Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark made a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live” during the show’s “Weekend Update” segment. The NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer is in New York for the WNBA draft, where she is expected to be the top pick by the Indiana Fever.
During her appearance on the show, Clark had a humorous exchange with anchor Michael Che, who made a joke about Iowa retiring her jersey. Clark responded with some jokes of her own, poking fun at the comedian. She then delivered a heartfelt message about her basketball future, thanking the great players who came before her and paved the way for her success.
After the show, Clark brought her former Hawkeye teammates on stage with her, capping off a busy week that included accepting the John R. Wooden Award in Los Angeles and celebrating her team’s accomplishments at a rally in Iowa.
Clark’s appearance on “Saturday Night Live” added another memorable moment to her already impressive basketball career, and fans are eagerly awaiting to see her take the next step in the WNBA.