Caitlin Clark, wearing a pink Iowa jersey, changed her name to: Why was she looking so tough?
But in a recent matchup with Illinois, Clark’s jersey had a different name on the back. In the face of a sea of black and yellow in the stands, pink took center stage on the floor as the No. 4 Hawkeyes won handily, 101-85.
In memory of the late Coach Kay Yow, the pink uniforms were a part of the Play 4 Kay campaign, which aimed to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research.
The names on the athletes’ jerseys were not their own, which was a heartfelt gesture. Honoring her family friend Dan Keough, who fought colorectal cancer in 2012, Clark wore “Keough” on her jersey. During the breast cancer awareness game, every player on the Iowa squad wore a different name in remembrance of a loved one.
For Clark, the tribute was more than just a token gesture. The senior athlete recorded her 16th career triple-double in addition to her sixth of the current campaign. In his outstanding performance against the Fighting Illini, Clark finished with 24 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Dan Keough: Who is he?
The recognized name on Clark’s jersey, Keough, is an Iowa alumnus who has been following Clark’s basketball career since the fourth grade and serves as chairman and CEO of Holmes Murphy & Associates. Upon Clark’s initial recognition of Keough in 2022, he conveyed his “honor” at seeing his name on her jersey.
Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 jersey represents brilliance in women’s basketball and is more than just a piece of memorabilia. Carver-Hawkeye Stadium patrons proudly display “Clark” on their backs, a testament to her growing prominence in the game.
But in a recent matchup with Illinois, Clark’s jersey had a different name on the back. In the face of a sea of black and yellow in the stands, pink took center stage on the floor as the No. 4 Hawkeyes won handily, 101-85.
In memory of the late Coach Kay Yow, the pink uniforms were a part of the Play 4 Kay campaign, which aimed to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research.
The names on the athletes’ jerseys were not their own, which was a heartfelt gesture. Honoring her family friend Dan Keough, who fought colorectal cancer in 2012, Clark wore “Keough” on her jersey. During the breast cancer awareness game, every player on the Iowa squad wore a different name in remembrance of a loved one.
For Clark, the homage meant more than just sentimental value. The senior athlete recorded her 16th career triple-double in addition to her sixth of the current campaign. In his outstanding performance against the Fighting Illini, Clark finished with 24 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Dan Keough: Who is he?
The recognized name on Clark’s jersey, Keough, is an Iowa alumnus who has been following Clark’s basketball career since the fourth grade and serves as chairman and CEO of Holmes Murphy & Associates. Upon Clark’s initial recognition of Keough in 2022, he conveyed his “honor” at seeing his name on her jersey.
“I’m honored to have @CaitlinClark22 wearing my name on her jersey at tonight’s game,” he stated in a tweet.”Caitlin’s grit, spirit, competitive nature, and positivity that draw fans to her are the same characteristics those fighting cancer have to exhibit to compete with the disease.”