Caitlin Clark Recreates Iconic 36-Foot Logo Shot in Thrilling Iowa Homecoming
Caitlin Clark Recreates Iconic Three-Pointer in Emotional Iowa Homecoming
By Oliver Salt | Updated: 12:38 BST, 5 May 2025
Caitlin Clark delivered a magical moment during her return to Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, sinking a jaw-dropping 36-foot three-pointer from the same spot where she broke the NCAA’s all-time scoring record in 2024. The Indiana Fever star, playing in an exhibition game against Brazil, thrilled fans with the shot—landing just a step behind the “22” logo commemorating her college legacy.
[IMAGE: Caitlin Clark shooting her iconic three-pointer at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Caption: Clark recreated history with a 36-foot shot near her “22” logo.]
Clark, who sat out Indiana’s preseason game against Washington the day prior due to a minor leg injury, dominated with 16 points, six rebounds, and five assists in the Fever’s 108-44 rout. The arena erupted as she nailed the deep three, a nod to her record-breaking college career. Iowa had etched her jersey number into the court days after she surpassed Kelsey Plum’s scoring milestone in February 2024.
Homecoming Hero
The 23-year-old received a thunderous ovation from fans, many wearing her No. 22 Iowa jersey, before tip-off. “This place will always mean everything to me,” Clark said postgame. “To come back and play here again—it’s surreal.”
[IMAGE: Clark surrounded by fans pregame. Caption: Fans swarmed Clark during her emotional return to Iowa.]
Rookie Year Reflections
Clark’s return capped a whirlwind year. After being drafted first overall in 2024, she claimed WNBA Rookie of the Year honors, averaging 19.2 points and 8.4 assists. Her meteoric rise helped the Fever reach the playoffs and propelled the league to record viewership, dubbed the “Caitlin Clark Effect.”
Preparing for Year Two
Now under new head coach Stephanie White, Clark is refining her game. In a revealing move, she requested to review Connecticut Sun’s 2024 scouting reports—authored by White during her prior role—to address weaknesses. The Sun had limited Clark to 16.5 points and 3.8 assists per game last season, forcing 25 turnovers across four matchups.
“She’s relentless about growth,” White said. “Studying past strategies shows her commitment to evolving.”
With the Fever’s regular season opener approaching, Clark’s Iowa homecoming served as both a nostalgic tribute and a statement of intent. As fans chanted “One more year!” postgame, it was clear: Caitlin Clark’s legacy continues to grow, one iconic shot at a time.
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