Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrates with Jason Sudeikis.Photo:Sarah Stier/Getty
Sarah Stier/Getty
Caitlin Clarkand the Iowa Hawkeyes had the support ofTed LassostarJason Sudeikiswhen theydefeated the LSU Tigerson Monday.
After Iowa’s 94-87 win in the Elite 8 round, 22-year-old Clark greeted Sudeikis, 48, as fans cheered for her in the crowd.
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrates with Jason Sudeikis.Greg Fiume/NCAA Photos via Getty
Greg Fiume/NCAA Photos via Getty
The actor wasseenholding his hand to his face in the “You can’t see me” motion made famous in the NCAA tournament when LSU starAngel Reese did it to Clarklast year — an imitation of Clark, who had pulled the same move earlier in earlier rounds.
After the win, Sudeikis posed with the Hawkeyes in their celebratory team photo. Clark held up four fingers in the shot, referring to her team’s advancement to the Final Four.
Sudeikis, who frequently attends WNBA games and came to another of Clark’s games earlier this season, wore aTogethxrbrand sweatshirt that says “Everyone Watches Women’s Sports.”
In avideoshared on the Big Ten’s Instagram, the actor showed off the words on the back of his hoodie to further show his support for women’s basketball.
Clark had 41 points, seven rebounds and 12 assists in the victory, leading the Hawkeyes to their second straight Final Four. They will play UConn in the national semifinals Friday night.
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After Monday’s win, Clark celebrated her team’s advancement to the Final Four in a post on X.
“CLEVELAND!!!!!!!!!! FINAL FOUR!!!!! HAWK FANS LETS GOOOOOO,” she wrote.
Speaking toESPNafter the game, Clark said “a lot of people” doubted the Hawkeyes this season.
“A lot of people counted us out at the beginning of the year with the people we lost and all we did was work really hard. To get back here is really hard. This region was loaded with so much talent. The job’s not finished.”
The WNBA Draft is on April 15.
source: people.com
