Caitlin Clark ‘ready’ for WNBA chapter after historic college career: ‘This is what I dreamed of’.
In an interview with ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Thursday, Clark spoke about her decision to declare for the WNBA Draft next month – a decision that followed her becoming the all-time leading women’s scorer and, eventually, the NCAA Division I overall career scoring leader.
“I think there’s pros and cons to both sides, and that’s what made the decision so difficult. It was almost a win-win, but at the same time, a lose-lose because I was giving up something,” Clark said in the interview.
“I’m just kind of ready for the next chapter and a new challenge in my life. But I think the reason I decided to announce it when I did was just to have that closure, especially going into Senior Night.”
Closure came at the perfect time for Clark, who scored 35 points during the March 3 game against Ohio State and passed Pete Maravich as the all-time scoring leader.
The game itself broke records, attracting more than 4 million television viewers at its peak and becoming the most-watched women’s regular-season basketball game since 1999.
“This is what I dreamed of,” Clark continued Thursday. “I dreamed of playing in front of these types of crowds in these types of environments.
During every national anthem or every pregame, I just try and take a deep breath and look around and soak in the environment because it seriously never gets old.”
Clark will still have a chance for more glory as the Hawkeyes look to redeem themselves in the NCAA tournament.
Putting that aside, Clark said she’s ready for a new chapter – one that will likely begin with her being selected No. 1 overall.
“I think it’s something I’m ready for, and that’s why I decided to make this move. But also, this is the place … I’ve known all my life, and that was the main reason of coming to the University of Iowa.
I wanted to play for my home state. I wanted to do something that really had never been done before.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
News
ANGEL REESE COULD NEVER BRING OUT A CROWD LIKE CAITLIN CLARK! POPE LIVE @ THE GAME!
ANGEL REESE COULD NEVER BRING OUT A CROWD LIKE CAITLIN CLARK! POPE LIVE @ THE GAME! Watch this video: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese should share ROY award,…
Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend finally breaks silence on his political leanings after being bashed for his decision
Connor McCaffery used to play basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Caitlin Clark has been one of the most talked-about individuals since her college basketball career began to take…
VIDEO: Caitlin Clark Puts The Rest Of The WNBA On Notice With Six-Word Threat After Helping The Fever Clinch A Playoff Spot
Caitlin Clark has let the rest of the WNBA know she isn’t coming to play after helping the Indiana Fever clinch a playoff spot this week. It’s been quite a…
VIDEO: Everyone Noticed The Same Thing About Angel Reese After Watching Mic’d Up Footage Of The Sky Rookie At Practice
Angel Reese has been making waves in the WNBA as one of the most talked-about players who could either talk about the Rookie Of The Year award or be…
Caitlin Clark’s Boyfriend & Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton courtside supporting her | Indiana Fever WNBA
Caitlin Clark’s Boyfriend Gives Tyrese Haliburton Company as Indiana Fever Looks to Worsen LA Sparks Distressing WNBA Season. Ever since the Indiana Fever’s performance surged, several renowned…
End of content
No more pages to load