“Peak Dad Move”: Caitlin Clark’s Dad ‘Preparing’ for Final 4 Leaves Fans in Awe

Published 04/05/2024, 9:44 PM EDT

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As much as the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer, Caitlin Clark’s father is also garnering love and attention from the basketball world. It looks like he is also feeling what everybody does when they watch the incredible Naismith Player of the Year perform on the hardwood. However, who knew he would break into the pantry and bring some snacks along for the Final Four game? That too in his hoodie pockets.

Tonight, Caitlin Clark and the Hawkeyes faced the UConn Huskies in a memorable Final Four matchup. Both the teams had been making waves on their side of the court ahead of this game. And tonight they decided to present a spectacle for the fans at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland. But for the fans and family, it was a game to enjoy just like a movie.

Multiple clips showed Caitlin Clark’s father Brent looking around in his kangaroo pocket. While there is no surety if it was an edible or he was just checking for his keys, the basketball world was quick to record it. As the announcers showed him on the camera and joked about his ultimate dad move, the fans were also on the same bandwagon.

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Caitlin Clark’s dad wins the internet over

In a game where all eyes should have been on the Hawkeyes sensation, Brent Clark became the focus for some time. With him nibbling on his snack pocket munchies, fans could not stay calm. A Caitlin Clark follower went into a hysterical moment when he saw Papa Clark pulling snacks out of his pockets.

An X user thought that Brent Clark could not outdo his previous fatherly acts of keeping up with his daughter’s games. However, he reached his ultimate to prove them wrong.

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Looks like Caitlin Clark also lost some fans today, because they are now bigger fans of her father. Is there going to be another Battle of Legends at the Clark home tonight?

A follower was simply impressed by Brent’s ability to sneak the snacks into the arena. Is he wishing that he would have thought of this too? Who wouldn’t.

Another X user was just having a moment of laughter as the announcers too added their views on live TV. Frank much?

Some fans also started comparing him to Napolean Dynamite filling up his pockets and bags with puffs, saying that this is what Brent must have done back at home.

On the other hand, some were enjoying the fact that he had a pocket full of snacks. Something a father would totally do as they go on a road trip or game. With this, Brent became everyone’s favorite dad.

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It looked like Brent Clark was ready to enjoy Caitlin Clark and Co. trying to take over Paige Bueckers and the Huskies tonight. Or maybe he needed the carbs for some energy to keep up with one of the most exciting matchups of the season. And the way the game went, we are sure his pockets would have been empty by the end of it.

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The Hawkeyes came out on top 71-69 after a controversial foul call on the Huskies’ Aaliyah Edwards. While Clark had her customary all-around game with 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, she was shut down well by UConn. Now all eyes are on the National Championship Game on Sunday as Iowa will go up against the South Carolina Gamecocks. Wouldn’t be surprising to see Clark Sr. going into his pockets again.

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Srashti Sharma

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Srashti Sharma is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports, known for her in-depth researching skills. From the very first time that she heard about Kobe Bryant, she herself cultivated a Mamba Mentality. She loves the competitive nature of the sport which fuels her inner sportswoman.
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Pragya Vashisth