What a ride! National Runner Up!🙌🏻Though a final win was our goal,our Hawks did amazing things.They set attendance & viewership records.They changed narratives & minds. But,the best thing? They touched hearts. They certainly did mine❤️I love you Hawks & I thx you.
#ForeverGrateful
People!!!!
@kate_martin22
!!!!
@LVAces
You’re gonna loveee Kate! Hawkeye Nation sure does!!!!😊Way to go, Kate!!!! We are so proud of you and love you so much! You soooo deserve this opportunity! Let’s Goooo!!!!🙌🏻
As I unpacked my bag tonight, I found these NCAA pins, given to participants. Wearing them, as I coached this special group of Hawks, will forever be a memory of a lifetime.🙌🏻And, I’m forever grateful.🙏🏼
Not the ending we envisioned… but what a ride it has been!🙌🏻Our staff can not be more proud of our Hawks! They have been a blast to coach allll year long. Kudos to LSU on playing a heckuva game. We’re so proud of our fight-it just wasn’t our day. But,what a year!🙌🏻
#HawkeyePride
I mean… there are cool nights… and then there are realllly cool nights!🤩In case you missed it…Caitlin nailed it on Saturday Night Live! 🐐 status in all realms! Tellin’ jokes on live TV as easy as she swishes it from the logo!🐐
Good morning! Good morning! Yep! It’s a “double” good morning day when you have not 1 player get drafted in the
@WNBA
BUT 2!!!!🤩🤩 Let’s Goooo!!!!👊🏻
Congrats Caitlin & Kate! So happy for you, so proud of you & love you both! Keep chasing your dreams!🙌🏻God bless!
“We’re off to see the Wizard…of Westwood”!😉 Seriously, we’re so pumped to support
@CaitlinClark22
at the prestigious Wooden Award Ceremony, honoring the great John Wooden. Wheels Up to LA! Let’s Goooo!!!!
Hawkeye Fans, we’ve seen you & heard you every step of the way!🙌🏻And, we’ve truly appreciated each of you. YOU are what makes our program so special. We’re so sorry we didn’t get the W for you today. But, Plz know, we thx you & we ❤️you so very much! See you next year. God bless!
I can’t possibly begin to adequately thx so many of you who reached out about my Dad.❤️I’m likely still processing yesterday’s array of emotion & uncertain when all will actually hit me.But what has hit, is gratitude.🙏🏼The kindness has been overwhelming & means so much. Thx you❤️
And, how ‘bout that?! 😀Our Hawks just beat South Carolina to advance to the National Title Game! 🙌🏻 Let’s Goooo!!!!👊🏻 We are soooo happy & so, so grateful! What. A.Night!!!!🙌🏻
This is a moment…our final practice circle.🖤💛Words can’t express how special it is to get to practice on the very last day that is possible to do so !🙌🏻 And, when you get to do it with people you truly love?? It’s beyond special! We ❤️ our circle & the people in it.
Hawk Fans...Please help us officially welcome our newest Hawkeye,
@LucyOlsenbball
🙌🏼She's a great player, but she's an even greater person. You're gonna love her...we already do!😊Thx for joining us, Lucy! We're so proud & so excited! Can't wait until you're here! Let's Goooo!!!!
Folks…take a look at this photo. As a coach, it doesn’t get any better!🙌🏻 Look at each player’s face…so much joy. And, it’s all for the player that you “can’t see” in the photo!🖤💛
A great example of why they’re so fun to coach! Man, I ❤️ these guys!
