The number 22 jersey of the Iowa Hawkeyes and the all-time leading scorer of the women’s college basket, Caitlin Clark, is one of those once-in-a-lifetime players. Her career journey and her basketball pedigree are unmatched.
She has talked about her parents in various interviews, who also come from an athletic background. Let’s learn more about Caitlin Clark’s parents and what they are doing right now.
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Who Are Caitlin Clark’s Parents?
The parents of the star guard of the Iowa Hawkeyes are Brent Clark and Anne Nizzi-Clark, who have three children in total. Her siblings are also both aspiring athletes at collegiate level and her dad, Brent, was also a basketball player when he was their age. Caitlin Clark’s grandfather from her mother’s side was the legendary coach Bob Nizzi of Dowling Catholic High School.
Brent currently holds the position of Executive Vice president at Concentric International. While, her mother, Anne Nizzi-Clark is the Vice President of, CC22 Ventures LLC and manages Caitlin’s name, image, and likeness deals through her company. She finished her degree in English from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Where Does Caitlin Clark’s Parents Live?
The whole Clark family is an Iowa native residing in West Des Moines, Iowa where Brent Clark and Anne Nizzi live and work. On the other hand, Caitlin Clark was born and raised in nearby Des Moines.
However, as of now, she lives near the University of Iowa where she plays for the Hawkeyes while getting her degree in marketing like her mom, especially after attending a lecture from her associate professor, Nancy Abram.
Caitlin Clark’s Ethnicity, Nationality And Religion
Both Brent Clark and Anne Nizzi-Clark are American nationals and her dad, Brent is of white ethnicity while her mom, Anne is of Italian descent. The whole Clark family including Caitlin Clark are avid followers of their Catholic faith and even attended Dowling Catholic High School in her hometown.
Caitlin Clark’s Parents’ Net Worth
While there is no official information about the financials of Brent and Anne, based on their job title of Executive Vice President and Vice President of Product Marketing, their combined net worth is estimated to be over $3 million as of 2024.
Caitlin Clark’s net worth is also in the same ballpark of $3 million due to her NIL deals and endorsements.
Caitlin Clark’s Siblings
Caitlin Clark has two athletic siblings: an older brother named Blake who played football as a quarterback at Iowa State University from 2019 to 2022, and a younger brother named Colin who is a senior at Dowling Catholic High School and plays basketball for the school’s team.
All three siblings share a special bond and are extremely supportive of each other’s athletic careers and aspirations.
Conclusion
This year, Caitlin Clark is going down in the history books for her performance and records in the realm of women’s college basketball. She is a perfect model for others like her with similar dreams and we are excited and impatient to watch her play in the WNBA. Let us take time to congratulate her on her historic record.
