Caitlin Clark is a professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Born on January 22, 2002, she played college basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes, where she set multiple records and earned numerous accolades.
College Career:
- Clark became the first player in NCAA Division I history—male or female—to record a triple-double, achieving this feat during her freshman year.
- She led the Iowa Hawkeyes to the national championship game in 2023, drawing a record 9.9 million viewers, surpassing the men’s final that year.
- Her senior season saw unprecedented success, with Iowa selling out all home games and generating $3.26 million in ticket sales, the highest in women’s college basketball history.
Professional Career:
- Selected first overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA Draft, Clark made an immediate impact in her rookie season.
- She set new league records, including most assists in a season and most three-pointers made by a rookie.
- Clark was named WNBA Rookie of the Year and earned a spot on the All-WNBA First Team.
Off the Court:
- Beyond basketball, Clark has ventured into media, making a cameo on “Saturday Night Live” in April 2024 and serving as an executive producer for the ESPN+ docuseries “Full Court Press,” which followed her and other players during the 2023-24 season.
- In February 2025, she appeared in a Nike commercial during the Super Bowl, marking the company’s first Super Bowl ad since 1998.
Impact on Women’s Basketball:
- Clark’s influence, dubbed the “Caitlin Clark effect,” has significantly boosted attendance and viewership for women’s basketball. Her games have drawn record-breaking crowds, including a WNBA-record 20,711 attendees.
- Her exceptional shooting range and playmaking abilities have drawn comparisons to NBA star Stephen Curry, highlighting her role in transforming the women’s game.
Online Presence:
- Clark maintains an active presence on social media, sharing updates and engaging with fans. She can be found on Instagram and Twitter under the handle @caitlinclark22.