DALLAS — University of Iowa junior Caitlin Clark is the recipient of the 2023 Wade Trophy. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA).

Clark is the first Hawkeye to earn the distinction, which is the oldest and most prestigious national player of the year honor in women’s basketball. She is the first Big Ten player to win the award since Purdue’s Stephanie White in 1999.

Additionally, Clark was included on the Coaches’ All-America team as chosen by Division I head coaches.