Caitlin Clark, born on January 22, 2002, in Des Moines, Iowa, is a highly regarded American basketball player currently playing for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA.
Known for her exceptional skills on the court, she has made a significant impact on women’s college basketball during her time at the University of Iowa.
Clark’s journey began in her early life, where she excelled in various sports before focusing on basketball.
She also played a pivotal role in leading the U.S. women’s team to a gold medal at the under-19 world championship in 2019.
During her collegiate career at Iowa, Clark became one of the greatest players in NCAA history, breaking numerous records including the all-time scoring record previously held by Pete Maravich.
In 2024, Clark was selected as the first overall pick in the WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever.
Parents
Caitlin’s parents are Brent and Anne Nizzi-Clark, both of whom have been instrumental in shaping her athletic journey.
Her father, Brent, is a former collegiate athlete who played basketball and baseball at Simpson College.
He has been actively involved in Caitlin’s development as a player, coaching her during her early years and fostering her love for the game.
Currently, Brent works as the Executive Vice President at Concentric International. Caitlin’s mother, Anne, has a background in marketing and is the daughter of Bob Nizzi, a former football coach.
Anne now works at CC22 Ventures LLC, which manages Caitlin’s NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals.
Career
Clark has had a remarkable career in basketball, establishing herself as one of the greatest collegiate players in NCAA history.
During her time at the University of Iowa from 2021 to 2024, she achieved numerous accolades that highlight her exceptional talent and contributions to the sport.
Clark became the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, surpassing the previous record held by Kelsey Plum.
She was named a two-time national player of the year and earned unanimous first-team All-American honors during her sophomore season.
In addition, she made history as the first women’s player to lead Division I in both points and assists in a single season.
Throughout her collegiate career, Clark led Iowa to significant successes, including appearances in two NCAA championship games against LSU and South Carolina.
Her performances in the NCAA tournament were particularly noteworthy, where she showcased her scoring ability and playmaking skills.
In her senior year, she set multiple records, including becoming the all-time leader in three-pointers made in NCAA Division I history.
Clark also excelled at the international level, winning three gold medals with the U.S. youth national teams.
After being selected first overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA Draft, Clark continued to shine professionally.
In her rookie season, she won the WNBA Rookie of the Year award and was named to the All-WNBA First Team and WNBA All-Star Game.
She set league records for assists and broke the rookie scoring record while becoming the first rookie to achieve a triple-double in WNBA history.
