Caitlin Clark’s much-awaited return to the University of Iowa’s campus was celebrated by a lot of people who supported her from the beginning and saw her become one of the biggest phenoms the college basketball world has seen.
The Indiana Fever star returned to Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, a little over a year since she last played there during her senior season. It was a preseason game, but fans gathered in the arena and at home to watch the former No. 1 overall pick go against the Brazilian national team.
Jan Jensen, a former Clark coach, was among those excited to see their wonder girl back home. Jensen didn’t hide her excitement to see her former player become a true professional and thrive at the highest level.
Jan Jensen reacts to Caitlin Clark’s return
She took to Instagram to share a photo of one side of the empty arena with a message hyping up Clark’s imminent return. “Almost timeeee….@caitlinclark22 back in Carver with her @indianafever team!” Jansen wrote.
Caitlin Clark of Indiana Fever
She doubled down on those comments and added another story, this time showing Clark making her way to the arena: “She’s backkkk!” Jensen wrote.
This isn’t the first time Caitlin Clark has returned to Iowa City. She was present during the Hawkeyes’ preparations for the 2024-25 season, spending time with former teammates Kate Martin and Gabbie Marshall.
Revisiting Caitlin Clark’s tenure with the Iowa Hawkeyes
Caitlin Clark joined the Iowa Hawkeyes ahead of the 2020-21 NCAA season. When former head coach Lisa Bluder thought she was on her way to Notre Dame, Clark’s AAU coach revealed that the player was having second thoughts about joining the Fighting Irish.
Bluder didn’t think twice and offered Clark a spot on her team, which ended up being a terrific decision. Coming from Dowling Catholic High School, Clark became an absolute legend in Iowa.
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She was a two-time AP Player of the Year, four-time AP All-American, two-time Wooden Award winner, two-time Naismith Award winner and more. Clark finished his Iowa stint averaging 28.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 1.5 steals per game, shooting 46.2% from the field, 37.7% from beyond the arc and 85.8% from the free-throw line.
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