She was my inspiration: Iowa fans reflect on Caitlin Clarks legacy [Video]

IOWA CITY, Iowa — When Caitlin Clark returned to Iowa City for her jersey retirement ceremony, she returned to a roaring and electric crowd of fans at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Reflecting on her time in the Hawkeye State, lifelong Iowans, young girls and Iowa students all agree: she made a mark.

Clark is a star who, born and raised Iowans said, spearheaded a seismic cultural shift surrounding women’s basketball games.

“You know they used to not fill up the stands at Carver-Hawkeye Arena and now people are paying the big bucks for seats,” Chris Guiterrez from Davenport said.

Not only that, Iowa students said she made a name for the University of Iowa, putting the school on the national stage.

“Getting to see everywhere people wearing Iowa jerseys, Caitlin jerseys and people knowing where Iowa is it’s unmatched,” University of Iowa …