Caitlin Clark has paid tribute to a former Iowa basketball analyst who has died just before Christmas from cancer at the age of 41.
Jamie Cavey-Lang, who also played for Iowa, passed away over the weekend leaving behind her husband and three children.
And as news of her passing was announced, Clark paid tribute by sharing a picture of her being interviewed by Cavey-Lang back in February at Iowa.
‘Will cherish the special moments we got to share with you,’ Clark wrote as the caption, alongside four black-heart emojis.
Iowa women’s basketball also paid tribute to Cavey-Lang on Monday, writing on Instagram: ‘The voice of our favorite memories.
‘Jamie brought joy to all she encountered. She was an All-B1G competitor and an enthusiastic and entertaining color analyst.
Caitlin Clark paid tribute a former Iowa basketball analyst who has died at the age 41
‘More importantly, she was an incredible friend and mother. Rest in peace, Jamie Cavey Lang. We’re forever grateful you are part of the Hawkeye family.’
Clark left Iowa and college basketball for the WNBA earlier in the year, being taken as first pick by the Indiana Fever and driving interest in the league to unprecedented levels.
Earlier in December, Clark was named athlete of the year by TIME magazine for her transformative impact on women’s basketball.
Reflecting on her year, Clark said: ‘I’ve been able to captivate so many people that have never watched women’s sports, let alone women’s basketball, and turn them into fans.’
She added: ‘Personally, I’m just scratching the surface of what I can do and hopefully how I can change the world and impact people.
‘There’s also been so many people that are not involved in women’s sports, that are just in the workforce, or whatever they do, and they’re just like, ‘Thank you for what you do for women.’ I’ve heard that a million times.’
