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Caitlin Clark has at all times been a baller, however even her personal highschool coach, Kristin Meyer, by no means noticed this stage of stardom coming, telling TMZ Sports activities, “I can’t say that I honestly predicted this!”
Do not get it twisted, Meyer knew from the get-go Clark was particular and would discover success — however No. 1 school girls’s basketball participant ever merely did not cross her thoughts when she had the purpose guard runnin’ decide and rolls at Dowling Catholic Excessive Faculty in West Des Moines, Iowa.
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“This level of success, and especially this level of fame that she’s achieved,” Meyer mentioned, “it’s just something I don’t think anyone could have predicted.”
Meyer, although, actually noticed the makings of it … telling us Clark noticed the sport so nicely and displayed such a excessive basketball IQ, she would give her freedom on the court docket that different gamers did not obtain.
Meyer mentioned Clark had uncommon traits off the hardwood too — glowing concerning the sharpshooter’s smile … in addition to her ardour.
Meyer revealed Clark nearly by no means made it to the College of Iowa, too … explaining to us Clark was recruited closely all through her profession — and had critically thought-about each Iowa State and Notre Dame earlier than touchdown on the Hawkeyes.
Now that her school profession is over, Meyer is wanting ahead to seeing what Clark will do with the Indiana Fever within the WNBA … telling us she’s excited to look at how the 22-year-old will adapt as soon as professionals are round her.
As for a message Coach had for her former participant, Meyer saved it candy — “We’re proud of you. We’re excited to see what you can accomplish next, and enjoy the whole process.”
“Enjoy the challenges, enjoy the successes, and take advantage of the opportunity you have.”
