American · West Des Moines, Iowa · Born 22 January 2002American basketball player who became NCAA's all-time leading scorer and transformed women's basketball popularity with exceptional shooting range.
Caitlin Elizabeth Clark was born in West Des Moines, Iowa in 2002. She played college basketball at the University of Iowa under coach Lisa Bluder. She became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I basketball history — men's or women's — surpassing Pete Maravich's record with 3,951 points. Her college games drew television audiences previously unseen for women's basketball — her final college season regularly drew more viewers than NBA games. She won the WNBA Rookie of the Year award in 2024 with the Indiana Fever, averaging 19.2 points, 8.4 assists and 5.7 rebounds. The WNBA's television ratings increased by over 300% in her debut season. She won the Olympic gold medal with Team USA at Paris 2024 — despite a controversial initial selection debate. Her combination of deep three-point shooting, exceptional court vision and the competitive fire she demonstrates in pressure moments has made her the most commercially valuable women's basketball player in the sport's history. Her rivalry with Angel Reese — generating the most discussed individual sports narrative of 2024 — has elevated women's basketball to unprecedented mainstream relevance.
Long-range shooting and breaking NCAA scoring records
How They Played
Dynamic point guard with exceptional court vision and deep three-point range
Lasting Impact
Transformed women's basketball popularity and set new viewership standards
Career Honours
- NCAA all-time scoring record (3,951 pts)
- WNBA Rookie of Year (2024)
- WNBA All-Star (2024)
- Olympic Gold (Paris 2024)
| Club | Period | Apps | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Fever | 2024–present | 40 | #22 |
American Athletes