Caitlin Clark's hidden side: The Fever star's emotional confession ahead of jersey retirement shocks fans

Caitlin Clark's college career merits every accolade. On February 2, the University of Iowa will retire its former player's jersey in an emotional ceremony. However, the former Hawkeyes guard mentioned that such tributes reveal a side of her that not many know about.

During her four years at Iowa, Clark became the face of women's college basketball. Her charisma stole the spotlight, and her talent set several NCAA records, including the most career points overall.

In mid-December, the University of Iowa announced that it would retire Clark's No. 22 jersey. Reflecting on the ceremony, Clark itted that this will bring out a side of her that she does not usually show.

Caitlin Clark's vulnerable side

In an interview with David Eickholt of 247 Sports, Clark confessed that she is not typically an emotional person, saying, "But I feel like this will probably make me a little more emotional. Now that I'm not actually playing, I feel like I'll be more emotional even though I'm not a super emotional person."

Although the WNBA star itted her emotional vulnerability, she expressed gratitude for the honor and the opportunity to play for the Hawkeyes. "I'm just very grateful and thankful to have played at a place that loves women's basketball the way it does. It has really helped me flourish," Clark said.

The ceremony will take place before the game against USC, scheduled for 12:30 p.m. CT. Fox and the Hawkeye Radio Network will broadcast the game and ceremony live.

Lisa Bluder's pride

Former head coach Lisa Bluder, who coached Clark during her four years at Iowa, praised Clark and the Hawkeyes as role models. "You want good role models in television. I think our team was that. I think Caitlin was that."

"I'm just so glad that people are paying attention now and understanding the value of women's sports," said Bluder, who retired the same year Clark moved on to the WNBA.