Ah, nostalgia! It sneaks up on you when you least expect it, often accompanied by a witty comment or two. Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever’s rookie sensation, found herself on a sentimental rollercoaster this Tuesday. The trigger? A cheeky tweet from her former Iowa assistant coach, Abby Emmert Stamp, marking the five-year anniversary of Clark’s commitment to the University of Iowa.
Emmert Stamp’s post on X (formerly known as Twitter, for those of you living under a rock) read:
“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!!!”
Now, if that isn’t a crack at humor, what is? Clark, never one to miss out on the banter, shot back with:
“🤣🤣🤣🤣 solid day five years ago. Feels like yesterday tho.”
Ah, the internet—where heartfelt nostalgia meets egg-cellent humor.
Breaking Records and Breaking Eggs
Clark’s Iowa tenure was nothing short of legendary. By the time she was done rewriting history, she’d smashed the all-time NCAA Division 1 scoring record with an eye-watering 3,951 points. Move over, “Pistol” Pete Maravich—there’s a new sheriff in town.
But Clark didn’t stop at personal accolades. She single-handedly dragged Iowa to back-to-back national championship games, making sure the Hawkeyes were always in the spotlight. Sure, they fell short to LSU and South Carolina, but hey, who needs championships when you’ve got a highlight reel for the ages?
A Fever-d Dream Rookie Year
Fast forward to 2024, and Clark is rocking the WNBA. Drafted No. 1 overall by the Indiana Fever, she quickly proved why she’s basketball royalty. Averaging 19.2 points, 8.4 assists (league-high, mind you), 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals, she didn’t just meet expectations—she dunked on them. Literally and figuratively.
The Fever, who hadn’t sniffed the playoffs in eight years, found their mojo, all thanks to Clark’s dazzling play. Rookie of the Year? That’s just the cherry on top. Her presence has injected new life into the WNBA, drawing fans faster than a free pizza giveaway.
Life After Clark: Iowa’s New Chapter
Meanwhile, back in Iowa, the Hawkeyes are learning to fly without their former talisman. With Jan Jensen taking the reins after Lisa Bluder’s retirement, it’s a new era. Speaking to the Associated Press, Jensen said:
“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.”
Underdogs, you say? Let’s just hope they don’t turn into the Cubs circa 108-year championship drought. But hey, Lucy Olsen seems to have taken the torch with two wins already under her belt this season.
The Legacy Lives On
Clark’s journey from a five-star recruit with a knack for cracking yolks to a WNBA star has been nothing short of epic. Her time at Iowa will forever be etched in Hawkeye lore, not just for the records, but for the hope and swagger she brought to the program.
As the Hawkeyes march on without her, one thing is clear: Caitlin Clark’s legacy isn’t just a chapter in Iowa’s history—it’s the whole darn book.
So, here’s to more yolks, jokes, and championships. Caitlin Clark, take a bow.
