(ZENIT News / Rome, 02.08.2025).- Caitlin has become one of the stars of basketball, first at college level and now in the WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association). She has broken hundreds of records since her college seasons and continues to do so in the professional league, where she made her debut last March.
The year 2024 was for her a period full of success and achievements. She was named Player of the Year in the college basketball league, standing out with records such as two “triple doubles” (this occurs when in three statistical categories, such as points scored, rebounds, assists or turnovers, a double-digit number is reached, that is, at least 10). She also set the most points scored in a game, with 49, among other achievements.
In March, she was selected as the first option by the Indiana Fever team, and in her debut in May she scored 20 points, dished out three assists and had 10 turnovers, setting a record in this category for a rookie player.
During the season, Caitlin registered other records and, finally, she was nominated as WNBA Rookie of the Year. She was also named Time magazine’s Sportswoman of the Year, the second woman to receive this recognition after Simone Biles in 2021.
What is particularly interesting is how Caitlin has attracted many fans to the WNBA thanks to her special and surprising style of play. She has been compared to Stephen Curry, as, like him, she is not afraid to shoot three-pointers, or even 30 feet shots. This has proven very entertaining for fans attending the games or watching them on television. In fact, the league’s ratings have increased considerably thanks to her impact.
But Caitlin stands out not only for her basketball talent, but also for her faith, something that has caught the attention of those who know her personally. Both her family and coaches have spoken about the importance of her spirituality in her life.
From her days at Dowling Catholic High School, Caitlin was already publicly displaying her faith. In an interview with a sports magazine in 2018, she said, “We can live our faith every day. Dowling starts every day with prayer and ends every day with prayer. This is one of the main reasons Dowling has such a special culture and is such a special place to study.”
Her relationship with her brothers is very special, as they and their friends were her first playmates. To this day, Caitlin says, “They are two of my biggest fans and probably two of my biggest ‘haters’ because they humble me all the time…when I don’t have a good game, they text me something funny, and that helps me put everything in perspective.”
Her brother Blake, who leads the Iowa State Cyclones at quarterback, constantly motivates her not to neglect her faith. Despite his busy schedule with football and college classes, Blake finds time to remind Caitlin to pray the Rosary and attend Mass near her campus. Parishioners comment that she is present most of the time. During last year’s Final Four, Blake was seen wearing a St. Benedict armband and it was learned that before the game he prayed the Rosary, completing the last decade inside the stadium.
Kristin Meyer, Caitlin’s former coach during her years at Dowling, also highlights Caitlin’s fervent faith and understanding of her God-given gifts. In a recent interview with Crux, Meyer commented, “It’s not just about scoring a lot of points or winning; she loves playing in front of sold-out stadiums because she can entertain people and make them smile. For two hours, she lets them have this great experience, and she takes it very seriously. She knows that these gifts from God are an opportunity to bring joy to other people.”
Father Joseph Pin, who has a close relationship with the entire Clark family, told Crux how the parish community is very proud of Caitlin, including himself. “We are proud of our student, who has accomplished such great things in life. It’s always good, as we shape the kids, to see this happen and watch success not only on the basketball court, but also in their lives of faith.”
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