Caitlin Clark is on Forbes’ 30 under 30 list

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Former Hawkeye superstar Caitlin Clark has been named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list.

The 22-year-old Indiana Fever guard is fresh off a historic rookie season in the WNBA, where she was named Rookie of the Year. Clark also set records for scoring and assists and became the first rookie in the WNBA to record a triple-double.

“Caitlin Clark, the first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, led the resurgent Indiana Fever to their first playoff appearance in eight years while breaking the league’s assists record and earning Rookie of the Year honors ,” wrote Forbes. “She also led the WNBA All-Star Game voting with more than 700,000 ballots and is credited with increasing viewership and attendance across the league.”

At Iowa, Clark set the all-time NCAA scoring record and was twice named National Player of the Year. She also led the Hawkeyes to back-to-back national title appearances.

Clark was the only WNBA player selected to the list and the fourth youngest.

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