The Iowa Hawkeyes have embarked on their first season without Caitlin Clark and have managed a solid start. With a 9-3 record, Iowa holds the No. 22 spot in the latest AP Top 25 poll—a respectable position considering they lost the nation’s top player to the WNBA.lark’s star power was undeniable during her time with the Hawkeyes, and it has only grown since joining the WNBA’s Indiana Fever. Her presence helped transform the Fever from a struggling team into a playoff contender, and her continued development promises even greater success.
Clark’s star power was undeniable during her time with the Hawkeyes, and it has only grown since joining the WNBA’s Indiana Fever. Her presence helped transform the Fever from a struggling team into a playoff contender, and her continued development promises even greater success
While Clark has remained relatively low-profile during the WNBA offseason, Iowa announced on Wednesday that her No. 22 jersey would be retired on Feb. 2 when the Hawkeyes face the USC Trojans. Following the announcement, ticket prices for the game skyrocketed, leaving fans stunned.These tickets were $250 20 mins ago. We are talking about the hottest tickets in the history of women’s basketball,” @cc22report shared in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“These tickets were $250 20 mins ago. We are talking about the hottest tickets in the history of women’s basketball,” @cc22report shared in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter
After the news broke, ticket prices surged past $1,000, with the cheapest seats not dropping below that mark. Fans hoping to witness Clark’s jersey retirement at Carver-Hawkeye Arena will have to dig deep into their pockets
Adding to the game’s allure is the matchup itself, with Iowa taking on the No. 7 ranked USC Trojans, led by star prospect JuJu Watkins. Her presence further elevates the game’s significance, contributing to the soaring ticket prices.While prices could decline as the game date approaches, attending this historic event likely won’t be cheap. That’s a testament to Clark’s immense popularity and the lasting impact she’s had on Iowa basketball. Fans eagerly anticipate her return for what promises to be a memorable night.
While prices could decline as the game date approaches, attending this historic event likely won’t be cheap. That’s a testament to Clark’s immense popularity and the lasting impact she’s had on Iowa basketball. Fans eagerly anticipate her return for what promises to be a memorable night.
