Caitlin Clark's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Caitlin Clark. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Caitlin Clark is a prominent American professional basketball player currently playing for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. Widely recognized as one of the greatest female college players, she achieved remarkable success at the University of Iowa, earning the national female college basketball player of the year award twice and becoming the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer. Her impact extends beyond statistics, as she is credited with significantly increasing the popularity of women's basketball, a phenomenon known as the 'Caitlin Clark effect'.

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1996: Abby Roe's record

In 1996 Abby Roe scored the highest single-game point total in Iowa five-on-five girls' basketball history. Caitlin Clark's 60 point game on February 4, 2019 was second to this.

1999: Fastest Division I women's player to reach 2,000 career points since 1999

On December 21, 2022, in her 75th game, Caitlin Clark tied Elena Delle Donne of Delaware as the fastest Division I women's player to reach 2,000 career points since the 1999–2000 season.

2000: Fastest Division I women's player to reach 2,000 career points since 1999

On December 21, 2022, in her 75th game, Caitlin Clark tied Elena Delle Donne of Delaware as the fastest Division I women's player to reach 2,000 career points since the 1999–2000 season.

2015: Last triple-double

Prior to Caitlin Clark's performance on December 22, 2020, the last triple-double by an Iowa player was in 2015 by Samantha Logic.

2018: Nike Elite Youth Basketball League Championship

In the summer of 2018, Caitlin Clark led the All Iowa Attack to win the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League championship, scoring 23 points in a 64–61 victory over the Cal Storm in the final.

February 4, 2019: 60 point game against Mason City High School

On February 4, 2019, during her junior season, Clark scored 60 points in a 90–78 win against Mason City High School, which was the second-highest single-game point total in Iowa five-on-five girls' basketball history. She also set the state single-game record with 13 three-pointers.

2020: Ranked number one player

By her sophomore season at Dowling Catholic, in 2020, Caitlin Clark was ranked the number one player in the 2020 high school class by ESPN.

2021: MVP at FIBA Under-19 Women's World Cup

In 2021, Caitlin Clark won a gold medal with the United States at the FIBA Under-19 Women's World Cup and was named the Most Valuable Player.

January 2, 2022: 44 points against Evansville

On January 2, 2022, Caitlin Clark posted 44 points and eight assists in a 93–56 win over Evansville. She broke the Carver–Hawkeye Arena women's single-game scoring record and surpassed Kelsey Mitchell of Ohio State as the fastest Big Ten player to reach 1,000 career points.

January 16, 2022: Fourth Career Triple-Double

On January 16, 2022, Caitlin Clark recorded her fourth career triple-double, with 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 93–83 victory over Nebraska.

March 5, 2022: Big Ten Tournament Semifinals

On March 5, 2022, in the semifinals of the Big Ten tournament, Clark recorded 41 points and nine rebounds in an 83–66 win over Nebraska. She led Iowa to the title and was named the tournament's most outstanding player (MOP).

October 15, 2023: Caitlin Clark plays in Crossover at Kinnick

On October 15, 2023, Caitlin Clark played in Crossover at Kinnick, a preseason exhibition game against DePaul at Kinnick Stadium. She achieved a triple-double with 34 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 94–72 victory. The game set a women's basketball record with an attendance of 55,646.

December 6, 2023: Caitlin Clark Reaches 3,000 Career Points

On December 6, 2023, Caitlin Clark became the 15th Division I player to reach 3,000 career points, achieving this milestone in a 67–58 victory over Iowa State with 35 points, nine rebounds, and five assists.

2023: Iowa Advances to National Championship Game

In 2023, Caitlin Clark led Iowa to the national championship game, marking a significant milestone in her career.

2023: Caitlin Clark Wins National Player of the Year Awards

In 2023, Caitlin Clark won all major national player of the year awards, including AP Player of the Year, Honda Sports Award, John R. Wooden Award, Naismith College Player of the Year, USBWA National Player of the Year, and the Wade Trophy. She was also named the unanimous national player of the year in Big Ten history and won the Nancy Lieberman Award for a second time, becoming the first three-time winner of the Dawn Staley Award. She was honored as the 2023 Division I Women's Basketball Academic All-American of the Year before winning the same award for all Division I sports.

