Caitlin Clark's family: How her parents and siblings shaped her WNBA journey

Caitlin Clark’s rise from a young athlete in West Des Moines, Iowa, to a face of the WNBA was buoyed by a family that valued sports, discipline and competition. Basketball was a big part of her childhood long before she became a star with the Indiana Fever, with her parents and brothers helping create an environment in which athletic development was encouraged.Clark’s early success had not been entirely due to natural ability. She was raised with the experience of structured coaching, competitive games and various sports. Her father, Brent Clark, was a key factor in her basketball fundamentals, while her mother, Anne Clark, helped in her balance off the court.