Despite Crashing Out of WNBA Playoffs, Caitlin Clark Shows Support for Brittney Griner’s Spanish Teammate

Caitlin Clark, the unstoppable star of the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team, has an effect that reaches beyond the court. The University of Iowa women’s basketball schedule does not begin until November 6th. But season tickets for the 2023-24 season have already sold out at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The reigning consensus player of the year, Caitlin led the Hawkeyes to their first-ever national championship game appearance. She guided them through an incredible NCAA tournament run that featured a Final Four triumph against unbeaten South Carolina.

The NCAA heartthrob is supportive of Brittney Griner’s Spanish-descent teammate despite her team didn’t make it to playoffs.

A grateful season in the WNBA

The Dallas Wings selected Gustafson in the second round (17th overall) in the 2019 WNBA draft and went on to play for the Washington Mystics the following season. She is presently a member of the Phoenix Mercury, averaging 7.1 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. And the star is all set to fly overseas for her next season as she wrapped up 2023 with Mercury out of playoff rings.

Recently, Gustafson took to Instagram to share her gratitude and heartwarming memories of this season. She captioned the post as “thankful. Grateful. Blessed. Another season in the WNBA is complete. Love you @phoenixmercury“. Caitlin Clarke expressed her share of support by sharing the post in her Instagram story.

Her international experience includes stints with Polish EuroCup, InvestInTheWest ENEA Gorzow, and VBW Arka Gdynia. She’s also successfully participated in 2 seasons with Greek Euroleague side Olympiacos, where she averaged 22.6 points and 9.4 rebounds per game in EuroLeague. The Phoenix Mercury center committed to playing for the Women’s British Basketball League’s London Lions. Her sixth year of international play will begin this year.

The heartthrob of the NCAA

The impact created by NCAA heartthrob is unimaginable. Caitlin Clarke, a 6’0″ lowa guard, averaged 27.8 points, 8.6 assists, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. She went on to establish an NCAA tournament record (women’s or men’s) with 191 points in six games. After the NCAA awarded her and other athletes whose seasons were impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic, another season of eligibility, she’s back for at least another year and may play in 2024-25.

Despite the records, Caitlin is well known for her rivalry with LSU star Angel Reese and indeed the basketball world is waiting to witness where these two stars will be drafted.