People!!!! WE’RE GOING TO THE ‘SHIP!!!!🙌🏻 We are so incredibly pumped & grateful!!!! And, we can’t thx our fans enough!!!! Thx to all in the arena & to all that watched at home! You were & are so awesome! We ❤️ you all! See ya Sunday!🖤💛
On a personal note,Thx again to so many who reached out about my dad & about our games. To focus on prep & stay steady, I limited phone use & held off replying. But, plz know I truly appreciated your support & kindness. And, in time, I hope to connect. Until then, Thx You.❤️🙏🏼
Hitting the hay extremely grateful. 🙌🏻We had a practice plan, in April, on the absolute last day you could practice… because we’re competing in the National Championship game tomorrow!🙌🏻 Here’s to sweet championship dreams!😉Goodnight all! God bless and Go Hawks!!!!👊🏻
And, there it is…
@CaitlinClark22
is the winner of the prestigious Wooden Award! Congrats, Caitlin! You have earned every single one of these awards! We can not be happier for you or more proud!🙌🏻 Enjoy some time to reflect & rest-we’ll get it all rollin’ again soon enough!👊🏻😃
Can we just once again give a B1G shoutout to
@GabbieMarshall
?!🙌🏻 Her overall D was once again stellar! And, this play??😳 On top of being 1 of my faves of the game, it was a statement play!💪🏼 Awesome game, Gabbie! We’re so proud of you! Keep it rollin’!👊🏻
I could not be happier for this kid!😊
@MCzinano
just became a WNBA draftee!🙌🏻 How ‘bout that?!😀 Way to go, Mon! We are so pumped for you & beyond proud of you! Keep being wonderful you!👊🏻Love you! God bless you as you begin this new journey! Let’s Goooo!!!!
As I’m trying to slow down a bit, I realize I missed celebrating a pretty special week for
@LisaBluder
She received the prestigious Robert D. And Billie Ray Character Award👏🏼, had a birthday🥳 & saw 2 Hawks get drafted!🙌🏻So proud of my friend! Happy “Everything”, Lis! Love ya!❤️
Congrats once again to
@CaitlinClark22
She was just named the winner of the prestigious Wooden Award for the 2nd consecutive year!🙌🏻So awesome, Caitlin & so deserved!👊🏻 We continue to be so happy for you & beyond proud of you! And, you know we ❤️ you most of all!😊
Let’s Goooo… to Cleveland!🙌🏻 We can’t be any happier or more proud of our team! We got a hard fought win over LSU and now we’re headed to the Final Four!!!! Let’s Goooo!!!! Thx to all Hawk fans who came to Albany & to all that watched at home! We ❤️ you all! You’re amazing!
We are so thankful “Four It All”!🙌🏻 Our Hawks just beat Louisville to punch their ticket to the Final Four! How. ‘Bout. That????😀 We could not be happier or more proud of our Hawks! And, to our fans… we❤️ you all! Thx for being with us every step of the way! Carver West rocked!
Help us congratulate
@CaitlinClark22
on winning the
@NaismithTrophy
Player of the Year once again! It’s special to win once… and to do it twice is truly amazing!🙌🏻Way to go, CC! We are so incredibly proud of you & we love ya!😊
We are at the Final Four Salute Party honoring the teams and
@sgoodman40
just received the Elite 90 Award, recognizing the highest GPA among all competing athletes! Congrats, Sharon! We are so happy for you & proud of you!
Ladies and Gentlemen…Hannah Stuelke! 🙌🏻
A simply incredible performance!😳Congrats, Hannah! We’re so proud of you & we’re so “happy” … just like you!😉 Keep building on this, Han… way to go!👊🏻
I mean…this is just cool. 🇺🇸 Thx Mr. President, for recognizing Caitlin… and you’re right,
@uiowa
is proud of her & our Hawks! And, we’re so thankful!🙌🏻
Oh. My. Goodness!!!!🙌🏻 Our Hawks just beat a heckuva Nebraska team to win our 3rd straight B1G Ten Tournament Championship! The B1G is an awesome league-hats off to the Huskers. We cannot be more proud of our Hawks or happier! We’re heading home with hardware! Let’s Goooo!!!!👊🏻
Ladies & Gentleman, may I introduce you to the
@NCAA
All Time Leading Scorer in Women’s Basketball history! Congrats
@CaitlinClark22
We are beyond proud of you, so happy for you & we love you!🖤💛Enjoy the moment! All the rest of us are, too!😊❤️
We lost a tough road game against a good,hard-nosed Nebraska team. While we wish we coulda, woulda & shoulda done some things differently, hats off to Nebraska. The B1G is tough & that’s what makes it great-even on hard days. Our Hawks will re-group! Thx for sticking with ‘em!👊🏻
You know “who” is really special?
