Caitlin Clark’s significance in the basketball world reaches new heights when even Travis Scott is making the trip to Iowa to watch her play.
A multitude of stars converged at Carver-Hawkeye Arena to witness Caitlin Clark’s final home game at Iowa on Sunday. Among them was Travis Scott, who found himself at the center of a viral moment thanks to his unexpected interaction with none other than “Jake From State Farm.”
As 14,998 fans packed the sold-out venue in Ames, Caitlin Clark made history by surpassing Pete Maravich as the highest-scoring college basketball player of all time, leading the sixth-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes to a 93-83 victory over Ohio State, the second-ranked team in the country.
The crowd boasted an array of celebrities, including basketball luminaries such as Maya Moore and Lynette Woodard (the former record holder whom Clark recently surpassed) and legendary MLB pitcher Nolan Ryan. However, it was Travis Scott who stole the spotlight, receiving a police escort to his seat.
A video of Scott’s arrival quickly circulated online, capturing the moment when he unexpectedly greeted Kevin Miles, the actor renowned for portraying Jake From State Farm. Miles, who has become synonymous with the insurance brand since taking over the role in 2020, was clad in a custom Iowa jacket designed by Kristin Juszczyk.
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The encounter between Scott and Miles, while surprising to many, underscored the widespread cultural impact of characters like Jake From State Farm, who have attained celebrity status akin to icons like “Flo From Progressive.” Although the reason for Scott’s interest in Miles remains unclear, it served as a testament to the enduring popularity of the insurance mascot in contemporary culture.
What a time to be a fan of insurance.
