The Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team announced it will retire Caitlin Clark’s jersey on Feb. 2.
Clark’s No. 22, which he wore for the Indiana Fever, will hang in Carver-Hawkeye Arena after a ceremony honoring the program’s greatest player.
Clark is expected to attend, and the event will be broadcast on FOX.
“I have always been proud to be a Hawkeye, and Iowa has a special place in my heart that is bigger than basketball,” Clark said in the announcement.
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“It means the world to me to accept this honor and celebrate it with my family, friends and my students. It will be great when I look up and see my jersey with those I have loved for a long time.”
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark signs autographs after the game against the Minnesota Gophers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Dec. 30, 2023, Iowa City, Iowa. (Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
In four seasons at Iowa, Clark broke the NCAA all-time scoring record among men’s and women’s players, leading the team to the NCAA championship game twice. He was also the consensus National Player of the Year as a junior and senior.
Iowa athletic director Beth Goetz and distinguished alumni Henry and Patricia Tippie praised Clark’s contributions in a joint statement.
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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark signs autographs for fans as she leaves the court after a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 3, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
“Caitlin Clark not only redefined performance on the field but also inspired countless young athletes to pursue their dreams with determination and determination,” the statement said.
“Her incredible accomplishments have left an indelible mark on the University of Iowa and the world of women’s basketball. Retiring her number is a testament to her incredible contribution and a celebration of her legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. Hawkeye fans are eager to say thank you for so many wonderful moments.”
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Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark poses for a photo with Lin Dunn and Christie Sides during her introductory press conference on April 17, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)
Clark was selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft by the Fever after her Iowa career.
As a WNBA rookie in 2024, Clark set the records for most points and 3-pointers by a rookie in league history, while also becoming the first rookie to record a triple-double, a feat she accomplished twice. His 337 assists were not only the most by a rookie, they were the most by any player in a single season.
Clark’s jersey retirement will come just two months after Time magazine named him Sportsman of the Year. This decision caused praise, but also criticism from others, including the owner of the Washington Mystics, Sheila Johnson, who recently wondered in a CNN interview why Clark was chosen for the honor and not the entire WNBA. Johnson suggested it had something to do with Clark’s race.
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