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The Indiana Fever are playing their first preseason game of the year against the Brazil national team at the Carver-Hawkeye Center in Iowa. The game's location is in honor of one woman, Fever guard Caitlin Clark, who set the all-time first division basketball scoring record while playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes in this arena.
This is Clark's first time playing in Iowa since graduating and becoming the biggest star in the WNBA. While Iowa doesn't have its own WNBA team, they have adopted the Fever as their team because of Clark.
Their love for Caitlin was evident during the Fever's player introductions before their preseason opener in Iowa. As the announcer read Clark's name out, the packed crowd of almost 15,000 fans cheered at the top of their lungs, giving Caitlin a rousing reception in her return to the arena.
Fans were ecstatic to see this, highlighting the amount of love Clark receives by just being herself and how all these moments are pivotal in shaping women's basketball.
"She is so loved."
"Caitlin Clark's introduction registered 116 decibels. All of the Fever starters hit at least 109."
"What a moment for Caitlin Clark and Iowa fans, Let’s go Fever."
"They are gonna rename that arena after her one day… Well deserved. She really helped put them and wbball on the map."
"Sometimes fans gravitate to a player. Fortunately, in this case, the player is one of the best in the league."
"I love this for those little girls."
Caitlin Clark at Carver-Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa© Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Clark is hoping to have a big season for the Fever after averaging 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 8.4 assists as a rookie. After a first-round playoff exit as a rookie, Clark will be expected to make a deeper push this season, especially with he reinforced roster around her.
For tonight, she can revel in the adulation of the Iowa fans all she wants because the work is going to be put in over the season.
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This is Clark's first time playing in Iowa since graduating and becoming the biggest star in the WNBA. While Iowa doesn't have its own WNBA team, they have adopted the Fever as their team because of Clark.
Their love for Caitlin was evident during the Fever's player introductions before their preseason opener in Iowa. As the announcer read Clark's name out, the packed crowd of almost 15,000 fans cheered at the top of their lungs, giving Caitlin a rousing reception in her return to the arena.
Fans were ecstatic to see this, highlighting the amount of love Clark receives by just being herself and how all these moments are pivotal in shaping women's basketball.
"She is so loved."
"Caitlin Clark's introduction registered 116 decibels. All of the Fever starters hit at least 109."
"What a moment for Caitlin Clark and Iowa fans, Let’s go Fever."
"They are gonna rename that arena after her one day… Well deserved. She really helped put them and wbball on the map."
"Sometimes fans gravitate to a player. Fortunately, in this case, the player is one of the best in the league."
"I love this for those little girls."
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Caitlin Clark at Carver-Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa© Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Clark is hoping to have a big season for the Fever after averaging 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 8.4 assists as a rookie. After a first-round playoff exit as a rookie, Clark will be expected to make a deeper push this season, especially with he reinforced roster around her.
For tonight, she can revel in the adulation of the Iowa fans all she wants because the work is going to be put in over the season.
Continue reading...
