Caitlin Clark was already in mid-season form on Sunday.
The Indiana Fever star took center stage at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa, where she played her college ball, for a preseason game against the Brazilian National Team. ESPN’s lead WNBA team was on-site for the occasion, and good thing they were.
With under a minute left in the third quarter, Clark pulled up from beyond her “22” logo that now lives permanently on the court at Carver to honor her accomplishments in college. Of course, the sharpshooter drained it, and ESPN’s lead women’s basketball announcer Ryan Ruocco gave his signature call.
Caitlin Clark from DEEPER than her 22 logo on the floor at Carver-Hawkeye Arena 🤯 pic.twitter.com/WMy1xAVPcV
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 4, 2025
“Here’s Clark. Wow,” Ruocco said as the former Iowa Hawkeye launched the deep three. “You bet! From beyond the logo! Then a little point afterward,” the announcer bellowed.
The best part? Clark’s point was directed at Ruocco. The star guard was asked about the instance after the game, and gave the ESPN announcer some love when asked if there was any story behind the point.
Caitlin pointed at PxP man Ryan Ruocco after her 36 footer: “He’s the man… I’m sure he had a good ‘you bet call'”
And, CC on getting the CHA experience again:
“The amount of young girls and young boys that scream for me to sign their stuff, I don’t take that for granted…” https://t.co/84J6Wnfi9h pic.twitter.com/IuDoXNgsal
— Blake Hornstein (@BlakeHornTV) May 4, 2025
“No story, just my guy Ryan Ruocco. He’s the man. I like him. I’m sure he had a good ‘You bet!’ call, yeah,” Clark said.
Turns out, Clark was right. You bet Ryan Ruocco said “You bet!” Clark’s shot was certainly worthy of it.
About Drew Lerner
Drew Lerner is a staff writer for Awful Announcing and an aspiring cable subscriber. He previously covered sports media for Sports Media Watch. Future beat writer for the Oasis reunion tour.