More often than not, Clark had been the first pick—the easy pick—for any award or honor. That is until the Paris Olympics. In a move that garnered some controversy, Clark was left off the United States women's basketball national team roster for the Paris Olympic Games.

Caitlin Clark has been named Time's Athlete of the Year. Clark became a household name in basketball while shining in college at Iowa, where she became the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer. Clark now plays for the Indiana Fever after being picked first in the WNBA draft and is one of the most popular basketball players in the country.