Historic Career and Impact: Caitlin Clark's career at Iowa, from 2020-2024, solidified her as the greatest player in the program's history, and her legacy will live on forever with the retirement of her No. 22 jersey.
Record-Breaking Achievements: Clark holds numerous NCAA records, including the all-time leader in points (3,951), 3-pointers made (548), and assists (1,144), further cementing her place as a basketball icon.
National Championship Runs: She led the Iowa Hawkeyes to back-to-back national championship appearances in 2023 and 2024, showcasing her excellence on the biggest stages of college basketball.
Emotional Jersey Retirement: Clark, who will be in attendance at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on February 2, expressed how deeply meaningful the jersey retirement is to her, acknowledging Iowa as a place that holds a special place in her heart beyond basketball.
Enduring Influence on Women's Sports: Iowa's director of athletics, Beth Goetz, and former coach Lisa Bluder both emphasized the profound and lasting influence Clark had.
Joining Elite Company: Clark will join two other Iowa legends, Megan Gustafson and Michelle Edwards, as the only Iowa women’s basketball players to have their jerseys retired.
Legacy in the WNBA: Clark’s success continued in the professional arena, as she was drafted No. 1 overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA Draft, where she won Rookie of the Year and helped lead the team to its first playoff berth in eight years.