Caitlin Clark's jersey retirement marks the end of an era as she now decides when and where to show up
Caitlin Clark's rookie season in the WNBA was nothing short of spectacular, but much of her success can be traced back to her days with the Iowa Hawkeyes. During her collegiate car
GEORGE GORDILLO
01/02/2025 - 12:31 CST
Caitlin Clark's rookie season in the WNBA was nothing short of spectacular, but much of her success can be traced back to her days with the Iowa Hawkeyes. During her collegiate career, she became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I basketball - for both men and women - while earning two National Player of the Year awards. She led Iowa to back-to-back national championship appearances, both of which ended in defeat. Just months after wrapping up her record-breaking collegiate career, Clark took the WNBA by storm, earning Rookie of the Year honors after setting multiple records and leading the Indiana Fever to their best season since 2015 and first playoff berth since 2016.
Now, the University of Iowa will honor her accomplishments in the most prestigious way possible - by retiring her No. 22 jersey. Less than a year after playing her final collegiate game, Clark will join the ranks of Hawkeye legends, cementing her place as one of the greatest athletes in school history. During her four years at Iowa she scored 3,951 career points. She twice led the nation in scoring and was the Big Ten's all-time assists leader each season. Her impact on the program was undeniable, making Iowa one of the most watched teams in college basketball. Reflecting on the upcoming ceremony, Clark acknowledged the emotional weight of the moment, saying it will likely hit her in full when she steps back into Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Clark's time at Iowa has been defined by her ability to uplift those around her. From the moment she arrived as a freshman, she made an immediate impact, leading the nation in scoring and earning All-American honors. By her sophomore year, she had become the first player in NCAA history - male or female - to lead Division I in both points and assists in a single season. As a junior, she led Iowa to its first-ever national championship game, setting conference records in points and assists. As a senior, she repeated as National Player of the Year and led her team back to the title game, solidifying her status as a generational talent. Even legendary LSU coach Kim Mulkey, who coached against Clark in a national title game, recently praised her leadership and ability to elevate her teammates, calling her a rare player who changes the game.
Heading into her second WNBA season, expectations are at an all-time high for Clark. Despite an intense rookie campaign in which she led the league in assists, broke the single-season assist record and set new marks for three-pointers made by a rookie, she's just getting started. With another offseason to refine her game and a stronger supporting cast in Indiana, she's expected to take another leap in both scoring and playmaking. The Fever are poised to build on their success, and many believe Clark could lead them deep into the playoffs in 2025.
Notably, Clark opted out of two major offseason events - the Unrivaled League, a new women's basketball competition, and the NBA All-Star Weekend three-point contest. While many fans were eager to see her compete against NBA sharpshooters like Klay Thompson and Steph Curry, Clark declined the invitation to focus on preparing for her second season. It's a move that signals her commitment to continued growth and an understanding that the best is yet to come.
With her legacy already cemented at Iowa and a historic rookie season behind her, Clark is now shifting her focus to becoming one of the WNBA's elite players. If her past is any indication, she won't just meet expectations - she'll exceed them.
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