For months, speculation ran amok regarding Caitlin Clark’s future. The Iowa guard had the option to waive and stay another year with the Iowa Hawkeyes because of COVID-19.
But on Thursday, Clark announced her decision, opting to go pro.
“While this season is far from over and we have a lot more goals to achieve, it will be my last one at Iowa,” Clark posted on Instagram. “I am excited to be entering the 2024 WNBA Draft.
“It is impossible to fully express my gratitude to everyone who has supported me during my time at Iowa – my teammates, who made the last four years the best; my coaches, trainers, and staff who always let me be me;
Hawkeye fans who filled Carver every night; and everyone who came out to support us across the country, especially the young kids.”
As soon as she posted her decision, fellow Iowa Hawkeyes players, college players from other sports and other professional sports persons conveyed their congratulations to Caitlin Clark.
Players and sportspersons react to Caitlin Clark
TCU guard Haley Cavinder commented, “best to ever do it!”
Another potential draft prospect, Stanford Cardinal forward Cameron Brink, expressed her love for Caitlin Clark with a simple three hearts.
“❤❤❤”
Clark’s Hawkeyes teammates, Gabbie Marshall, Jada Gyamfi and Taylor McCabe, also expressed their admiration for their senior sharing:
“Forever and always proud of you ❤️”
“I love you so much, so proud of you 🤍🤍🤍”
“Proud of you🤍🤍”
Indiana Hoosiers guard Sydney Parrish is all excited for Clark as she commented:
“Excited for you💛”
Iowa Hawkeyes women’s wrestling coach Clarissa Chun highlighted Caitlin Clark’s impact on basketball as she commented:
“Thank you, you’re a game changer, a world changer, and an inspiration. Keep doing CC things!”
Professional golfer Rose Zhang also joined in:
“way too excited 😍”
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Patrick McCaffery called Caitlin Clark his twin:
“type shi twin.”
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Deacon Hill predicted Clark’s future in the WNBA.
“🐐of the WNBA 🔜”
Freestyle and former folkstyle wrestler Spencer Lee relayed his congratulations:
“Congrats 🐐”
With Caitlin Clark’s decision regarding the WNBA draft confirmed, fans are now curious to see who she will finally play for. According to ESPN’s projections, Clark is a No. 1 pick with her potential home being the Indiana Fever.
Also Read: 2024 WNBA draft order: Complete list of teams with round-wise picks
Where do you wish for Cailitn Clark to play? Let us know your favorites in the comment section below.
News
Taylor Swift sings two diss tracks on nemesis Scooter Braun’s birthday… one day after he announced his retirement from music management
Taylor Swift fans are convinced she shaded her longtime nemesis, Scooter Braun, during her latest surprise acoustic song set on The Eras Tour on Tuesday night. While performing at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, the singer, 34, performed a mashup of her two…
11 Strict Rules That Elon Musk Allegedly Makes His Girlfriends & Wives Follow
The last one is just downright odd. Kathy Hutchins / Sky Cinema / Shutterstock.com Among billionaires, Elon Musk is perhaps one of the most eccentric and well-known around the world. His merry band of supporters that worship his every move and defend…
Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s Tortured Relationship
Prince Charles and Diana’s engagement, turbulent marriage, and subsequent divorce captivated the world. Diana and Prince Charles in 1981. KYPROS/GETTY IMAGES. The story of Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales, is not that of star-crossed lovers. Continuously recounted in film, television, tell-all books,…
Kate Middleton photo controversy: New details show when the photo was edited
Kate issued an apology after news agencies retracted a royal family photo. Princess Kate apologizes amid family photo controversy ABC’s James Longman is at Buckingham Palace with the latest on the royal family. As the photo controversy around Kate Middleton continues to grow, new…
Is Kate and William’s relationship healthy? Body language expert weighs in
Expert reveals intimate moment between Kate and Wills The Prince and Princess of Wales at the Trooping the Color event.LAPRESSE Body language expert Judi James has offered her insights into the dynamic between Kate and Wills, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge,…
Princess Diana conspiracy theories: Eight reasons people believe the crash in Paris wasn’t all it seems
More than 20 years on, conspiracy theories continue to rage – despite almost all of them being proven decisively wrong SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy On…
End of content
No more pages to load