark with her likeness and autograph on them.

Clark joined Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, James Hardin, Luka Dončić, and Giannis Antetokounmpo in January as the only NBA, WNBA, Division I men’s and women’s basketball player to record consecutive 30-point triple doubles since 2000.

Clark joined Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, James Hardin, Luka Dončić, and Giannis Antetokounmpo in January as the only NBA, WNBA, Division I men’s and women’s basketball player to record consecutive 30-point triple doubles since 2000.

"There's a lot of great players around America, no doubt. And I'm sure their coaches feel just as strongly about them as I do Caitlin," head coach Lisa Bluder said. "But Caitlin is in a situation where she has the ball in her hands all the time. And

"There's a lot of great players around America, no doubt. And I'm sure their coaches feel just as strongly about them as I do Caitlin," head coach Lisa Bluder said. "But Caitlin is in a situation where she has the ball in her hands all the time. And when you have the ball in your hands all the time, you can make an impact in the game-- you can also mess it up. There's a lot of responsibility with that. She has a direct effect on the game when she's out there."

As Clark’s fame grew, so did Iowa women’s basketball’s fan base. The team’s first Big Ten game against Michigan State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena hosted 6,942 fans in December. The last home game of the regular season against Michigan hosted a sellout wi

As Clark’s fame grew, so did Iowa women’s basketball’s fan base. The team’s first Big Ten game against Michigan State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena hosted 6,942 fans in December. The last home game of the regular season against Michigan hosted a sellout with 15,056 fans, the first sold-out arena at home for Iowa women’s basketball in 34 years.

"I think whenever people hate on women, especially Caitlin, for being emotional and being into the game and doing what she does it's because they're women,” Iowa center Monika Czinano said. “And for so long women have been afraid to be out there and

"I think whenever people hate on women, especially Caitlin, for being emotional and being into the game and doing what she does it's because they're women,” Iowa center Monika Czinano said. “And for so long women have been afraid to be out there and be vocal and passionate and full of fire. I know in our program we encourage expressing ourselves. It's worked out pretty well for us. We've got two [Big Ten] rings in eight days and we're going to keep doing it,” Czinano said after winning the 2022 Big Ten regular season and tournament titles in February and March.

Clark holds point records in three different arenas for women’s basketball; with 44 in Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena, 46 in Michigan’s Crisler Center, and 39 in Nebraska’s Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Clark holds point records in three different arenas for women’s basketball; with 44 in Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena, 46 in Michigan’s Crisler Center, and 39 in Nebraska’s Pinnacle Bank Arena.

“When Caitlin’s light shines, it shines on all of us, even if we have a supporting role,” head coach Lisa Bluder said. “It’s shining on everybody. That’s good for our program. That’s good for the university. It’s certainly good for all of us involved

“When Caitlin’s light shines, it shines on all of us, even if we have a supporting role,” head coach Lisa Bluder said. “It’s shining on everybody. That’s good for our program. That’s good for the university. It’s certainly good for all of us involved.”