Caitlin Clark earns praise from coach Jan Jensen amid standout WNBA season
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 8:50 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Caitlin Clark is receiving accolades from Jan Jensen, her former Iowa Hawkeyes coach, during a historic WNBA season with the Indiana Fever. Jensen expressed pride in Clark's accomplishments on social media, highlighting her consistent performance and ability to stand out. Clark is averaging 22.5 points, 8.4 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game this season, recently achieving back-to-back games with over 30 points and 10 assists. She has set multiple league records, becoming the first player in WNBA history to record 800+ points and 300+ assists in a season. The Fever currently hold a 26-14 record, securing a postseason spot with two games remaining.
- •Clark averaging 22.5 points, 8.4 assists, and 3.9 rebounds this season.
- •She set a WNBA record with 800+ points and 300+ assists.
- •Clark scored 37 points and 10 assists against the Sky.
- •Indiana Fever holds a 26-14 record with two games left.
- •Jensen was integral in recruiting Clark to Iowa.
- 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark fans hit out after Indiana Fever teammate receives ‘MVP behavior’ shout
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark's former Iowa coach makes MVP opinion perfectly clear
- 5:24 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes coach sends her a powerful message amid historic WNBA season
"Caitlin Clark fans are fuming after one Indiana Fever player won the WNBA Player of the Month award. The Indiana Fever seem all set to make their third consecutive WNBA playoff appearance as they are currently fifth in the league after 40 regular season games.
"Caitlin Clark’s historic season with the Indiana Fever has left her former Iowa Hawkeyes coach Jan Jensen proud. Jensen was an assistant coach under Clark’s Hawkeyes HC Lisa Bluder, taking on the role after Clark graduated in 2024.
"Iowa coach Jan Jensen delivered a powerful message about Caitlin Clark as the Fever star’s record-setting season fuels a serious WNBA MVP push.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 8:50 AMCaitlin Clark fans hit out after Indiana Fever teammate receives ‘MVP behavior’ shout
Caitlin Clark fans are fuming after one Indiana Fever player won the WNBA Player of the Month award. The Indiana Fever seem all set to make their third consecutive WNBA playoff appearance as they are currently fifth in the league after 40 regular season games.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:32 AMCaitlin Clark's former Iowa coach makes MVP opinion perfectly clear
Iowa coach Jan Jensen delivered a powerful message about Caitlin Clark as the Fever star’s record-setting season fuels a serious WNBA MVP push.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:24 AMCaitlin Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes coach sends her a powerful message amid historic WNBA season
Caitlin Clark’s historic season with the Indiana Fever has left her former Iowa Hawkeyes coach Jan Jensen proud. Jensen was an assistant coach under Clark’s Hawkeyes HC Lisa Bluder, taking on the role after Clark graduated in 2024.
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