Caitlin Clark calls seeing younger kids wearing her jersey 'really special'

As Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes get set to tip off against the Colorado Buffaloes in Albany, N.Y., they’ll do so with a smattering of No. 22 jerseys littering the stands.

Probably more than a smattering, actually.

Clark’s jersey has become one of the hottest items in the sports world as she continues her historic, record-breaking run through the college ranks. She’s already become the all-time leading scorer in NCAA history, men’s or women’s.

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But she’s done so much more than that. She has inspired.

“Yeah, I think that’s the best part about what I get to do,” Clark said. “I grew up having those role models and aspiring to be where I am today. It’s super special to see your impact not only in the state of Iowa but across the country.”

Caitlin Clark’s journey has been followed religiously by those involved with the sport and, of late, with fervor even by many who aren’t. She’s just a feel-good story all the way around, a testament to what hard work, coupled with real talent, can help produce.

She’s done it all while maintaining a squeaky clean image, exactly the kind of role model parents can embrace for their children.

So it’s no surprise, really, that Iowa is playing in front of packed houses at every turn.

“And I think that’s been the biggest thing for us this year is it hasn’t only been in Iowa,” Clark said. “Obviously Iowa has supported us through and through, but no matter where we go there’s so many people supporting us and wanting us to succeed.”

Should Iowa skate past Colorado later today it could set up a rematch for the ages. LSU waits on the other side of the bracket, looking poised to advance in the second half of a Sweet 16 game against UCLA.

The two met in the national championship game last year, a game that produced at least some Clark-related drama when Tigers star Angel Reese wagged her ring finger in the face of Clark just after doing her signature “you can’t see me” gesture.

People will be watching. Millions of them. Some of them, of course, wearing their Caitlin Clark jerseys.

“To be able to have that impact on the next generation is really special, and you just hope they dream and aspire to be like you one day and chase after all their dreams,” Clark said.