Caitlin Clark's college career isn't over yet, but the Iowa Hawkeye The star has his sights set on the future.
In an interview with ABC's “Good Morning America” on Thursday, Clark discussed her decision to file for the WNBA Draft the next month, a decision that led to her becoming the all-time leading women's scorer and, eventually, the NCAA Division I overall career scoring leader.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark appears after the game against Ohio State in Iowa City on March 3, 2024. (Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports)
“I think there are pros and cons for both sides, and that's what made the decision so difficult. It was almost a win-win situation, but at the same time, a lose-lose situation because I was giving up something,” Clark said in the interview.
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“I'm kind of ready for the next chapter and a new challenge in my life. But I think the reason I decided to announce it when I did was just to have that closure, especially heading into Senior Night.”
The shutdown came at the perfect time for Clark, who scored 35 points during the March 3 game against Ohio State and surpassed Pete Maravich as the all-time scoring leader. The game itself broke records, drawing more than 4 million viewers at its peak and becoming the most-watched regular-season women's basketball game since 1999.
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates a foul by Ohio State during the second half on March 3, 2024, in Iowa City. (AP Photo/Cliff Jette)
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“This is what I dreamed of,” Clark continued Thursday. “I dreamed of playing in front of this type of crowd in this type of environment. During every national anthem or every pregame, I just try to breathe deeply, look around and soak in the atmosphere because, seriously, it never gets old.”
Clark will still have a chance for more glory as the Hawkeyes look to redeem themselves in the NCAA Tournament.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark celebrates after breaking the NCAA women's all-time scoring record during the first half against Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Feb. 15, 2024. (Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
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That aside, Clark said she's ready for a new chapter, one that will likely begin with her No. 1 overall pick.
“I think it's something I'm prepared for, and that's why I decided to take this step. But also, this is the place… that I've known all my life, and that was the main reason why I came to the University.” . from Iowa. I wanted to play for my home state. “I wanted to do something that had never really been done before.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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