@sgoodman40
!😊 She is a stellar student & a truly stellar human being! Congrats, Sharon! We ❤️ you & we are so very proud of you in receiving this honor again!🙌🏻 Only player to win it twice!👊🏻
What a night! So awesome to see
@CaitlinClark22
receive her award! It was also fun to hear
@LisaBluder
& Caitlin talk about our season! Congrats, CC! You’re so deserving! We’re so proud of you & so happy for you! Enjoy it all-we’ll get it rollin’ again soon! For now, rest!😊
So proud of this kid!
@addiogrady22
had a heckuva game… just when our Hawks needed it most! She played great, physical D & ran one heckuva “football route” to catch & finish a pass from Caitlin!🙌🏻Way to go, Addie! So happy for you & proud of you! Keep it rollin’!👊🏻
Ladies and Gentleman, the Naismith National Player of the Year…Caitlin Clark!!!!🙌🏻 Congrats, CC…so deserved! We couldn’t be happier for you and our Hawks! Enjoy the moment & keep it rollin’!👊🏻
I got my photo taken with lotsa greatness at the Wooden awards! 👀So many 🐐 were running around!😉Truly, it was pretty cool to see so many great coaches supporting great players! Speaking of great, one more congrats to our great Hawk
@CaitlinClark22
for winning the Wooden!😊🙌🏻
Championship Game Day!!!!🙌🏻 Our Hawks had a focused, fun & memorable shootaround. Now, all are lockin’ in…Let’s Goooo, Hawks!!! Beat South Carolina!!!!👊🏻
I need to process…but for now…Thx you from the bottom of my/our hearts. 🖤💛 Hawk fans, we thank you and we truly ❤️ you! 55,646 of you in Kinnick?! 👀 This is the stuff of dreams!🙌🏻
Today my fave 2023
@WNBA
Draft Pick flew to Los Angeles! I, along with our staff, can not be any more proud of
@MCzinano
Enjoy her
@LASparks
She’s a special one!😊 Love you, Mon! Have a blast! We’re with you all the day! God bless!
Hawk Fans, please help us congratulate
@GustafsonMeg10
& her London team on becoming Eurocup Champions!🏆 An incredible accomplishment! Way to go, Megan! We are so happy for you and we are so proud of you! And, we always love ya!😊Enjoy the celebration!!!! God bless!
Our Hawks battled against a very good Ohio State team & came up a bit short. We’ll learn from it, work to improve & get back on track. The B1G Ten is a heckuva league-proud to be part of it. Thx to our great fans. We ❤️ you guys & will see ya next week back in Carver! Go Hawks!
I just wanna give a shoutout to
@jada_gyamfi
On top of producing great GoPro footage😉,she’s an amazing teammate! She works hard & keeps things fun! Though she doesn’t get many minutes-yet, I can assure you she is a B1G catalyst to our success ! Keep it rollin, J!👊🏻Proud of you!
And then… there was 1…
@CaitlinClark22
is THE BEST of the best in all sports! Congrats, Caitlin! We are so very proud of you and we love you!❤️ ps it’s misty in here!😊
Thx to so many for continuing to inquire about future Hawkeye Ava Jones & her mother. They remain in Louisville, holding, in medically induced comas. Plz continue prayers for them & family!🙏🏼An unfathomable time for tremendous people💔
Jones Family Fund
Wow! Hawk Fans…we truly have run out of words of how to thank you!🖤💛What a moment tonight was! We ❤️ you & we thx you! There’s no place like Iowa City!🙌🏻
👀This was a pretty cool acknowledgement from Nike, too, huh?!😊 All the way from Hawkins & Elliot Drive to Broadway… what a fun “drive”
@CaitlinClark22
Keep rollin’!👊🏻😀
Our Hawks are feeling soooo grateful to be “Elite”!🙌🏻 We’re heading to the Elite 8… Let’s Goooo!!!!👊🏻 And, a B1G shoutout to our fans that we’re here… felt like “Carver West”!👊🏻Thx to all who cheered from home… we felt you, too!😊
Every road battle is tough in the B1G. Our Hawks lost to a very good Indiana team tonight in a tough road environment. Though disappointed, our group will battle back. They always have. Thx for being with ‘em… see ya back in Carver on Sunday.
I mean… this was just an incredible play! Soooo worthy of re-tweeting and re-watching!🙌🏻Way to go “Gabbie 🐐 Marshall”!!!! So happy for you & always so proud!
