Caitlin Clark may be gearing up for her second WNBA season with the Indiana Fever, but her heart remains firmly rooted in Iowa. The former Hawkeye star has been making regular visits back to her college stomping grounds, proving that her connection with Iowa is unbreakable.
Back in Iowa: Clark’s “Scary Hours” Grind
Iowa assistant coach Raina Harmon recently shared a photo of Clark putting in work alongside staff member Tanis Davis, with the caption, “Pulled up on my dawg and she was WORKING! Them scary hours gon have ‘em like 😱.” Clark reposted the image on her Instagram story with just one word: “family.”
It’s clear that Clark isn’t just in town for nostalgia. She’s catching up with old teammates, making appearances, and most importantly, staying sharp for Year 2 in the WNBA. Her commitment to Iowa is as strong as ever, and she’s balancing that while preparing for the next phase of her career.
Courtside at the Big Ten Tournament
Before hitting the gym, Clark spent three straight days courtside at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, cheering on Iowa during the Big Ten Tournament. She was all in—shouting at refs, celebrating big plays, and even calling out bad calls. At one point, cameras caught her slapping at a ref and yelling, “That’s a bad call!” Classic CC.
Unfortunately, Iowa fell short of another Big Ten title, but Clark still made an impact, lifting spirits and proving that she’ll always be a Hawkeye at heart.
Year 2: Stronger, Sharper, Ready to Dominate
While her love for Iowa is undeniable, Clark is fully focused on taking her game to the next level. Fever head coach Stephanie White recently revealed that Clark has been putting in serious work in the weight room, adding strength and improving her physicality.
“She is stronger, first and foremost,” White said. “She’s done a great job of getting in the weight room and focusing on her strength, in terms of low center of gravity, time under tension, all of those things.”
Photographer Bri Lewerke captured the results in a courtside photo, captioning it, “Well someone’s been in the weight room 👀😮💨.” And it’s clear—Clark is visibly stronger, looking ready to handle the physicality of the WNBA.
Can Clark’s Iowa Roots Fuel Her WNBA Success?
Despite taking hits in her rookie season, Clark still put up impressive numbers—19.2 points, 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game—earning Rookie of the Year honors. Now, with added strength and experience, she’s poised for an even bigger sophomore season.
With Clark improving and the Fever’s championship odds rising, the question remains: Can her deep ties to Iowa help fuel her to dominate the WNBA in Year2? Let’s hear your take.