Iowa Hawkeyes point guard Caitlin Clark is on top of the world after one of the best individual performances in NCAA history. She recorded her first triple-double to send Iowa to the Final Four for the first time in 30 years. The article below is about Caitlin’s parents, Brent and Anne-Nizzi Clark, who were just as excited as their daughter.
Who are Caitlin Clark’s parents?
The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Louisville Cardinals 97-83 to advance to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament semifinals; the last time Iowa reached the semifinals was in 1993. The Hawkeyes will play undefeated South Carolina in the national semifinals.
Caitlin averaged 27 points, 8.3 assists and 7.5 rebounds during the season to help Iowa to a 26-6 record. She had 984 points, the sixth-most in a season by any player in Division I women’s history, and more than 300 assists.
On March 30, Caitlin was named the Associated Press Women’s Basketball Player of the Year. “It’s a great honor. I picked a place that I fit in perfectly and that allows me to showcase my skill set…,” she said.
The Iowa native also picked up three other honors on the same day as she won the Wade Trophy and was named to the 10-member WBCA All-America team and the five-member Wooden Award All-American team.
The Iowa junior guard also recently received the Naismith Award for Player of the Year, and her proud parents stood next to their daughter as she accepted the award. When asked by WHO13 News how they felt about seeing their daughter receive the award, Caitlin’s mother, Anne Nizzi-Clark, said, “It’s been amazing. It’s been an amazing journey so far and [we’re] so proud of her.”
Caitlin’s father, Brent Clark, added, “It’s not just an individual award. It’s really a team award… and you can’t get those assists without your teammates.”
Meet Brent Clark, Caitlin Clark’s Father
As it turns out, Caitlin got her athletic genes from her father, Brent. He was a two-sport athlete at Simpson College. He was a four-year letterman for both the baseball and basketball teams from 1985 to 1988. Brent earned First Team All-Conference honors for the baseball team in 1985, 1987, and 1988, and earned Second Team All-Conference honors in 1986.
Caitlin has a great relationship with her father, Brent Clark. On Father’s Day (June 20, 2022), Caitlin wrote, “Happy Father’s Day to my first coach and now my biggest fan! Thank you for being the best dad and most selfless person I know! Love you forever.”
Caitlin’s parents were Ruben Dean Clark and Carol Ann Clark. Unfortunately, both of them are no longer in this world.
According to radaris.com, Brent Clark was born in June 1966. As of March 2023, he is 56 years old.
Brent Clark’s LinkedIn username says he serves as Executive Vice President at Concentric International. He joined the company as Vice President of Sales/OEM Operations in November 2010. Prior to that, Brent served as CEO & Board Member at SPAL Automotive USA.
Brent attended Simpson College to study education. He completed his bachelor’s degree in International Management, Sales and Marketing in 1988.
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Does Brent Clark use Instagram?
Unfortunately, Brent Clark is not on Instagram. However, you can find him on Facebook, where he uses his real name. He has a total of 73 friends on the platform.
Meet Anne Nizzi-Clark, Caitlin Clark’s Mother
Caitlin Clark and her mother Anne Nizzi-Clark are a wonderful mother-daughter duo. As a mother, Anne has always provided her daughter with the love and support she needed to develop her sporting career.
Anne’s parents are Robert A Nizzi and Adelaide E Nizzi. Anne’s mother, Adelaide Nizzi, is 81 years old as of 2023. Adelaide attended Dowling Catholic High School and attended Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart (Omaha, Nebraska).
Born in February 1969, Anne Nizzi-Clark is 54 years old at the time of writing this article.
As of March 2023, there are no details about Anne’s occupation. During high school, she attended Dowling Catholic High School.
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Is Anne Nizzi-Clark on Instagram?
Anne Nizzi-Clark is not on Instagram. However, you can find her on Twitter and Facebook. Her Twitter username is @Anne Clark and she has over 100 followers on this platform. Additionally, you can also find him on Facebook.
Related FAQs
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Where do Caitlin Clark’s parents live?
Caitlin’s parents live in West Des Moines, Iowa.
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Are Caitlin Clark’s parents married or divorced?
At the time of this writing, Caitlin’s parents were still married.
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How many children do Caitlin Clark’s parents have?
In addition to Caitlin, her parents have two children: Blake and Colin. Blake, 23, plays football as a Quarterback at Iowa State. Some of the awards and honors Blake has received include the Dr. Gerald Lage Academic Achievement Award (2023), CSC Academic All-District Award (2022), Academic All-Big 12 Award (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022), and Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (F21, S22, F22).
Caitlin’s other brother, Colin, plays multiple sports for Dowling City High School, where he is a senior. On November 9, 2022, Colin took to Facebook to ask for donations for the Christmas Basket Business Committee he serves on. The Christmas Basket Business Committee has been helping low-income and underprivileged families have a happier holiday season for 50 years by raising funds through donations to purchase groceries, household essentials, winter coats, and other items.