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 an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the WNBA. She achieved widespread recognition during her college career at the University of Iowa, where she became the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer and a two-time national player of the year. Clark's success and popularity have significantly boosted the profile of women's basketball, an effect known as the "Caitlin Clark effect." Her impact extends beyond individual accolades, contributing to a surge in viewership and interest in the sport.

Sections (4)

Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1996: Abby Roe's Single-Game Point Total

In 1996, Abby Roe recorded the highest single-game point total in Iowa five-on-five girls' basketball history, surpassing Caitlin Clark's later achievement.

1999: Delle Donne Reaches 2,000 points

In 1999-2000 season, Elena Delle Donne was the fastest Division I women's player to reach 2,000 career points.

2000: Delle Donne Reaches 2,000 points

In 1999-2000 season, Elena Delle Donne was the fastest Division I women's player to reach 2,000 career points.

2015: Last Triple-Double by Iowa Player

In 2015, Samantha Logic achieved the last triple-double by an Iowa player before Caitlin Clark's accomplishment.

2017: FIBA Under-16 Women's Americas Championship

In 2017, Caitlin Clark represented the United States at the FIBA Under-16 Women's Americas Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As a bench player, she averaged 8.8 points per game, contributing to her team's undefeated 5–0 record and gold medal victory.

February 4, 2019: 60-Point Game against Mason City High School

On February 4, 2019, during her junior season, Caitlin Clark achieved a career milestone by scoring 60 points in a game against Mason City High School. She also set a state single-game record with 13 three-pointers.

2019: Iowa Women's basketball attendance

Before her senior season, Caitlin Clark's team set the women's basketball attendance record (55,646) in a preseason exhibition game in 2019.

2019: FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup

In 2019, Caitlin Clark played at the FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup in Bangkok, Thailand. Over seven games, she averaged 5.3 points per game and secured another gold medal with her team, which finished with a perfect 7–0 record.

2020: Ranked Top Player by ESPN

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: FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup MVP

In 2021, Caitlin Clark led the United States to a gold medal at the FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup in Debrecen, Hungary. She averaged a team-high 14.3 points, 5.6 assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game, earning her the Most Valuable Player award and a spot on the All-Tournament Team.

January 2, 2022: 44 Points Against Evansville

On January 2, 2022, Caitlin Clark scored 44 points in a victory over Evansville, breaking the Carver–Hawkeye Arena women's single-game scoring record.

January 16, 2022: Fourth Career Triple-Double

On January 16, 2022, Caitlin Clark achieved her fourth career triple-double, with 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win over Nebraska.

October 15, 2023: Crossover at Kinnick

On October 15, 2023, Caitlin Clark played in the 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, contributing to a 94–72 victory. The game attracted a record-breaking attendance of 55,646, setting a new record for women's basketball.

December 6, 2023: Reaching 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 with 35 points, nine rebounds, and five assists in a 67–58 victory over Iowa State. She was the second-fastest player to reach this mark.

2023: Most-Viewed Women's College Basketball Game

In 2023, Caitlin Clark helped the national championship game become the most-viewed women's college basketball game in history with 9.9 million viewers.

2023: Division I Women's Basketball Academic All-American of the Year

In 2023, as a junior, Caitlin Clark was honored by the College Sports Communicators (CSC) as the 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 as time expired, leading Iowa to a 76–73 victory over Michigan State.

January 31, 2024: Breaking Big Ten All-Time Scoring Record

On January 31, 2024, Caitlin Clark scored 35 points and had 10 assists in a 110–74 win over Northwestern, surpassing Kelsey Mitchell of Ohio State to break the Big Ten all-time scoring record.

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, referencing her jersey number.

March 2024: Partnerships with Panini and Gainbridge

In March 2024, Caitlin Clark became the first female athlete with an exclusive partnership with Panini and signed a sponsorship with Gainbridge, joining Billie Jean King and Annika Sörenstam as brand ambassadors.

April 15, 2024: Selected as First Overall Pick 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: Tying Rookie Single-Game Record

On June 7, 2024, Caitlin Clark scored 30 points and tied Crystal Robinson's rookie single-game record with seven three-pointers. She also had eight rebounds, six assists, and four steals, leading the Indiana Fever to an 85–83 victory over the Washington Mystics.

July 11, 2024: Winning ESPY Awards

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

Loading Video...

August 18, 2024: Setting a New WNBA Rookie Assist Record

On August 18, 2024, Caitlin Clark established a new WNBA rookie assist record, surpassing the previous record of 225 assists set by Ticha Penicheiro in 1998, during a 92–75 victory over the Seattle Storm.

December 2024: Named Athlete of the Year

In December 2024, Caitlin Clark was recognized as Athlete of the Year by Time magazine and Female Athlete of the Year by the AP, marking a significant achievement in her career.

2024: Inclusion in Forbes Lists

In 2024, Caitlin Clark was included in Forbes' World's 100 Most Powerful Women list, becoming the first basketball player and 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: WNBA Rookie of the Year

In 2024, Caitlin Clark was selected first overall by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA draft. During her first season, she earned the WNBA Rookie of the Year award, was named to the All-WNBA First Team, and participated in the WNBA All-Star Game.

2024: Recognition as a Generational Talent

In 2024, Caitlin Clark was widely recognized as a generational talent and one of the greatest women's college basketball players of all time. Her unprecedented shooting range and proficiency led to her being labeled a transformative player, with comparisons to Stephen Curry's impact on the men's game.

2024: Record-Breaking Viewership and Attendance

In 2024, Caitlin Clark's final three games at the NCAA tournament broke women's college basketball viewership records, culminating in 18.9 million viewers for the national championship game, making it the most-viewed basketball game since 2019. Additionally, the Fever set a franchise single-season attendance record, and their regular season finale set the league attendance record (20,711).

February 2, 2025: Jersey Retirement

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