Good grades pay off.
Caitlin Clark, the standout star from Iowa Hawkeyes, is poised to embark on her WNBA career after being selected as the number one overall pick by the Indiana Fever.
She leaves behind a historic college career, having shattered the NCAA’s all-time scoring record and leading her team to consecutive national championship games.
Yet, Clark isn’t just focusing on basketball; she’s also committed to completing her education. As a marketing major with an impressive 3.64 GPA at Iowa, she’s proven her prowess extends beyond the basketball court.
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Fans see her degree in marketing as a strategic choice, enhancing her ability to promote her brand as she transitions into professional sports. Comments from fans like, “Marketing a great degree for her too cuz she can keep marketing her brand and make bank if she kills it in the pros,” and “Nike is literally going to make a shoe for her so I think she’ll be fine,” underscore the potential for her brand’s growth in conjunction with her athletic career.
With the WNBA 2024-25 regular season on the horizon next month, excitement is building to see how Clark will translate her collegiate success to the professional stage.