How. ‘Bout. Kate. Martin?👀 People, this is awesome!🙌🏻 Congrats, Kate! So proud of you in every way! From your play to your leadership… you’re in a class of your own!👊🏻 Keep things rollin’!
The Glue!
Kate Martin is the first
@IowaWBB
player to ever amass 900+ points, 500+ rebounds, 400+ assists, 120+ steals, and 60+ blocks in a career.
#Hawkeyes
Hey, Hawk Fans! It’s been pretty “sweet”, hasn’t it?😊And, now… it’s also “elite”! How special is that?🙌🏻
We’re so thankful & so pumped to have beaten Colorado!👊🏻
Thx for being with us every step of the way! We so appreciate each of you & we ❤️ you guys!
Perspective can be so hard after a season ends...
@LisaBluder
is special.🖤💛
This team & staff's journey has been so special.
And, the fact that "We got to do this together", will forever be special.🙌🏼
This tells you all you need to know about
@davismolly14
❤️ And, it also tells you about how thankful and proud we are to coach her!🙌🏻A great young woman… who’s also a pretty great player!😉Way to play, Molly!👊🏻
Molly Davis: “Just to like think of where I was at Central Michigan to here now — it kinda chokes me up a little bit talking about it. But it’s really cool just for coach Bluder to give me an opportunity to play at a place like this.”
What a season! What a group of young Hawks! Despite Covid challenges & youth we won 20 games,made it to B1G Tourney Champ game, danced in the Sweet 16 & battled UConn for much of game! Our staff is so proud & we ❤️our team! Thx for your support,Hawks fans! The future is bright!👊🏼
This. Pretty awesome stuff from
@EWeezy_For3eezy
in what it looks like to lead her team, especially the rook
@CaitlinClark22
, that plays her position. It's also pretty awesome & not surprising to hear how CC is working to fit in.All the best as you work & build CC, Erica & Co.👊🏼
The way Erica Wheeler is looking out for Caitlin Clark is everything.
She shares why it was important to take her under her wing when she joined the Fever.
“I’m gonna take the first step to let her know I’m here, I got you, whatever you need as your vet”
For the 3rd consecutive year, may I introduce you to the B1G Ten Player of the Year,
@CaitlinClark22
!🙌🏻 Congrats, CC! We are so so happy for you so proud of you! You’ve worked so hard for all of your accolades…and you’re making B1G, magical dreams come true!🙌🏻 Keep dreamin’!
I enjoyed following Monika’s career in the Big Ten. A great post threat, she has the ability to score down low and has a high basketball IQ! Welcome to LA Monika Czinano!
@MCzinano
@LASparks
This.
@LisaBluder
once again gives great insight. Caitlin, our team and this new generation of athletes are navigating new waters. I not only share Lisa's appreciation & perspective...but, I also simply appreciate Lisa for her leadership & support for all in this new era.
Hawk Fans, you’re truly THE best! After sprinting to make connection to CR from LA-we walk on plane to cheers when
@lisabluder
recognized! Honestly,there’s nothing like being a Hawkeye! Thx to all on our flight and to Hawk fans everywhere! We literally fly high with all of you!😉
Though so disappointed,we remain so proud of our Hawks. They battled hard against a very good, well coached Creighton team. We wish them all the best moving forward. And,Hawk fans? Thx you so much! You’re incredible. So sry we couldn’t give you a win today. We❤️you & we thx you.
We’re so pumped to be heading to the championship of the B1G Ten Tourney! 👊🏻We had a great team win over Michigan! 4 in double figures & we had an arena record of 30 assists! And, 1 of the B1Ggest assists? Our AMAZING crowd!🙌🏻Thx, Hawk Fans! See ya tomorrow!🖤💛
Every time I think the folks
@nike
can’t be in cooler or creative … they are! This congrats to Caitlin is awesome!🔥
Thx, Nike… for all of your support of Caitlin, of all of our Hawks and of all womens’ hoops!👊🏻
It takes a once-in-a-generation player to break a record that’s stood for generations.
Congratulations to
@caitlinclark22
— the new owner of the all-time NCAA scoring record.
