IU. of Iowa will retire basketball star Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 at the event on Feb. 2

No Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball player will ever wear Caitlin Clark’s No. 22.

The number will be retired for the Feb. 2 event at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the Iowa Athletic Department announced Wednesday.

Clark finished her collegiate career last season as the all-time leading scorer for men or women in NCAA Division 1 history and is widely regarded as a game-changer for the women’s game. His athleticism and long-range 3-point shooting have drawn many fans to wear his No. 22 jersey at home and away games.

“I’m proud to be a Hawkeye and Iowa has a special place in my heart that’s bigger than just basketball,” Clark said. “It means the world to me to accept this honor and celebrate it with my family, friends and my students. It will be great when I look up and see my jersey with those I have loved for a long time.”

Clark, who was drafted No. 1 overall by the Indiana Fever last spring and was the WNBA rookie of the year, will be on hand for the number retirement ceremony during the Hawkeyes’ game against Southern California.

“Caitlin Clark has not only redefined performance on the field but has inspired countless young athletes to pursue their dreams with determination and determination,” said Iowa athletic director Beth Goetz.

“Her incredible accomplishments have left an indelible mark on the University of Iowa and the world of women’s basketball. Retiring her number is a testament to her incredible contribution and a celebration of her legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. Hawkeye fans are eager to say thank you for so many wonderful moments.”

In a 17-day span from February 15 to March 3, Clark broke Kelsey Plum’s record to become the all-time NCAA Division I women’s scoring leader, passing AIAW star Lynette Woodard for the all-time scoring record in college and passed LSU’s Pete Maravich multiple times. Career points in Division 1 history for men and women.

Clark led the Hawkeyes to the NCAA championship game her last two years and is the only player in men’s or women’s Division I basketball history to lead her conference in scoring and assists in four consecutive seasons.