It’s been five years since Caitlin Clark, now Indiana Fever’s rising WNBA superstar, made her commitment to the University of Iowa. And while most of us would mark such a momentous occasion with something serious (like a trophy, or maybe a speech), Iowa assistant coach Abby Emmert Stamp chose to celebrate with—wait for it—an egg joke.
In a nostalgic post on X (yes, formerly Twitter, still weird, right?), Emmert Stamp reflected on that monumental day for the Hawkeyes when the team secured the commitment of a basketball phenom from Dowling Catholic High School in Des Moines. But instead of waxing poetic about the significance of landing Clark, she had other priorities on her mind:
“Just remembering how amazing my morning was five years ago to the day. And no, @CaitlinClark22, it wasn’t because the egg I cracked for my breakfast had two yolks!!!”
Ah yes, the true marker of success in any recruiter’s life—an egg with double yolks. Because nothing says “securing the future face of women’s basketball” like a minor kitchen miracle. Naturally, Caitlin, never one to miss out on the fun, fired back with her trademark humor:
“solid day five years ago. Feels like yesterday tho.”
Who knew that the key to building a dynasty started with a breakfast quirk?
Caitlin Clark’s Legacy at Iowa: Cracking All the Records
While Emmert Stamp may remember the egg, fans will remember Clark’s earth-shattering dominance on the court. During her time at Iowa, Clark didn’t just break records—she scrambled them and served them on a platter. She finished her collegiate career as the all-time scoring leader in NCAA Division I basketball, men or women, with 3,951 points, smashing “Pistol” Pete Maravich’s long-standing record of 3,667.
That’s right, folks—Clark didn’t just beat a record, she made basketball history, and all before she even hit the pro leagues.
Her last two years with the Hawkeyes were nothing short of cinematic. Clark led Iowa to consecutive national championship games, dragging the team to heights they hadn’t seen before. Even though the Hawkeyes came up short, falling to juggernauts LSU and South Carolina, Clark’s stock rose higher than a perfectly flipped pancake.
From Hawkeyes to Fever: Caitlin Clark’s Sizzling WNBA Debut
Fast forward to 2024, and Clark’s story has only gotten juicier. After declaring for the WNBA draft and being selected No. 1 overall by the Indiana Fever, she had a rookie season that lived up to all the hype (and then some). Averaging a cool 19.2 points, 8.4 assists (league-high), 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game, she didn’t just dip her toes into the WNBA waters—she cannonballed right in.
Oh, and she casually helped the Fever make the playoffs for the first time in eight years while scooping up the Rookie of the Year trophy. No big deal, right?
Her arrival has sparked a wave of excitement around the WNBA, drawing in fans who had been on the fence about the league and proving that star power can really make a difference (take notes, NBA).
Iowa’s Post-Clark Era: Can They Keep Cooking?
Back in Iowa, the Caitlin Clark-sized hole in the lineup is something of a massive black hole. Jan Jensen, who took over the head coaching duties after Lisa Bluder’s retirement, acknowledged the challenge of filling the void left by Clark, as well as veterans like Kate Martin. But don’t think she’s losing sleep over it.
“I think everybody wants to be the New York Yankees, right? It was kind of fun to be that the last couple of years… But it’s also fun to be the underdog. I think a lot of America cheers typically for the underdog,” said Jensen, clearly ready to embrace the role of scrappy underdog (maybe with a few eggs cracked along the way).
For now, Iowa is managing just fine without their do-it-all superstar. They’ve started the season 2-0, led by senior guard Lucy Olsen, who has done her best to steady the ship in the post-Clark era. But let’s be real—those are some mighty big sneakers to fill.
The Real Lesson Here: Double-Yolk Eggs and Dominance
So, what’s the takeaway from all of this? Well, it’s clear: sometimes, the stars align in the basketball world, and when they do, it might just come in the form of a two-yolk egg. And when that happens, you secure a Caitlin Clark, rewrite history, and watch as she ignites an entire league.
In other words, always crack your eggs carefully, folks—you never know what you might get.
