Caitlin Clark Wins AAU Sullivan Award; Former Iowa Star is 1st-Ever 2-Time Winner

Indiana Fever guard (and ex-Iowa superstar) Caitlin Clark became the first-ever two-time winner of the AAU James E. Sullivan Award on Tuesday evening.

The Sullivan Award, which has been presented since 1930, is annually awarded to "the nation's best athlete at the Olympic, Collegiate, or similar elite level."

Clark, who is currently practicing with the Fever, was unable to attend the ceremony but appeared via Zoom.

"The AAU Sullivan Award is an incredible honor," Clark said (h/t the Associated Press). "I have been inspired by so many athletes that came before me and I hope I can be that same inspiration for the next generation to follow their dreams."

Clark's high school coach, Kristin Meyer of Dowling Catholic, accepted the award in person on her behalf.

Speedskater Emery Lehman, gymnast Frederick Richards, wrestler David Taylor, volleyball outside hitter Madisen Skinner and paraswimmer Noah Jaffe were the other finalists.

Clark ended her Iowa career with a seemingly endless list of accolades and accomplishments. She perhaps received the most acclaim for breaking the all-time Division I scoring record (women's or men's), a mark once held by Basketball Hall of Famer "Pistol" Pete Maravich.

Clark earned consensus national player of the year honors over her final two seasons, both of which ended with her leading Iowa to national title game appearances.

Now she's taking her talents to the WNBA, where she'll be making her debut with the Fever on May 14 at the Connecticut Sun.