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Who is Caitlin Clark? Stats, awards, broken records and endorsement deals of the Indiana Fever player
Caitlin Clark’s popularity has skyrocketed, especially during her last couple years playing basketball for the University of Iowa leading into her WNBA debut.
Even if you are not a fan of basketball, you have likely heard of Clark. Outside of setting records on the court, she has also been spotted in commercials for companies like Xfinity and making jokes on “Saturday Night Live.”
Now, Clark has started a new basketball venture as a player for the Indiana Fever. Take a look at the record-filled career of Clark.
Caitlin Clark previously played for the University of Iowa before making her WNBA debut with the Indiana Fever. (Luke Hales/Getty Images; Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
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- What records did Caitlin Clark break in college?
- How much did Caitlin Clark make in NIL deals?
- What awards has Caitlin Clark won?
- Did Caitlin Clark’s parents play sports?
1. What records did Caitlin Clark break in college?
In college, Clark wore the number 22 for the Iowa Hawkeyes. During her four years in college from 2020 until 2024, Clark shattered numerous records.
First off, Clark has the most points scored all-time by any college player, men or women, in NCAA history with 3,951 total points, according to Indiana Fever’s website. She is the first Division-I player to record over 3,800 points, over 1,000 assists and over 950 rebounds in a career, according to the Hawkeyes Sports website.
Her average of 28.4 points per game and 538 made 3-pointers are both women’s NCAA Division 1 records, according to Indiana Fever’s website.
Caitlin Clark broke numerous records during her time as a guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes. (Angelina Katsanis/Star Tribune via Getty Images)
On Feb. 15, 2024, she became the women’s all-team leading scorer in the NCAA, in her 126th career game against Michigan, according to the Hawkeyes Sports website. The previous all-team leading scorer was Kelsey Plum.
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Not only did Clark set records on the court, her performances made millions tune in at home to watch.
The 2024 NCAA Championship between Iowa and South Carolina had an average of 18.7 million viewers, making it the most ever for a women’s basketball game.
Clark’s impressive performance through college led her to be the first round 2024 WNBA draft pick. The 6-foot guard from Des Moines, Iowa, now plays for the Indiana Fever.
2. How much did Caitlin Clark make in NIL deals?
Name, image and likeness (NIL) deals allow student athletes to make money by using their own personal brand to promote certain products or companies. During her years in college, Clark had many NIL deals with companies like Nike, Gatorade, State Farm, Buick, H&R Block and Bose.
She is valued to have made $3.1 million from her NIL deals.
Through her years in college, Caitlin Clark’s popularity grew, garnering many NIL deals from big-name companies. (Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)
More recently, Clark has signed endorsement deals with more companies. For example, a multiyear endorsement deal with Wilson, that includes a signature basketball collection.
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In April 2024, it was reported that a new deal between Clark and Nike was pending, reportedly worth $28 million. The contract spans over eight years and includes a signature shoe.
3. What awards has Caitlin Clark won?
The awards won by Clark started before her college years. While attending high school at Dowling Catholic School, she earned Gatorade Player of the Year and Iowa Miss Basketball twice.
In college, she won many awards and accolades, including The Associated Press Player of the Year in her last two seasons with the team, as well as the John R. Wooden Award, Naismith College Player of the Year and was named USBWA National Player of the Year three times.
Caitlin Clark was named The AP Player of the Year for two consecutive years. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
She was unanimously chosen for NCAA First Team All-American three times and was a First Team All-Big Ten honoree four times and the Big Ten Player of the Year three times.
She also had her jersey retired after she graduated from the school, only the third person in Iowa program history to do so, according to ESPN.
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Clark won the ESPY for best women’s college athlete in 2023.
4. Did Caitlin Clark’s parents play sports?
Clark was born into a family of athletes.
Clark’s parents are often spotted supporting their daughter from the stands. Her father, Brent, played basketball and baseball in college at Simpson College in Iowa, according to People. There is also athleticism running through her mother, Anne’s side of the family, with her father being the former football coach at Dowling Catholic.
Clark’s older brother, Blake, was a football player who went on to play at Iowa State University. Her younger brother, Colin, played baseball and was part of the track and field team in high school, according to The Gazette.
Even though basketball is where her focus lies, Caitlin Clark does still spend a lot of time on the golf course. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Before dedicating most of her time to basketball, Clark participated in many other sports, like softball, volleyball and tennis.
Besides basketball, another sport she still finds herself playing often is golf. Clark still tries to play golf four times a week during the basketball offseason, according to Golf Digest.
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Team USA’s final group stage match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup may not have had any implications for either team, but patriotism was in full force for the home country as Second Lady Usha Vance was among the many prominent figures at Los Angeles Stadium on Thursday night.
As the U.S. national anthem rang across the stadium, with players and fans singing in unison, the FOX Sports broadcast showed Vance in a suite with a huge smile on her face as “The Star-Spangled Banner” ended.
Vance was present at the match just two days after FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that President Donald Trump would present the World Cup trophy to the winning team at the final in New Jersey on July 19.
