As Caitlin Clark prepares to bid an emotional farewell to the Iowa Hawkeyes following three remarkable years, she received yet another accolade for her outstanding contributions. After playing her final game for the Hawkeyes in a defeat against South Carolina, who maintained an undefeated streak throughout the season, Clark celebrated winning another award.
To mark the occasion, the 22-year-old, known for her natural appearance on the court, donned a glamorous scarlet red dress and elegant white toe-pointed heels as she accepted the honor with a radiant smile for the cameras. Iowa has announced their decision to retire her No. 22 jersey, underscoring her profound impact on the team. Clark departs as the highest-scoring player in college basketball history and joins a select group as the seventh player to win the Women’s Wooden Award multiple times.
By securing the award for a second time, she joins the esteemed ranks of Seimone Augustus (LSU), Candace Parker (Tennessee), Maya Moore (Connecticut), Brittney Griner (Baylor), Breanna Stewart (Connecticut), and Sabrina Ionescu (Oregon), all of whom were chosen as the No. 1 overall picks in the WNBA draft, a distinction widely expected for Clark in 2024, given her status as one of the favorites for the WNBA MVP title.
Social media images shared by the Hawkeyes’ account depict Clark alongside various celebrities, including a meeting with Jason Sudeikis, the actor renowned for his role as Ted Lasso in the popular soccer series. Clark was presented with her own AFC Richmond jersey, bearing her name and number on the back.
Renowned for her exemplary performances, the three-time unanimous first-team All-American has achieved a remarkable milestone as the first Division-I player to surpass 3,800 points, 1,000 assists, and 950 rebounds. Additionally, she holds the Division-I all-time scoring record, the single-season scoring record, and the single-season 3-pointer record.
Building on her previous Wooden Award win, Clark elevated her game further this year, leading the nation in points per game (31.6), assists (8.9), and 3-pointers (5.2), while maintaining a 37.8% shooting accuracy from beyond the arc and contributing 7.4 rebounds per game.
