No Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball player will wear Caitlin Clark’s number 22 again.
The number will be retired at a ceremony Feb. 2 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the Iowa athletic department announced Wednesday.
Clark finished her collegiate career last season as the all-time leading scorer for men and women in NCAA Division 1 history and is widely regarded as a transformational figure in the women’s game. Her flair for the game and long-range three-point shooting spawned a legion of fans who wore her No. 22 jersey at home and away games.
“I am forever proud to be a Hawkeye and Iowa holds a special place in my heart that is bigger than just basketball,” Clark said. “It means the world to me to receive this honor and celebrate it with my family, friends and alumni. It will be a great feeling to look up and see my jersey next to those I have admired for so long.”
Clark, who was the No. 1 overall draft pick by the Indiana Fever last spring and was the WNBA Rookie of the Year, will be on hand for a number retirement ceremony during the Hawkeyes’ game against Southern California.
“Caitlin Clark has not only redefined excellence on the field, but she has also inspired countless young athletes to pursue their dreams with passion and determination,” said Iowa Athletic Director Beth Goetz.
“Her outstanding accomplishments have left an indelible mark on the University of Iowa and the world of women’s basketball. Retiring her number is a testament to her outstanding contributions and a celebration of her legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. Hawkeye fans are eager to say thank you for so many incredible moments.”
In a 17-day span from Feb. 15 to March 3, Clark broke Kelsey Plum’s record to become the NCAA Division I women’s all-time scoring leader, surpassing AIAW star Lynette Woodard for the major college record and LSU’s Pete Maravich -a for most career points in Division 1 history for men and women.
Clark led the Hawkeyes to the NCAA Championship game in her final two years and is the only player in Division I men’s or women’s basketball history to lead her conference in scoring and assists in four consecutive seasons.







