Finalist: All Eyes on 22
Iowa women's basketball guard Caitlin Clark has always been a star. Clark entered college as a five-star recruit with two state records. After four years with the Hawkeyes, Clark became the NCAA's men's and women's all-time leading scorer, has amassed several awards and honors, and was selected by the Indiana Fever as the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft. With her growing fame around the world, fans are selling out every arena she plays in. But, with the growth of women’s basketball comes a media craze and constant expectations. Still, Clark is grateful for the opportunity to inspire a younger generation.
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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dances with Iowa guard Kate Martin during the NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-75. During her time at Iowa, Clark broke numerous records. She surpassed the NCAA’s women’s all-time leading scorer, Kelsey Plum, on Feb. 15, 2024. She then surpassed the NCAA’s men’s and women’s all-time leading scorer Pete Maravich on March 3, 2024. She finished her college career with 3,951 points.
