Early Commitment to Notre Dame Caitlin Clark, a highly rated prospect from Des Moines, Iowa, initially committed to Notre Dame when she was just a sophomore in high school.
Impact of Decommitment Clark's decision to decommit from Notre Dame after two years sent shockwaves through the women’s basketball world.
Exploration of Other Programs After decommitting from Notre Dame, Clark opened up her recruitment to other top programs.
The Influence of Personal Fit Clark’s decision to leave Notre Dame was largely driven by the desire to find a program where she could truly flourish both as a player and as an individual.
A Star at Iowa Upon arriving at Iowa, Clark immediately made an impact. She became the centerpiece of the team, leading the Hawkeyes to national prominence and winning numerous individual accolades.
A New Trend in Recruiting Caitlin Clark’s decision to decommit reshaped the recruiting process for future generations of athletes.
Cultural Shift in Women’s Basketball Clark's decommitment and subsequent success at Iowa helped fuel a larger cultural shift in women's college basketball.