Move over, buzzer-beaters—there’s a new highlight in the Clark family playbook. Blake Clark, elder brother to WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark, has taken a timeout from sports and popped the ultimate question to his longtime partner, Anna Tystahl. Spoiler alert: She said yes, and Instagram fans are losing their collective minds over the announcement.
Tystahl, currently pursuing her master’s at Creighton University, shared a carousel of pictures that screamed Pinterest wedding board vibes. With captions like, “Engaged to my bestest friend!!! I will love you forever, Blake Clark,” the post practically dripped with rom-com energy.
Cue the congratulatory comments, which came in droves—among them, Caitlin Clark, younger brother Colin, and Las Vegas Aces guard Kate Martin. Caitlin, known for dishing out assists on the court, delivered a heartfelt comment, saying, “I love you two, can’t wait!!” Meanwhile, Colin and Martin kept it chill with their brief but sweet messages. (Don’t worry, Colin, you’ll get a longer speech at the wedding.)
But let’s not gloss over Caitlin’s legendary multitasking. This WNBA superstar somehow found time to grace her brother’s engagement celebration in Iowa, sandwiched between games and media appearances. She even made it to the Knapp Center to catch the Iowa Hawkeyes game against the Drake Bulldogs the same weekend. Talk about MVP moves!
A Family That Competes Together…
If the Clark family had a motto, it would be something like “go hard or go home.” Caitlin, her quarterback brother Blake, and basketball-playing younger sibling Colin didn’t just grow up competing on the court—they turned their backyard into a Hunger Games arena. Their mom, Anne Nizzi-Clark, dropped some golden nuggets about the siblings’ upbringing in ESPN+’s “Full Court Press” mini-series earlier this year.
“They would put her in a snowsuit and throw water balloons at her,” Anne revealed, likely sparking nods of understanding from anyone with older brothers. Blake doubled down, admitting, “She wanted to play with us. So, naturally, we made it interesting.”
Translation: Caitlin didn’t just earn her WNBA stripes—she survived the Clark family boot camp.
Sweet, Sarcastic, and All the Feels
While the engagement celebration was full of warm and fuzzy moments, social media couldn’t resist poking fun at the Clark siblings’ wholesome-yet-chaotic dynamic. “This family competes in everything—even who can post the shortest congratulatory message,” joked one fan. Another quipped, “Blake just finessed the biggest assist of the family so far.”
As Blake and Anna prepare to walk down the aisle, you can bet Caitlin’s competitive spirit will come into play. Whether it’s wedding toast battles or a full-on sibling dance-off, the Clarks are bound to turn this celebration into another unforgettable highlight reel.
For now, fans can rest assured: the only thing Caitlin Clark is dropping these days—besides dimes on the court—is wholesome family content.