Hawk fans, plz help us give B1G Birthday wishes to 1 of our B1G Dawgs, Sydney Affolter!😊🎂 Hope your day was as special & fun as a B1G Time “And 1”!😜 We love you, Syd & we’re so thankful we get to spend B1G days with you!😊 God bless… love you!
Just a B1G shoutout to all of our former players…we hope you feel a part of this Final Four berth, because you are! Every era helps shape the next. We hope you’re truly sharing in this moment!🙌🏻Your ol’ coaches love you guys and we remain so thankful that we got to coach you!❤️
Happy Birthday to truly one of the best coaches, one of the best people and one of the best friends!🙌🏻 Hope your day was a great one, Lisa & allowed you some time to reflect on your past year… especially the past few weeks!😀 Love ya! God bless!
This.🖤💛 This is what it’s all about. It’s always about the relationships along the way.❤️ Thx for this post, Guys! We love you all! Thx for believing way back when & now. 👊🏻
How happy are we for this kid notching her 1000th point in our victory over Indiana?!🙌🏻Congrats, Kate! We’re so proud of you & pumped you hit this milestone! And, we love ya!😊
How sweet it is to be so, so happy for our Hawks!😊 They got the 2nd round win over Georgia to advance to the Sweet 16!!!! Let’s Goooo… to Seattle!🙌🏻 Hawk Fans… you were once again amazing! SOLDOUT & SOOOO loud!😀 You we’re there allll season long. We thx you & we ❤️ you!🖤💛
I am so happy for
@LisaBluder
Another great recognition for 1 of the very best to ever coach...she just got named a semi-finalist for National Coach of the Year! Congrats, Lisa! So deserved. Let's keep havin' blast on this ride!
So proud of
@sydneyaffolter1
She has been everything our team has needed… and she ended up on the All Tourney Team!
#B1GDawg
Way to go, Syd! So happy for you!👊🏻Keep it rollin’ in the NCAAs!
We’re so pumped to now be in Albany! 🙌🏻After a great team dinner, all Hawks are now tucked in their beds.😴Practice is tomorrow morning & we can’t wait! 😀Sleep well, everyone & wishing you “sweet” Hawkeye dreams!😊
With no disrespect to the great George Mikan, I told
@GustafsonMeg10
that our staff may re-name the "Mikan" drill...the "Megan"! We have a strong point, right?😉 Honestly, in all my years of coaching posts, I've never seen any player do it better or enjoy it more!😊
Every now & then, during a practice, I can get a little choked up with gratitude...today was 1 of those days. 🖤💛As a coach, it's simply so cool to see leaders lead, confidence grow & intensity balanced with joy! Today, our staff saw all of that & more!🙌🏼Let's Go!!!!
I mean, really… how cool is it that
@uiowa
has one of “the” best women’s AND men’s players in the country?!👀😀 Congrats Caitlin & Keegan! Thx for making all Hawk fans so proud.
B1G congrats to
@GabbieMarshall
on her career night!🙌🏻Way to go, Gabbie! 👏🏼We’re so happy for you & proud of you! And, we love ya!😊 Keep things rollin’ & adding to your records!👊🏻
We're so thankful...we found a way🙌🏼...
@CaitlinClark22
is just built differently🧊🔥...and our Hawk Fans were B1G Time in helping us get the win over Michigan State!!!!👊🏼Thx to all in Carver & to all who watched at home. We heard you & we felt you! Let's Goooo!!!!
Good mornin’! Woke up feeling pumped & thankful! Thankful that our Hawks got a W & pumped that we had a blast with so many Top Young Guns!😀 And, can I just say again how much we appreciate our amazing fans? Yep! Pumped & thankful!🙌🏻😊 Wishing all a great Monday! Let’s Goooo!👊🏻
Heckuva video, for a heckuva season!🙌🏻 Thx to our Hawks, to our staff, to our administration AND to our fans for a season we’ll always remember!❤️
Thx also to
@FlightCrew319
for creating yet another awesome video! What a ride we have all enjoyed! Thx to all!
#ForeverFamily
🖤💛
We’re still feeling soooo thankful & so proud of our Hawks!!!! 😊
Back-to-back championship games!🙌🏻
1 more practice & 1 more game for the championship with this group!❤️
Beyond special…beyond grateful!!!!🙏🏼