In a heartfelt Instagram post that has taken the sports world by storm, **Iowa basketball legend and WNBA rookie sensation Caitlin Clark** revealed she is expecting her first child with her longtime partner. The announcement comes during what has already been a groundbreaking year for the 22-year-old athlete, who has taken the WNBA by storm with the Indiana Fever.
*”Life’s greatest blessing yet… can’t wait to meet our little one next year,”* Clark wrote alongside a photo of her holding a tiny pair of baby sneakers.
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### **How Fans Reacted**
The news has sparked an outpouring of love from fans, teammates, and fellow athletes:
– **Diana Taurasi** commented: *”Future MVP in the making! Congrats, Caitlin!”*
– **Iowa Hawkeyes’ official account** posted: *”From draining threes to diaper duty—you’ve got this, Caitlin!”*
– **WNBA fans** have already started joking about the baby’s *”first crossover dribble.”*
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### **What This Means for Her Career**
While some have wondered how pregnancy might affect Clark’s meteoric rise, sources close to the **Indiana Fever** confirm the organization is fully supportive:
– **Expected maternity leave timeline:** Clark plans to play through most of the 2025 season before taking a short break.
– **Training adjustments:** The Fever’s medical team is working with her on a modified fitness plan.
– **Long-term impact:** History shows elite athletes like **Skylar Diggins-Smith** and **A’ja Wilson** have returned stronger after motherhood.
Clark herself seems unfazed, joking in a recent interview:
*”If I can handle 20,000 screaming fans, I can handle a 2 AM feeding.”*
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### **The Backstory: Clark’s Private Life**
Clark has kept her relationship largely out of the spotlight, but close friends say her partner (a former college athlete) has been her *”biggest supporter.”* The couple reportedly plans to raise their child in **Indianapolis**, where Clark is already a hometown hero.
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