Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball's Caitlin Clark jersey retirement vs. USC will have a star-studded batch of high school recruits on hand.

Not too long ago the state of Iowa and its loyal fans were on the rollercoaster ride of a lifetime. A generational athlete performing at levels never seen before in their backyard, taking her program and an entire sport to new heights.

Clark is excited for what will be a special night, but expecting to really feel the emotions hit once she actually makes her return. Clark is just the third Iowa women's basketbal

Clark shattered numerous school records. Her most notable achievement came in her final season during a game against Ohio State. The sharpshooting guard scored 35 points and surpassed Pete Maravich's 54-year-old record, becoming the NCAA's all-time scoring leader.

Caitlin Clark turns 23 years old today! Celebrate her birthday by looking back at the top-23 moments of her Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball career.

Despite the fanfare surrounding its daunting matchup against No. 4 USC on Sunday, the Iowa women's basketball team needs to be focused winning today according to assistant coach Randi Henderson.

The WNBA superstar was in the house for the Chiefs' divisional round win over the Texans earlier this postseason.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark revealed she wants to reunite with one of her former Iowa Hawkeyes teammates at some point in the future.

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While Caitlin Clark and the WNBA feed off one another and take women’s basketball to another level, the trickle-down effect of the sport is not good. Six schools in Iowa this winter did not field a varsity team,

Now, as WNBA free agency begins, the Fever have another big offseason decision to make as All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell's contract expired after the season. Indiana has extended a core qualifying offer to Mitchell, giving it exclusive negotiating rights with the star.

Caitlin Clark is already one of the faces of the WNBA at 23 years old, and she will soon have a signature Nike shoe and logo to match the fanfare