Emergency news: it is so unfortunate to learn that Hanah Stulke has officially announced her resignation.
On Wednesday, Caitlin Clark had her last opportunity to bid Iowa supporters farewell, and naturally, a sizable audience was present.
Along with her teammates, Clark became the all-time leading scorer in major college basketball this season and was named the unanimous national player of the year. The celebration took place at Iowa’s home arena to honor the Hawkeyes’ second consecutive national runner-up finish in the NCAA Tournament.
“I think you guys have inspired me just as much as I have inspired you,” Clark remarked to the roughly 8,000 spectators at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa. And you made it possible for me to fulfill my dream every single day; I’m incredibly grateful for that. I will always consider this area to be home because it has been so unique.”
When Iowa sports director Beth Goetz revealed that Clark’s No. 22 jersey will be retired, it was the third number retired in program history, and he was met with a standing ovation.
Goetz told Clark, “I think they like you,” following the news.
“It’s super incredible, something I’m very thankful for,” Clark stated. “Be it Kathleen Doyle or Sam Logic, there have been many excellent 22s who have performed for this program before me. That figure is significant in ways that go far beyond me. It will be a memorable day when it occurs, and I sincerely appreciate it.”
Lisa Bluder, the coach of Iowa, described the Hawkeyes’ consecutive runs to the national title game as “special.”
“This year’s was also special because nobody thought we could do it,” she stated. “Nobody thought we could repeat what we did last year, except these women up here.”
