Achildhood photo of Caitlin Clark cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs resurfaced, sparking a wave of excitement among fans. This glimpse into her early years captures the roots of Iowa’s basketball sensation, now celebrated as one of the most promising talents in women’s basketball.

Growing up in Des Moines, Clark was surrounded by Iowa’s deep basketball heritage. Icons such as Harrison Barnes, Fred Hoiberg, and “Machine Gun” Molly Bolin shaped the state’s basketball legacy long before her rise.

Her father, Brent Clark, an athlete himself, fostered her love for the game early on. But Clark‘s journey wasn’t simply inherited-it was marked by her own grit and resilience on the court.

Her grandfather recalled a moment that showed her fierce determination. At just five years old, Clark faced an older, larger boy in her youth league.

Coached by her father, she struggled against his aggressive style, almost brought to tears. But after a quick break, she stormed back onto the court, sending her opponent rolling out of bounds-a clear message that she wouldn’t back down.

Fan reaction to the picture

This competitive spirit became her hallmark, carrying her through college to the WNBA, where she has already shattered rookie records with the Indiana Fever.

This bob cut they had on CC as a child is diabolical 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/OBkXHdGwIE

— Gaby 🙂 (@ouatdemii) November 10, 2024

Fans find these early glimpses of Clark‘s journey heartwarming, celebrating her transformation from a determined Iowa kid to an emerging WNBA star.

“If you grew up In Iowa, you had 2-3 bad haircuts, I don’t make the rules,” an X user wrote.

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Another added: “She started playing when she was that little !! She was a tough girl.”

“Who ever thought that this little munchkin was going to grow to be a GOAT in the world of sports,” a third noted.

REPORT: ESPN Has Made A Decision On What’s Going To Happen To Jason Kelce Following His Phone-Smashing Altercation With Penn State Fan Who Used Homophobic Slur

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ESPN has made a decision on Jason Kelce following his recent altercation with a young Penn State fan.

The former Eagles star had an incident with a Nittany Lions supporter on his way to their game against Ohio State on Saturday that ended up going viral online.

Kelce made an appearance on ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ ahead of the fixture, but it wasn’t a smooth Saturday as he smashed a fan’s phone for asking how he feels about his brother Travis being “f***ot” for dating Taylor Swift, because it’s apparently gay to date women now…

Kelce would grab said fan’s phone, as he was recording him at the time, before smashing it and then asking him, “Who’s the faggot now?”