Early Life and Education of Caitlin Clark: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Caitlin Clark. From birth to education, explore key events.

Caitlin Clark is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA, celebrated as one of the greatest female collegiate players ever. Playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes, she twice earned national female college basketball player of the year honors and became the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer. Clark's influence extends beyond statistics, as she's credited with significantly boosting the popularity of women's basketball, a phenomenon known as the 'Caitlin Clark effect'.

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January 22, 2002: Caitlin Clark's Birth

On January 22, 2002, Caitlin Elizabeth Clark was born. She later became a celebrated basketball player for the Indiana Fever and the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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November 12, 2019: Commitment to Iowa

On November 12, 2019, Caitlin Clark announced her commitment to play college basketball for the University of Iowa, choosing them over offers from Iowa State and Notre Dame.

2020: Fifth Season of Eligibility Granted Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

In 2020, Clark was granted a fifth season of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 2022: Partnership with Coralville Community Food Pantry

In March 2022, Clark partnered with the Coralville Community Food Pantry in Coralville, Iowa, for a month-long donation push and meet-and-greet to "Team Up Against Hunger".

October 2023: Formation of the Caitlin Clark Foundation

In October 2023, Clark formed the Caitlin Clark Foundation, a nonprofit organization to uplift and improve the lives of youth through education, nutrition, and sport.

2023: Life-size butter sculpture at the Iowa State Fair

In 2023, a life-size butter sculpture of Clark was displayed at the Iowa State Fair.

2024: Over $100,000 raised for Coralville Community Food Pantry

As of 2024, Clark has helped raise over $100,000 for Coralville Community Food Pantry, and the nonprofit continues to frequently receive $22 donations.

January 2025: Partnership with Scholastic and United States of Readers

In January 2025, on Clark's 23rd birthday, the Caitlin Clark Foundation teamed up with Scholastic and their national literacy program, United States of Readers, to donate 22,000 books to under-resourced schools.

March 2025: Partnership with Musco and Hy-Vee

In March 2025, the Caitlin Clark Foundation began a partnership with Musco and introduced the "Community Courts Initiative" to install recreation courts in Des Moines middle schools. Also in March 2025, the Caitlin Clark Foundation teamed up with Hy-Vee to raise funds to support childhood nutrition for local food banks.

May 2025: $300,802 donation to Feeding America

In May 2025, the Caitlin Clark Foundation presented a $300,802 donation to Feeding America at the Food Bank of Iowa from their round-up campaign, estimated to provide about 3 million meals.