Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Basketball Team Retires Caitlin Clark’s Jersey No. 22 in Historic Ceremony
Following their loss in the 2024 NCAA National Championship game, the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team announced the retirement of superstar Caitlin Clark’s jersey No. 22. Clark, considered one of the greatest college basketball players of all time, will be honored on February 2 during a game against the USC Trojans. This announcement has sparked immense interest among fans, with ticket prices for the game reaching record highs. Online ticket marketplace TickPick reported that the cheapest ticket to the ceremony is $711, making it the most expensive women’s basketball ticket on record.
Previously, the most expensive women’s college basketball ticket was for Clark’s last home game at Iowa, with tickets selling for $358 to $450. Fans are now willing to pay over $1,000 to witness Clark’s jersey retirement at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The ceremony promises to be a historic event as Clark’s No. 22 takes its place among the arena’s prestigious collection of retired jerseys.
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