Kaitlyn Clark shares an emotional message after defeat in March Madness
8 april 2024 в 21:24
Caitlin Clark expressed her emotions in her post to mark the end of her college basketball career after her team, the Iowa Hawkeyes, lost to the South Carolina Gamecocks on Sunday, April 7. After her final game in the women’s NCAA national tournament, the 22-year-old point guard shared a photo of her jersey and sneakers, expressing her love for her college team.
The photo showed a black and yellow jersey with her name and number (22) stitched on the back. She also showed her matching black and yellow sneakers. She ended her college career by showing that she will always remember this time. «I will miss you all», - she wrote with a series of yellow hearts.
Later, she expressed her gratitude to her fans and team for their support throughout her career. «Words cannot express my love for my teammates, coaches, fans, and our university — thank you for making my dreams come true. Wearing Iowa on my chest for the past four years has been an honor. This place will always be my home», - she wrote with a heart emoji.
Although Caitlin became a national sensation with her skills on the court, Iowa still couldn’t make it to the end of the tournament, losing to South Carolina 87−75. It is expected that the point guard will enter the Women’s National Basketball Association, with the draft taking place on April 15.
After the loss, Caitlin acknowledged that she is looking towards the future. «I don’t have time to sit and dwell and be upset. I don’t think that’s me», - she said, according to CNN. «Yes, I’m sad we lost this game, but I’m also very proud of myself, my teammates, this program. There’s a lot to be proud of».
Although she was «proud» of the effort they put in, Caitlin admitted that saying goodbye to her Iowa jersey will be sad for her. «There will be tears. I’m sad it’s all over, and it’s the last time I’ll wear the Iowa jersey», - she said.
Despite Iowa’s failure, Caitlin still impressed basketball fans around the world, including NBA superstar LeBron James. During the game, LeBron James expressed admiration for the point guard’s play in a post on X. «If you’re not in awe of Caitlin Clark’s game, you’re just a HATER!!! Stay away from those people! PLEASE», - he wrote
The photo showed a black and yellow jersey with her name and number (22) stitched on the back. She also showed her matching black and yellow sneakers. She ended her college career by showing that she will always remember this time. «I will miss you all», - she wrote with a series of yellow hearts.
Later, she expressed her gratitude to her fans and team for their support throughout her career. «Words cannot express my love for my teammates, coaches, fans, and our university — thank you for making my dreams come true. Wearing Iowa on my chest for the past four years has been an honor. This place will always be my home», - she wrote with a heart emoji.
Although Caitlin became a national sensation with her skills on the court, Iowa still couldn’t make it to the end of the tournament, losing to South Carolina 87−75. It is expected that the point guard will enter the Women’s National Basketball Association, with the draft taking place on April 15.
After the loss, Caitlin acknowledged that she is looking towards the future. «I don’t have time to sit and dwell and be upset. I don’t think that’s me», - she said, according to CNN. «Yes, I’m sad we lost this game, but I’m also very proud of myself, my teammates, this program. There’s a lot to be proud of».
Although she was «proud» of the effort they put in, Caitlin admitted that saying goodbye to her Iowa jersey will be sad for her. «There will be tears. I’m sad it’s all over, and it’s the last time I’ll wear the Iowa jersey», - she said.
Despite Iowa’s failure, Caitlin still impressed basketball fans around the world, including NBA superstar LeBron James. During the game, LeBron James expressed admiration for the point guard’s play in a post on X. «If you’re not in awe of Caitlin Clark’s game, you’re just a HATER!!! Stay away from those people! PLEASE», - he wrote
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