Clark’s parents witnessed her collegiate success.

This year, Caitlin Clark made quite the impact in the sports world.

The Iowa Hawkeyes star led her team to the national title game and then went on to become the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft, joining the Indiana Fever. It’s safe to say that she’s been making waves both on and off the court.

But it’s not just Caitlin who’s been in the spotlight. Her parents, Brent and Anne Clark, have been her biggest supporters since day one.

They were there for every pivotal moment in her collegiate career, from the historic upset against South Carolina in the 2023 NCAA Tournament to her record-breaking achievements and three consecutive Big Ten Tournament titles.

Brent, Caitlin’s father, is undoubtedly going to continue cheering her on as she embarks on her professional basketball career.

As the Executive Vice President at Concentric International, an industrial equipment supplier in Des Moines, Iowa, he’s in a position that allows him to closely follow Caitlin’s journey in the WNBA. His extensive experience in the industry speaks volumes about his dedication and work ethic.

 

Despite Caitlin’s impressive basketball career, her parents made sure to provide her with a well-rounded upbringing.

Brent mentioned, “Beyond basketball and soccer, Caitlin at some point during childhood was involved with piano, softball, tennis, track and field and volleyball.” It’s clear that they encouraged her to explore various interests and develop diverse skills.

Brent Clark supports daughter Caitlin’s transition to WNBA

As Caitlin gears up for her WNBA debut, she’s eager to shift her focus back to the game she loves. “That’s what I was most excited for, getting all that other stuff out of the way,” she expressed as WNBA training camp kicked off. Her enthusiasm for returning to the court is palpable, and she’s ready to embrace the challenges and triumphs that come with playing at the professional level.

With the 2024 WNBA regular season just around the corner, Caitlin is poised to make an impact once again, this time on a new stage.

Her journey from college basketball sensation to WNBA rookie is a testament to her hard work and determination. As she sets her sights on this next chapter, there’s no doubt that her family will be right there cheering her on every step of the way.

 

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UCONN’S GENO AURIEMMA EXPLAINS WHY HE DIDN’T RECRUIT CAITLIN CLARK

Just about every college basketball team would be ecstactic to have Caitlin Clark playing for them. 

The Iowa Hawkeyes star is the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer, but predicting that when she was in high school would have been pretty bold.

Three other players were ranked higher than her in her high school class — Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese and Cameron Brink.

Head coach Geno Auriemma of the UConn Huskies speaks with Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes after the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome March 27, 2021, in San Antonio. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Reese and Brink committed to Maryland and Stanford, respectively, and while Clark stayed home to play with the Hawkeyes, UConn landed Bueckers, the top player of the class.

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma said he didn’t recruit Clark, and he had his reasons.

“I committed to Paige Bueckers very, very early, and it would have been silly for me to say to Paige, ‘Hey listen, we’re going to put you in the backcourt, and then I’m going to try really hard to recruit Caitlin Clark.’ I don’t do it that way,” Auriemma said earlier this week, via CT Insider.

Hindsight is 20/20.

Bueckers missed a season with a torn ACL, while Clark’s resume speaks for itself. The two will face each other in the Final Four Friday night.

Despite Clark raving about UConn, saying it’s the “coolest place on earth,” Auriemma made it seem like Clark wasn’t seriously eyeing the Huskies.

Head coach Geno Auriemma of the UConn Huskies reacts during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Climate Pledge Arena on March 25, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

“Caitlin is obviously a tremendous player, a generational player. But if Caitlin really wanted to come to UConn, she would have called me and said, ‘Coach, I really want to come to UConn,’” he said.

“Neither of us lost out. She made the best decision for her, and it’s worked out great. We made the decision we thought we needed to make.

“There are a lot of great players we see coming through high school, thousands of them. You’re only going to recruit some. You’re not going to recruit all of them. Some people do recruit all of them, I don’t. I try to lock in on who fits us,” Auriemma added.

“We try to lock in on them early, and that’s what happened to us and Paige. We felt really, really comfortable with that, and we went with it. Those are decisions that are made every day, every year, by every coach.”

Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes cuts down the net after beating the LSU Tigers 94-87 in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament at MVP Arena April 1, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

The top-seeded Hawkeyes lost the national championship to LSU last year, but they got their revenge in the Elite Eight. UConn, meanwhile, is in its 23rd Final Four and its 15th in the last 16 tournaments and looking for its 13th national title.

The Huskies haven’t won since their fourpeat from 2013 to 2016.