Keynote Conversation | Professional Basketball Player
CAITLIN CLARK is one of the most exciting basketball players of her generation, a transcendent athlete who has broken records on and off the court, achieving global popularity thanks to her logo threes, visionary passing, and fiercely competitive spirit. After closing out her collegiate career by leading the University of Iowa to back-to-back NCAA Championship games and three consecutive Big 10 championships, while driving viewership and attendance records, Clark was selected first overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA Draft, the most-watched ever. Clark’s journey is a legacy in the making, solidifying her status as an icon in basketball for generations to come. Clark rewrote the record books as the first college player to surpass 3,000 points, 750 rebounds, and 750 assists. She set a new standard in women’s Division I basketball, boasting the highest number of 30+ point games over the past 25 years. In the last home game of her senior season, Clark surpassed Pete Maravich for most points scored by a Division I basketball player, men’s or women’s. On April 10th, 2024, the University of Iowa announced the school will be retiring her No. 22 jersey to honor her iconic career. Off the court, Clark is committed to making a positive impact in her community, establishing the Caitlin Clark Foundation which is focused on youth empowerment through education, nutrition, and sports—the very pillars of her success. Clark’s relentless pursuit of excellence transcends anything she ventures into, as she remains committed to enduring change, both within the game and beyond its boundaries.