Just minutes into Iowa’s second-round NCAA Tournament game against No. 10 seed Georgia, Caitlin Clark did what she does best: drain a logo three like it was just another jumper in warmups. That moment, two years ago, left fans stunned and opponents scrambling. “When she crosses half court, she’s in her range,” Steph Curry had told ESPN back then. “Logo 3s deflate the opponent because there’s no real defense for it.” That night, Clark went 4-for-10 from deep, including that memorable one from the logo. Fast forward two years—same arena, same shot.

But this time, it’s even bigger. Clark returned to Carver-Hawkeye Arena, not as a Hawkeye, but as a WNBA rookie with the Indiana Fever, for a preseason matchup against Brazil. The place was packed with screaming fans, the loudest atmosphere some Fever players said they’d ever experienced. And once again, Clark delivered.

Early in the game, she stepped back from the massive “22” logo etched on the court. It’s the very same spot where she cemented her name in history by breaking the NCAA scoring record, and launched a three-pointer from 36 feet out. Nothing but net. The arena erupted.

What else do you expect? The moment, of course, went viral within minutes. But it was WNBA legend Ticha Penicheiro’s Instagram reaction that captured it best: “She def shot that from Brazil!!!” she shared! It was the kind of compliment only a peer could give—half joke, half awe, and completely deserved.

But while that long-range bomb stole the spotlight, Clark’s full performance was just as impressive. She finished with 16 points, going 6-for-10 from the field and opening the first quarter with back-to-back pull-up threes. She and veteran guard Kelsey Mitchell got the Fever rolling early, combining for triples within the first 45 seconds of the game.

Indiana caught fire from beyond the arc, draining 13 threes in the first half alone and building a commanding 70–24 lead. Their defense clamped down just as hard, holding Brazil to only 44 points total, while the Fever soared to a 108–44 win. And yet, through all the fireworks, there was no arrogance on Clark’s face. Just joy, focus, and a whole lot of humility. If you need proof, look no further than her brief courtside chat with Brazil’s head coach, Leo Figueiró.

Caitlin Clark proves why fans admire her on and off the court!

During the second quarter of the Indiana Fever’s preseason game against Brazil, a moment reminded everyone why Caitlin Clark continues to win over fans far beyond the stat sheet. Despite the competitiveness on the court, Clark made her way over to Brazil’s head coach, Leo Figueiró, during a brief pause in the action. The two shared a light-hearted moment that spoke volumes about mutual respect.

“You’re an amazing player, congratulations,” Figueiró told Clark after she casually asked how he was doing. “You’ve changed the history in basketball.”

And he’s not wrong. Whether it’s skyrocketing viewership, Indiana Fever’s sudden national spotlight, reshaping the WNBA’s financial landscape, or rewriting historical records — Clark has had a hand in it all. That’s why she’s already the front-runner for the Rookie of the Year. But in classic Clark fashion, she remained humble through it all.

“I appreciate it. Thanks for coming here and playing us,” she replied graciously, before adding with genuine curiosity, “Most people you’ve played in front of?” Figueiró smiled and responded, “Yes.”

Of course, nearly 15,000 fans showing up for a preseason game is no small deal, especially when most of them are there just to see Clark do her thing. And she didn’t disappoint. Her signature logo three, this time from a staggering 36 feet, left the crowd roaring. But Clark’s impact didn’t stop at the buzzer. After the game, she made her way to sign autographs for a sea of young fans. Then, she paused once again, this time to sign the jersey of the Brazilian national team. She even handed over a photo, a small gesture that left a big impression.

All this, just minutes after one of Brazil’s players had shoved Sophie Cunningham during the game. For many, that would’ve soured the mood. But not Clark. Her ability to lead with grace, even after a heated moment, is just another reason why the respect and admiration for her continue to grow. That’s Caitlin Clark: fierce on the floor, full of heart off it.