Caitlin Clark may have moved to the WNBA in 2024, but she is still deeply connected to her college roots at the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. It’s the same place where Clark led by becoming the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer with 3,951 points. And even after winning the WNBA Rookie of the Year award in 2024 and making it big in the WNBA, she never misses a chance to watch the college game. Her recent reaction reveals the same connection.

Clark recently reacted to Iowa’s assistant coach Abby Emmert Stamp’s tweet that had a short clip of Iowa’s celebration in a game against Drake, captioned “THIS IS WHAT I LIVE FOR”. On this tweet, Clark commented, “Saw ur reaction live, was pretty awesome.”

Abby’s reaction, which Clark claims to have watched live, came with 8:28 minutes remaining in the 3rd quarter when IOWA was leading the game at 53-23. After a pass from Taylor McCabe, Kylie Feuerbach made a 3-point jump shot from 24 feet out.

The Iowa went wild after the jump shot, and several players were seen standing up from their seats and celebrating, including Stamp. This was the celebration that made Clark’s day, as she still watches her ex-team’s games and stays in touch with Stamp.

Both Stamp and Clark have mutual respect for each other, as Stamp has coached Clark during her college days. Stamp is credited with guiding Clark through her development, as Iowa’s official site profile reads, “Coached Caitlin Clark to National Co-Freshman of the Year”.

With Stamp’s bold comments, such as “You’re gonna need her,” while discussing winning the game with teammates, Stamp has left a lasting impression on Clark that she still carries with pride.

But Clark’s relation to her college days isn’t confined to just Stamp; it is much broader than that. She keeps tabs on the pulse of Iowa and reacts to most things.

Back in 2024, Clark said ‘Simply no one better’ when her former coach Lisa Bluder’s retirement. Then, in May 2025, Clark sent a heartfelt message to Iowa fans after the 2025 preseason game in Iowa City.

She even commented, “Will rearrange my calendar,” when Iowa’s game time was changed.

All these reactions from Clarks come from her deep connection with her college team, where she has achieved so much. She became a four-time first-team USBWA, three-time unanimous first-team All-American, two-time Naismith College Player of the Year, and a two-time AP Player of the Year at Iowa.

Clark was a dominant figure in college, which may be the reason why her style and signature are still followed at Iowa.

Caitlin Clark’s imprint is still being carried at IOWA

In a recent win against Evansville, 119–43, the Iowa team set a new program record. But there was one special moment from the game that overshadowed the new program record in the headlines- Gyamfi’s celebration.

Sophomore forward Jada Gyamfi knocked down a three and then celebrated the special moment with Clark’s iconic move- both hands up with three fingers raised and tongue out.

The moment was so iconic that Iowa’s official Instagram account posted a victory picture with the game score and Gyamfi’s celebration behind it.

How could Clark miss her celebration, as she is known for always being updated with what’s happening at Iowa? Clark quickly took to Instagram and posted on Iowa’s Instagram post, “awesome celly brother,” while tagging Gyamfi’s official Instagram account.

Clark’s continuous support for Iowa and interaction with coaches and teammates show that her relationship with the team hasn’t ended; it’s just evolving.

Whether it’s an emotional message on retirement or taking a banter on time change, Clark never misses a chance to stay close to her college team.