When Caitlin Clark isn’t busy draining 25 straight threes or breaking WNBA records, she’s apparently making birthday dreams come true—because why not? This weekend, Clark, along with her former Iowa Hawkeye teammates, returned to their old stomping grounds to crash a birthday party. But this wasn’t just any party—it was for the daughter of longtime Iowa assistant coach (and current head coach) Jan Jensen. And let’s be real: how many 14-year-olds can say Caitlin Clark showed up at their birthday?
A Reunion to Remember—And Not Just for the Cake
After what must’ve felt like an eternity apart since the end of their 2023-24 NCAA season, the iconic Iowa trio—Clark, Kate Martin, and Gabbie Marshall—reunited like superheroes assembling for one more mission. Only this time, instead of a basketball court, their battlefield was a birthday party. First, they warmed up by making an appearance at a Hawkeyes basketball practice (because, of course, they can’t resist), but the real action started afterward.
What do basketball legends do when they aren’t hooping? Apparently, they braid hair, pose for cake photos, and make a teenager’s birthday the event of the year.
“Party Like a Hawkeye” Has a Whole New Meaning
Forget clowns and magicians—Jensen’s daughter’s birthday featured Caitlin Clark and crew. Multiple photos surfaced on social media showing Clark and her teammates not only being the life of the party but also being absolute birthday royalty. One standout moment? Jensen’s daughter braiding Kate Martin’s hair. Yes, you read that correctly. If you thought Clark sinking a buzzer-beater was a legendary moment, just wait until you see her calmly overseeing a hair-braiding session like it’s a timeout huddle.
And if that wasn’t enough, the group gathered for the pièce de résistance: the cake photo. Every birthday party has a cake, but not every birthday party has Caitlin Clark and her squad posing in front of it. Somewhere in that 14-year-old’s mind, this moment is going to replay like the ultimate highlight reel for years to come.
Missing Monika? Don’t Worry, She Showed Up Fashionably Late
While another fan-favorite, Monika Czinano, wasn’t at the practice earlier in the day, she made it just in time for the birthday party. Because what’s a reunion without the full crew, right? Czinano’s fashionably late arrival ensured that the party had just the right amount of nostalgia and Hawkeye star power to make it truly unforgettable.
More Fun to Come?
As the photos made the rounds on social media, it’s clear this was not just another run-of-the-mill birthday party. The presence of these basketball icons brought a burst of excitement, and if rumors are true, this is just the beginning of the weekend’s festivities. Will there be more legendary moments from this Hawkeye reunion? Probably. Will they also break the internet? Absolutely.
Stay tuned, because if this birthday party is any indication, Caitlin Clark and her former teammates might just be warming up for an even bigger surprise.