January 2, 2024: Game-Winning Shot Against Michigan State

On January 2, 2024, Caitlin Clark scored 40 points, including a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer, leading Iowa to a 76–73 victory over Michigan State.

January 31, 2024: Caitlin Clark Breaks Big Ten All-Time Scoring Record

On January 31, 2024, Caitlin Clark surpassed Kelsey Mitchell of Ohio State to become the Big Ten's all-time leading scorer, achieving this milestone with 35 points and 10 assists in a 110–74 win over Northwestern.

February 2024: Top-Selling College Athlete on Fanatics

In February 2024, Caitlin Clark became the top-selling college athlete on the online sports merchandise retailer Fanatics, surpassing Shedeur Sanders.

February 22, 2024: "Caitlin Clark Day" in Iowa

On February 22, 2024, the Iowa House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution declaring February 22 as "Caitlin Clark Day" in the state.

March 2024: Partnership with Panini and Sponsorship with Gainbridge

In March 2024, Caitlin Clark became the first female athlete to have an exclusive partnership with Panini, a trading card company. In the same month, she signed a multiyear sponsorship with Gainbridge, a financial platform, becoming a brand ambassador alongside Billie Jean King and Annika Sörenstam.

April 15, 2024: Clark Selected First Overall in WNBA Draft

On April 15, 2024, Caitlin Clark was selected as the first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, marking a significant milestone in her career.

June 7, 2024: Clark Scores 30 Points and Ties Rookie Record

On June 7, 2024, Caitlin Clark scored 30 points and tied Crystal Robinson's rookie single-game record with seven three-pointers, contributing to her team's win over the Washington Mystics.

June 2024: Caitlin Clark Nominated for Three ESPY Awards

In June 2024, Caitlin Clark was nominated for three ESPY Awards, recognizing her outstanding achievements in college athletics.

July 11, 2024: Caitlin Clark Wins Two ESPY Awards

On July 11, 2024, at the 2024 ESPY Awards, Caitlin Clark won the Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award for a second time and became the first female athlete to win the Best Record-Breaking Performance ESPY Award.

August 18, 2024: Clark Sets New WNBA Rookie Assist Record

On August 18, 2024, Caitlin Clark achieved a new WNBA rookie assist record, surpassing the previous record of 225 assists held by Ticha Penicheiro since 1998, during a game against the Seattle Storm.

December 2024: Clark Named Athlete of the Year

In December 2024, Caitlin Clark was honored as Athlete of the Year by Time magazine and Female Athlete of the Year by the AP, acknowledging her outstanding achievements and impact.

2024: Clark Leads Iowa to Big Ten Tournament Title and NCAA Tournament

In 2024, Caitlin Clark surpassed Stephen Curry for the most three-pointers in a single season by any Division I player. She also led Iowa to its third straight Big Ten tournament title, was named MOP, and guided the team to the NCAA tournament, ultimately reaching the national championship game for the second consecutive season.

2024: Inclusion in Forbes Lists

In 2024, Caitlin Clark was included in the World's 100 Most Powerful Women list by Forbes, becoming the first basketball player and the second athlete in 20 years to appear on the list. She was also included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and the Sports Illustrated Power List.

2024: Drafted into WNBA

In 2024, Caitlin Clark was selected first overall by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA draft. During her first season, she won the WNBA Rookie of the Year award, made the All-WNBA First Team and WNBA All-Star Game. She set league single-season and single-game records in assists, broke the rookie scoring record, and became the first rookie to achieve a triple-double.

February 2, 2025: Caitlin Clark's No. 22 jersey retired by the University of Iowa

On February 2, 2025, after the Hawkeyes' victory over No. 4 USC, Caitlin Clark's No. 22 jersey was retired by the University of Iowa, making her the third player in the program's history to receive this honor.

May 17, 2025: Clark Records Third Career Triple-Double

On May 17, 2025, Caitlin Clark started her second WNBA year impressively, achieving her third career triple-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a victory against the Chicago Sky.

June 2025: Clark Nominated for ESPY Awards

In June 2025, Caitlin Clark received nominations for two ESPY Awards, one for Best Record-Breaking Performance (for breaking the WNBA single-game assists and single-season assists records) and the other for Best WNBA Player, recognizing her exceptional achievements.