Watch: Caitlin Clark’s Powerful Message After Going No. 1 Overall to Indiana Fever in WNBA Draft

Clark took the mic shortly after hearing her name called first during the draft. When asked to share her reaction to this special moment, the 22-year-old could not help but look back at the journey she’s taken to get to this point:

“I’ve dreamed of this moment since I was in second grade,” she said. “It’s taken a lot of hard work, a lot of ups and downs, but more than anything just trying to soak it in.”

Clark then delivered a powerful message about how she hopes to serve as an inspiration to young and aspiring girls out there:

“I think just a belief in myself,” she said. “My parents always instilled confidence in me from a young age when I was a young girl. I think that’s something a lot of young girls can learn to have. I think people supporting them certainly helps.

“… I told my mom before this, I earned it, and that’s why I’m so proud of it.

Caitlin Clark Hypes Fever Fans

In another interview, Clark spoke openly about how she excited she is to join Indiana. The former Iowa Hawkeyes superstar is now looking forward to soaking in the Fever culture:

“”I’m very lucky to be going to an organization that really loves women’s basketball,” she said.

Of course, Clark had a message for the fanbase:

She kept it short and sweet, but you can be sure that Fever fans are on an absolute high at the moment.