Caitlin Clark’s jersey number to be retired by Iowa.

The Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team announced they will stop wearing Caitlin Clark’s jersey on Feb. 2.

Clark’s number, No. 22, which she wore for the Indiana Fever, hangs in the rafters at Carver-Hawkeye Arena following a ceremony honoring the program’s most accomplished players.

Clark is expected to attend. And this event will be broadcast on FOX.

“I will forever be proud to be a Hawkeye. And Iowa holds a special place in my heart bigger than basketball,” Clark said. in the announcement

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“It means the world to me to receive this honor and to celebrate with family, friends and alumni. It will be a wonderful feeling to look up to the rafters and see my jersey alongside all that. that I have admired for a long time”

Guard Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes signs autographs after the game against the Minnesota Gophers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Dec. on September 30, 2023 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Picture Matthew Holst/Getty)

In four seasons at Iowa Clark broke the NCAA’s all-time scoring record among both men’s and women’s players. Leading the team to the NCAA championship game twice, he was also the consensus national player of the year as a junior and senior.

Iowa State athletic director Beth Goetz and notable alumni Henry and Patricia Tippi praised Clark’s contributions in a joint statement.

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Guard Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes signs autographs for fans. As she leaves the field after a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 3, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Picture Matthew Holst/Getty)

“Caitlin Clark is not only redefining excellence on the field. But it has also inspired countless young athletes to pursue their dreams with passion and determination,” the statement said.

“Her incredible achievements have left an indelible mark on the University of Iowa and the world of women’s basketball. Her retirement from her position is a testament to her extraordinary contributions and a celebration of her legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. Hawkeye’s fans are eager to Saying thank you for so many amazing moments.”

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Caitlin Clark from Indiana Fever poses for a photo with Lin Dunn and Christie Sides during the launch press conference on April 17, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Clark was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s WNBA Draft by the Fever following her career at Iowa State.

As a WNBA rookie in 2024, Clark set records for most rookie points and 3-pointers in league history. while also becoming the first rookie to record a triple-double, a feat she accomplished twice. Her 337 assists were not only a rookie’s. But it’s also the most assists of any player in a single season.

Clark’s jersey retirement will come just two months after Time magazine named her its Athlete of the Year. This decision brought acclaim. But there has also been criticism from some, including Washington Mystics owner Sheila Johnson, who recently wondered in an interview with CNN why Clark was chosen for the honor and not the entire WNBA, Johnson suggested. that it is related to Clark’s race

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