Sports World Congratulates Caitlin Clark on Legendary College Career

Karl Rasmussen | Apr 7, 2024

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark reacts after making a shot during the National Championship against South Carolina / Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Caitlin Clark's historic college basketball career concluded Sunday with Iowa's 87–75 defeat against South Carolina in the women’s NCAA championship. Despite coming up short of a title victory, Clark was shown love from all corners of the sports world after the game as fans and fellow athletes celebrated her career.

The 22-year-old captivated the nation with sensational performances throughout her career, helping to grow women's college basketball and put a spotlight on the sport. Her legendary four-year run with the Hawkeyes didn't culminate in a ring, but she set a new standard for greatness in the sport and shattered various records in the process.

After South Carolina coach Dawn Staley set the tone with a heartfelt message for Clark in her postgame interview in which she thanked her for lifting up the sport of women's basketball, the sports world followed suit, voicing their appreciation for Clark's dominant career across social media.

What a season @IowaWBB and what a career @CaitlinClark22. We undoubtedly watched one of the all time best college careers….ring or not. Thank you for helping elevate our sport with your play, your poise, and of course your logo 3’s! I can’t wait to watch you at the next level!

— Sue Bird (@S10Bird) April 7, 2024

Caitlin Clark’s extraordinary play this season has been the catalyst for growing women’s basketball, with record-breaking viewership throughout the tournament. She deserves her flowers and I want to congratulate her on an incredible collegiate career! 💐💐💐 @CaitlinClark22

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 7, 2024

Caitlin Clark ⭐️ Thank you for raising all of our awareness even more this season. Us fans can’t wait to follow your pro career 🫡

— DWade (@DwyaneWade) April 7, 2024

Incredible career by @CaitlinClark22 . Literally uncharted territory and excited to see her continue in the W!!

— Breanna Stewart (@breannastewart) April 7, 2024

Congratulations to Caitlin Clark on a truly brilliant career that will be remembered forever. Just exceptional. Her college career is over, but it feels like so much is just beginning for her.

— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) April 7, 2024

🐐 @CaitlinClark22. Great job to you and the team! https://t.co/npq6byPaPa

— Carli Lloyd (@CarliLloyd) April 7, 2024

If you don’t rock with Caitlin Clark game you’re just a FLAT OUT HATER!!!!! Stay far away from them people!! PLEASE

— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 7, 2024

What an amazing career @CaitlinClark22!! So much done for women’s basketball! Much love. Thankful you were a Hawk!! 🐥

— TJ Hockenson (@TheeHOCK8) April 7, 2024

Heavy is the head that wears the 👑 what a season, what a career. Congrats CC 🤞🏾🐐 @CaitlinClark22 https://t.co/svREmJrSde

— Tristan Wirfs (@TristanWirfs78) April 7, 2024