Iowa make major Caitlin Clark announcement with WNBA superstar honored after incredible college career
The Iowa Hawkeyes have declared their intention to retire Caitlin Clark’s jersey in her honor.
Clark, a WNBA player, had a stellar four-year college career in Iowa.
She averaged 28.4 points and 8.2 assists in 139 games when she was there.
Her greatest accomplishment, though, may have been surpassing Pete Maravich and Kelsey Plum to become the top scorer in both men’s and women’s college basketball.
After graduating from college, Clark continued to be successful, winning Rookie of the Year at the Indiana Fever and becoming the fastest rookie to ever shoot 100 three-pointers in a season.
Additionally, the 22-year-old was selected Time’s 2024 Athlete of the Year.
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Clark’s college is now retiring her already renowned No. 22 jersey, which may be a fitting homage to her outstanding season.
The ceremony will take place during the team’s February 2 game against the USC Trojans, which is another play of the No. 22 number because it’s the second month of the year, Iowa announced the news on Wednesday.
“I’m always proud to be a Hawkeye, and Iowa has a special place in my heart that goes beyond basketball,” Clark said in a statement.
“It means the world to me to receive this honor and to celebrate it with my family, friends and alumni.”
One admirer posted on social media in response to the news, saying, “Congrats Caitlin.”
“Well deserved, Caitlin!” exclaimed a second.
The third person said, “2/2, I see what you did there.”
One person said, “GOAT OF COLLEGE BASKETBALL.”
‘A wasted opportunity?’
By Assistant US Sports Editor Damian Burchardt
From a basketball-only standpoint, it is easy to defend CAITLIN Clark’s exclusion from the Team USA squad.
The star of the Indiana Fever had a mixed start to the 2024 WNBA season, shooting under 30% for three of the first three weeks of play while leading the league in turnovers.
She didn’t win the nomination by outperforming players like Jewell Loyd, Sabrina Ionescu, and Kelsey Plum.
Clark’s transition from collegiate basketball to the professional ranks would benefit from a brief respite.
Between Iowa’s run to the March Madness final, the 2024 NBA Draft, and the start of the WNBA season, the 6-foot guard barely had time to relax.
Clark’s absence, however, can be seen as a lost chance to advertise the Olympic women’s basketball squad in Paris.
She would undoubtedly increase the number of people watching Team USA’s games, especially given the enormous amount of anticipation she created during her first week in the W.
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