Caitlin Clark’s AMAZING JOURNEY
Caitlin Clark can cross another item off her bucket list. On April 15, the college basketball superstar, 22, was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever. “This is a dream. This is something I wrote down on a piece of paper when I was in, like, second grade,” she said.
“Get a basketball scholarship. Play in the WNBA. This is something I’ve always wanted to do.” Millions tuned in to watch Iowa take on South Carolina in the NCAA women’s basketball championship game because of Caitlin, and although the Hawkeyes lost, she scored herself a spot in college basketball history as the NCAA’S all-time leading scorer. Her story — its up and downs — has inspired future generations, too. “I think, you know, understanding how big of an impact that can have on a young girl’s life is super important,” says Caitlin. “So, I always try to make as much time as I can for them. And just to see them scream your name or have your jersey on — that’s something that never gets old.” Not anytime soon, at least. Fanatics has already sold out of Caitlin’s Indiana Fever jersey, and the team saw an uptick in season-ticket sales. “I’m just very lucky to be in this moment,” she said. “All these opportunities and these things, they’re once in a lifetime.”