Caitlin Clark idolized Minnesota Lynx star Maya Moore growing up. Seeing her jersey retired in this Saturday's game will be a 'full circle moment.'
Growing up, Caitlin Clark was a huge fan of Maya Moore and the Minnesota Lynx. The first WNBA game she ever attended was at Target Center. So, as you can imagine, it's going to be a really special moment on Saturday, when the rookie guard gets to see the jersey of her
Speaking with reporters this week, Clark was asked about the opportunity to be in the arena when Moore is honored. She's looking forward to a really unique experience. "Getting to meet her at the end of my college career was really cool. Having her in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for a game. Now, getting to go to the Target Center, and a place where I went to my first WNBA game — to be there for her night will be really special."
Moore was one of Clark’s idols growing up, and being there for that ceremony will be a “full circle moment:”Moore was the No. 1 pick in the 2011 WNBA Draft by the Lynx. She then enjoyed an eight-year career in the league, spending it all in Minnesota. She was named the 2011 WNBA Rookie of the Year and earned league MVP honors in 2014. Moore was a six-time All-Star selection.
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