Caitlin Clark’s homecoming had a little bit of everything. A return to the locker room, court and atmosphere where she did historic things on a nightly basis.
College basketball’s all-time leading scorer took the floor at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Sunday as a member of the Indiana Fever. Many of her former teammates, coaches, and family members court side for the show.
“I think it’s hard to put into words exactly what it means to me,” Clark said. “It’s almost overwhelming to a point, I’m very thankful to be able to come back to a place that continues to support me and see old friends that are having a great time getting to watch me do my thing.”
“Even though it was just dinner last night, it was just fun to come back here and feel like you’re in college again in a way. It was a little weird going in the locker room, and something about this gym just makes me play well.”
-
IOWA CITY, IOWA- MAY 4: Guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever goes to the basket during the first half against guard Ayla McDowell #5 of the Brazil National Team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) -
IOWA CITY, IOWA- MAY 4: Guard Lexie Hull #10, guard Caitlin Clark #22 and guard Sophie Cunningham #8 of the Indiana Fever sit on the bench during the second half against the Brazil National Team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) -
IOWA CITY, IOWA- MAY 4: Guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever goes to the basket during the first half against guard Tania Mayara de Paixao #8of the Brazil National Team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) -
IOWA CITY, IOWA- MAY 4: Guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever hugs forward Licinara Rodrigues Bispo #14 of the Brazil National Team following their match-up at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) -
IOWA CITY, IOWA- MAY 4: Fans wait for guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever interacts with fans after the match-up against the Brazil National Team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) -
IOWA CITY, IOWA- MAY 4: Guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever goes to the basket during the first half against forward Vitoria Maria Domingos Marcelino #22 of the Brazil National Team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) -
IOWA CITY, IOWA- MAY 4: Guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever talks with ESPN personality Holly Rowe after the match-up against the Brazil National Team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) -
IOWA CITY, IOWA- MAY 4: Guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever goes to the basket during the first half against guard Catarina Helena Ferreira de Oliveira #30 of the Brazil National Team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) -
IOWA CITY, IOWA- MAY 4: Guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever interacts with fans after the match-up against the Brazil National Team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) -
IOWA CITY, IOWA- MAY 4: Guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever goes to the basket during the first half against forward Taissa Nascimento Queiroz #55 of the Brazil National Team, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) -
IOWA CITY, IOWA- MAY 4: Guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever goes to the basket during the first half against guard Carina Dos Santos Martins #17 of the Brazil National Team, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) -
IOWA CITY, IOWA- MAY 4: Guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever celebrates with fans after a deep three-point basket during the second half against the Brazil National Team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) -
IOWA CITY, IOWA- MAY 4: Guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever celebrates with fans after a deep three-point basket during the second half against the Brazil National Team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
“But a lot of gratitude, and thankfully I can share it with my family too. A lot of them were here, my grandparents were here, they don’t get to come to many either. These are the moments you just want to stay in forever, so I’m certain I’ll be looking back at a lot of pictures from today.”
Leave a Reply