U.S. Second Lady Usha Vance attends the 2026 World Cup Group D match between Turkey and the United States at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 25, 2026. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images)
Vance was just the beginning of the stars that showed out in Inglewood, as Paris Hilton was seen presenting the match ball before kick-off. Then, cameras started to pick up the many high-profile faces throughout the crowd.
Among them were Edward Norton and Brad Pitt, a pair that many movie lovers know from their hit classic “Fight Club.” Some social media users even hoped that the discussion they were seen having was about a sequel.
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Also, movie star Ashton Kutcher was seen speaking with Los Angeles Rams standout wide receiver Puka Nacua, who knows the confines of SoFi Stadium (what it is called outside of FIFA play) very well.
Then, Colin Farrell, though Irish born, was rocking a replica Team USA jersey alongside his son in the stands to support the Stars and Stripes. Leonardo DiCaprio, Scottie Pippen and more were also seen in the seats.
U.S. Second Lady Usha Vance sings the anthem during the 2026 World Cup Group D match between Turkey and the U.S. at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 25, 2026. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images)
There has been a tremendous outpouring of support for the USMNT from everywhere, celebrity or not, throughout this tournament. The 4-2 win over Paraguay at the same Los Angeles stadium caused a frenzy in the stands, as the U.S. made a statement to begin the tournament on home soil for the first time since 1999.
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Then, it was on to Seattle, where a 2-0 victory over Australia not only led to a spot in the knockout round, but led to a bellowing of the John Denver classic, “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” from everyone in the stands. The USMNT saluted their fans after yet another successful match.
It was a much different look for the USMNT entering Thursday night’s matchup against Türkiye, with nine changes to the starting XI after the team had already secured its place in the knockout stage. The Americans will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 on July 1.
Paris Hilton is seen with children before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Türkiye and USA at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on June 25, 2026. (Sarah Stier/FIFA)
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No matter who’s on the pitch, some of the biggest names in the country are showing support for the team that has inspired tremendous national pride to kick off this tournament.
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Shohei Ohtani was the first Dodger to be named a 2026 All-Star, after leading the majors in Phase 1 voting for the All-Star game on July 14 in Philadelphia. Six other Dodgers were finalists through the fan ballot, giving them a chance to claim starting spots in Phase 2 of voting.
Ohtani locked down the starting DH spot for the National League squad, with 3,341,257 votes. The top vote-getters in each league bypass Phase 2. Second baseman Ernie Clement of the Toronto Blue Jays was the top vote-getter in the American League, with 3,232,932 votes.
Ohtani was the expected choice, despite a slow offensive start. His red-hot June boosted him up the leaderboards. He entered Thursday with the second-highest OPS in the National League (.963), barely trailing Mets outfielder Juan Soto (.965).
Pitchers aren’t chosen through the fan vote — hurlers and reserves have to wait for the player ballot (which includes votes from players, coaches and managers) and commissioners picks. But Ohtani has been just as impressive on the mound this year.
He has a 1.58 ERA, the fourth-best mark among NL pitchers who have thrown at least 50 innings this season.
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (2,666,008 votes), third baseman Max Muncy (2,890,181) and outfielder Andy Pages (2,158,664) also led their respective NL position groups in voting. Other Dodgers finalists, who advance to voting Phase 2, include catcher Will Smith (1,871,805), shortstop Mookie Betts (1,762,343 ) and outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (1,569,932).
The vote totals reset for Phase 2, which runs from next Monday through Thursday. The remainder of the All-Star starters are set to be announced on July 4 on Fox Sports.
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The United States men’s national team opened its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-1 rout of Paraguay behind two goals from Folarin Balogun, and after taking care of Australia, the team has one match left in the group stage against Turkey on Thursday night.
The Americans took care of Australia last week 2-0 to keep their strong start rolling. The victory clinched a knockout-round berth for Team USA. The USMNT will look to carry its momentum into their match against Turkey as the Stars and Stripes return to Los Angeles Stadium.
Players of the United States celebrate their first goal, an own goal by Cameron Burgess of Australia, during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match at Seattle Stadium in Seattle, Washington, on June 19, 2026. (Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
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Australia began its World Cup run with a win over Turkey before suffering a setback against the U.S. The Australians will meet Paraguay on Thursday in a match featuring two teams already beaten by the Americans during the group stage.
Late last month, the Americans defeated Senegal, 3-2, in a World Cup tuneup match.
Under head coach Mauricio Pochettino, the USMNT entered the tournament as the No. 17 team in the FIFA World Rankings. FIFA determines its world rankings using the Elo rating system, which rewards teams for wins and penalizes them for losses while also factoring in the strength of the competition.
Alex Freeman of the United States celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between the U.S. and Australia at Seattle Stadium on June 19, 2026. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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This year’s World Cup features an expanded field of 48 teams.
Here’s how to watch the game, including start time, TV information and streaming options.
The FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed on stage at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw on Dec. 3, 2025. (Michael Regan – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
How to Watch United States vs Turkey
When: Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET
Where: Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California.
TV: FOX
Stream: Watch on FOX One and FOX Sports.
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