Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Josh Barker · HITC Sun, November 8, 2026 at 2:30 PM UTC · 2 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Caitlin Clark has now spent three seasons in the WNBA and has garnered a huge fanbase who look up to her and support her.
Clark helped the Indiana Fever reach the playoffs this year and while they were beaten by the Las Vegas Aces, it was still a positive campaign for the 24-year-old.
Some will argue that Caitlin is one of the main faces of the WNBA now and the recent launch of her new Nike shoes, which nearly sold out two hours after the first launch on October 1, shows just how popular she has become.
But who was the player she looked up to when she was growing up? Well, Clark answered that question in November 2025 when speaking to Glamour , praising Maya Moore highly.
She said at the time: "Maya Moore was definitely my favourite basketball player growing up, male or female. You know, getting to meet her and watch her play in a game for the first time, it was probably one of the greatest memories of my childhood, truly.
"And when Maya Moore did come and watch me in Iowa, it was a surprise. She was sitting courtside and just to have somebody you grew up wanting to be like take time outta their day to come and support you.
"And she was inducted to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and like the way she talked about like team culture and how much that meant to her and being a team player and how impactful that can be on your life is so true."
Moore was the first overall pick in the 2011 WNBA draft, joining the Minnesota Lynx.
She went on to become a four-time WNBA champion and was named the Finals MVP in 2013. The now-retired basketball star was also the league MVP in 2014.
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