“I felt like I had done everything at Iowa that I possibly could, and we did a lot of amazing things.” Caitlin Clark reflected as she closed one chapter and opened another. After four standout years with Iowa, where she not only shined on the court but also built lifelong friendships, Clark entered the WNBA as the No. 1 overall pick for the Indiana Fever. With high expectations surrounding her, the rookie more than delivered. And her former Iowa teammates couldn’t be prouder of how she’s continued to rise to the occasion.

Recently, Indiana Fever’s No. 22, Caitlin Clark, took to Instagram to share some snaps that perfectly showcased her growing influence in the league. Clark’s post was captioned, “📍indy 🔥.” The photos captured her in action on the court, as well as signing autographs for fans, with each shot featuring a captivated crowd in the background, all in awe of the rookie sensation.

As soon as Caitlin Clark’s post caught the attention of her Iowa teammates, the love poured in for their former college friend, who has quickly become the face of the WNBA. Even her former teammate-turned-rival, fellow rookie Kate Martin, couldn’t help but acknowledge Clark’s influence, commenting, “You amaze me.” They both recently met twice in the consecutive matchups between the Fever and Las Vegas Aces.

While Kate Martin has joined Clark on the big stage, there are still players at Iowa who look up to Clark as both an inspiration and a role model. One of them, Jada Gyamfi, shared her excitement to reconnect with the Fever rookie. “Come home, the kids (me) miss you,” she wrote. Gyamfi, who played alongside Clark for two years and is now heading into her third season with the Hawkeyes.

Another former Iowa standout, Gabbie Marshall, also reached out, eager for a reunion with Caitlin Clark. Having pursued a different path since leaving Iowa, Marshall made it clear she hasn’t forgotten her friend. With excitement in her message, Marshall wrote, “Can’t wait to see you soon.” Well, it’s evident that Clark’s influence extends beyond the court. And why not if she has really hijacked the league record books.

Caitlin Clark shatters records: A rookie season to remember

In her latest game, Caitlin Clark dazzled with a rookie-season high of 35 points against the Dallas Wings. But she didn’t stop there. With that performance, Clark shattered the league’s rookie scoring record, amassing 761 points and surpassing Seimone Augustus’s previous record of 744 points set back in 2006.

The Iowa alum isn’t just making waves with her scoring; she’s also setting new standards across the board. Leading the league with an impressive average of 8.4 assists per game, she’s already shattered Ticha Penicheiro’s rookie assist record. And in her debut season, Clark has made history by surpassing Alyssa Thomas’s all-time assist record as she amasses 329 assists in 39 games.

Clark, known for her sharpshooting prowess, is making waves in the three-point category as well. While she already leads the all-time rookie record for three-pointers, she is also just one shot shy of surpassing Mercury legend, Diana Taurasi’s mark of 121. The 22-year-old guard has already drained 120 three-pointers and can even break the all time three pointers record set by Sabrina Ionescu in 2023.

Cementing legacy with love, Clark is.