Iowa Hawkeyes standout Caitlin Clark surprised audiences with her appearance on “Saturday Night Live” this past weekend, captivating viewers as her star power continued to ascend in anticipation of the WNBA Draft and her forthcoming professional debut.

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During her SNL cameo, Clark joined hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che on “Weekend Update.” The future Indiana Fever sensation addressed Che’s previous quips about women’s basketball, concluding with gratitude towards the trailblazing women who paved the way before her.

Clark didn’t just grace the SNL stage; she also embraced the festivities ahead of the WNBA Draft on Monday night. Shedding her varsity jacket in favor of a chic ensemble—comprising a white cropped top, black wide-legged pants, a sling bag, Nike sneakers, and accessorizing with jewelry—she exuded effortless style.

Currently relishing her time in New York prior to the draft, Clark is poised to be selected as the top overall pick by the Indiana Fever. With the Fever scheduled for a spotlight-heavy season—36 out of 40 regular-season games slated for national TV—the WNBA is capitalizing on the Caitlin Clark phenomenon.

Caitlin Clark Finished Her College Career With Several Records Despite No National Championship Win

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Despite not clinching a National Championship during her collegiate journey, NCAA Division I’s all-time leading scorer Caitlin Clark leaves an indelible legacy on the sport. Concluding her career with a remarkable 3,951 points, she secures her place as the sixth-highest scorer across all divisions in college basketball history.

Recently surpassing Pete Maravich as the leading scorer in D-I history, Clark had already claimed the women’s NCAA scoring record earlier in the season, surpassing Kelsey Plum, and surpassed Lynette Woodard’s longstanding record from 1977 to 1981 for points scored at Kansas.