WHAT AN INCREDIBLE DAY TODAY HERE IN IOWA CITY. THE WOMEN KNOCK OFF THE NUMBER FOUR TEAM IN THE COUNTRY IN FRONT OF A SOLD OUT CROWD HERE AT CARVER-HAWKEYE ARENA. A FITTING SCENE FOR THE GOATS NUMBER TO RISE UP INTO THE RAFTERS. FOR TIME. FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICAN. THERE’S NO HIGHER HONOR IN SPORTS THAN THIS. TWO TIME WINNING TROPHY WINNER CAITLIN CLARK’S JERSEY RETIRED IN FRONT OF A SOLD OUT CARVER-HAWKEYE ARENA ON SUNDAY. I KNOW MY NUMBER IS UP THERE, BUT IT WOULDN’T BE IF IT WASN’T FOR ALL OF YOU. SO THE ONES THAT WERE MEANT TO BE. THOUSANDS OF HAWKEYE FANS PACKED THE STANDS TO GIVE A FINAL SALUTE TO THE BEST THERE’S EVER BEEN, BECAUSE SHE’S THE ALL TIME LEADING SCORER IN COLLEGE BASKETBALL. JUST BEING ABLE TO WATCH THIS IS REALLY EXCITING. IT’S CAITLIN CLARK’S DAY. IT’S MORE THAN JUST WINS AND LOSSES. CLARK CHANGED THE PROGRAM AND GREW THE GAME. THE WINNING CAME BECAUSE OF THE GREAT CULTURE THAT WE HAD. AND FOR ME, I HOPE THAT’S THE THING THAT ALWAYS STAYS INTACT. EVERY DEEP THREE IN FULL COURT ASSIST. JUST GRAVY. FOR CELEBRITIES WHO FLOCKED TO IOWA TO WITNESS THE GREATNESS. TEN YEARS AGO, THERE WERE NOT THIS MANY PEOPLE HERE. THAT’S THE FIRST THING. A COUPLE YEARS AGO, SHE GAVE HER SHOES TO ONE OF MY FRIENDS. LIKE WE CAME FOR MY BIRTHDAY. AND I FEEL LIKE IT’S JUST REALLY COOL. LIKE KNOWING THAT WE HAVE THAT MOMENT, YOU KNOW, YOU’RE A BIG DEAL WHEN FANS ARE LINING UP TO TAKE A PICTURE WITH YOUR CARDBOARD CUTOUT. WHEN SHE WAS RECRUITED, EVERYONE KNEW SOMETHING BIG WAS ON THE HORIZON, BUT NO ONE KNEW HOW HIGH CLARKE WOULD MAKE THE HAWKS FLY. HAVING YOUNG GIRLS EXCITED SHE’S PLAYING BASKETBALL, AND ALL THE GIRLS THAT ARE LIKE SHOOTING, LIKE CAITLIN CLARK. I’M A TEACHER, AND AT RECESS, BOYS ARE SHOOTING LIKE, LOOK, I’M LIKE CAITLIN. EVERYONE KNOWS THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER CAITLIN. CLARK. AND NOW THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER 22. I HEARD IT FROM A LOT OF FOLKS THAT TODAY FEELS LIKE THE TURNING OF THE PAGE, OR THE END OF AN ERA. AND I THINK IF TODAY’S GAME IS ANY EVIDENCE OF WHAT’S TO COME IN THE NEXT CHAPTER OF THE IOWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PROGRAM, I THINK THEY’RE IN PRETTY GOOD HANDS. IN IOWA CITY, BEA
There's something about Caitlin: Hawkeyes fans share love, memories of Caitlin Clark after jersey retirement
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Updated: 6:07 PM CST Feb 2, 2025
Caitlin Clark's jersey was retired in a bitter-sweet ceremony at the Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. The event drew thousands of Hawkeyes fans who filled the stands to honor Clark, the all-time leading scorer in college basketball. Her jersey retirement was celebrated with cheers and applause as fans acknowledged her significant impact on the program and the sport.During the ceremony, Clark expressed her gratitude, saying, "I know my jersey is up there, but it wouldn't be if it wasn't for all of you." Her words resonated with the crowd, highlighting the community and culture that contributed to her success. The event was more than just a celebration of her achievements; it was a testament to how she transformed the program and inspired a new generation of athletes.Fans shared personal stories of Clark's influence: "Ten years ago, there were not this many people here. That's the first thing," said Shelley Asher of Iowa City, who has held season tickets for a decade."A couple of years ago, she gave her shoes to one of my friends, and we came for my birthday, and I feel like it's just been really cool we have that moment," said McKenna France of Fort Madison."And just having young girls excited, she's playing basketball and all the girls who are like, 'Shoot it like Caitlin Clark.' I'm a teacher, and at recess, boys are shooting like, 'Look, I'm like Caitlin.'" said Leanna Houston of Grimes.As Clark's jersey was raised to the rafters, it symbolized the end of an era and the beginning of a promising future for women's basketball. There is no doubt that her legacy will continue to inspire, ensuring that her impact on the game endures for years to come.Clark will return to Carver in May with her WNBA team. The University of Iowa announced Thursday that Clark and the Indiana Fever will play the Brazilian National Team in a preseason game Sunday, May 4. Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. Tickets will be made available at a later date.» Subscribe to vlog's YouTube page» Download the free vlog app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google PlayIowa retires Caitlin Clark's No. 22 jersey: WATCH: Full Caitlin Clark press conference ahead of No. 22 jersey retirement at Iowa Iowa basketball: Hawkeyes stun No. 4 USC 76-69 ahead of Caitlin Clark jersey retirement Forever 22: Photos, videos from Caitlin Clark's jersey retirement ceremony Iowa honors Caitlin Clark by retiring her number and hanging it in the rafters
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark's jersey was retired in a bitter-sweet ceremony at the Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. The event drew thousands of Hawkeyes fans who filled the stands to honor Clark, the all-time leading scorer in college basketball. Her jersey retirement was celebrated with cheers and applause as fans acknowledged her significant impact on the program and the sport.
During the ceremony, Clark expressed her gratitude, saying, "I know my jersey is up there, but it wouldn't be if it wasn't for all of you." Her words resonated with the crowd, highlighting the community and culture that contributed to her success. The event was more than just a celebration of her achievements; it was a testament to how she transformed the program and inspired a new generation of athletes.
Fans shared personal stories of Clark's influence:
"Ten years ago, there were not this many people here. That's the first thing," said Shelley Asher of Iowa City, who has held season tickets for a decade.
"A couple of years ago, she gave her shoes to one of my friends, and we came for my birthday, and I feel like it's just been really cool we have that moment," said McKenna France of Fort Madison.
"And just having young girls excited, she's playing basketball and all the girls who are like, 'Shoot it like Caitlin Clark.' I'm a teacher, and at recess, boys are shooting like, 'Look, I'm like Caitlin.'" said Leanna Houston of Grimes.
As Clark's jersey was raised to the rafters, it symbolized the end of an era and the beginning of a promising future for women's basketball. There is no doubt that her legacy will continue to inspire, ensuring that her impact on the game endures for years to come.
Clark will return to Carver in May with her WNBA team. The University of Iowa announced Thursday that Clark and the Indiana Fever will play the Brazilian National Team in a preseason game Sunday, May 4. Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. Tickets will be made available at a later date.
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