The finest gamers in any sport study and take classes from different nice gamers. That’s undoubtedly the case for former Iowa girls’s basketball star Caitlin Clark.
Now with the Indiana Fever, the previous Hawkeye has lit up the WNBA when wholesome. She received the Rookie of the Year in 2024 and has made the All-Star game in each of her skilled seasons. Even with all of these accolades underneath her belt, Clark is aware of that the important thing to final success is to by no means settle and at all times maintain enhancing.
Advertisement
And she’s trying to the NBA for assist with that.
A number of weeks in the past, Clark was a visitor on the NBC Sports pregame present “Sunday Night Basketball.” She broke down the upcoming game and answered questions on her personal game as effectively. When requested which NBA superstar she models her game after, Clark gave an attention-grabbing and eye-opening reply: Luka Doncic.
Jan 26, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots towards the Chicago Bulls through the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
The present Los Angeles Lakers superstar is averaging 32.8 factors, 7.8 rebounds, and eight.6 assists per game this season, firmly within the hunt for the NBA’s MVP award. At simply 26-years-old, he is additionally a younger star in his league, and solely getting higher. Clark revealed that the facet of his game that she desires to emulate essentially the most is his capability to take contact and play by it.
“I think that’s something I can certainly learn from,” Clark stated. “I always kind of want to run away from the defense, rather than absorbing the contact and taking up the space that they give me.”
Entering her third WNBA season in 2026, Clark will purpose to proceed elevating her game and to guide the Fever to postseason success, simply as Doncic has in his profession. A wholesome Clark incorporating elements of Doncic’s offensive game to her personal already stellar play is a scary thought for the remainder of the league. And it may result in a magical season in Indianapolis.
Advertisement
Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (previously Twitter) and like our web page on Facebook to observe ongoing protection of Iowa information, notes and opinions. Follow Zach on X: @zach_hiney
This article initially appeared on Hawkeyes Wire: Caitlin Clark reveals NBA superstar she models game after