Caitlin Clark, the Iowa Hawkeyes’ star and one of the most prolific players in women’s college basketball history, bid an emotional farewell to fans after her record-breaking career came to an end. At a celebration honoring Iowa’s second consecutive national runner-up finish, Clark expressed deep gratitude to the approximately 8,000 fans in attendance. She said, “You’ve all inspired me as much as I inspired you… This place will always be home to me.” Her jersey number, 22, will be retired by Iowa, marking her as only the third player in program history to receive this honor .
Clark also took to social media, thanking her teammates, coaches, and fans for making her “dreams come true” during her four years with the Hawkeyes. Her stellar career included becoming the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer and earning consensus National Player of the Year honors. She is now poised to begin her professional journey, likely as the top pick in the upcoming WNBA draft .
Clark’s legacy not only elevated women’s college basketball but also left a lasting impact on Iowa, where fans embraced her brilliance and charisma.
