When a statue of your likeness goes up, it means you are a legend. In sports, statues are reserved for athletes who reach the highest of highs. Champions. Hall of Famers. Game changers. In Iowa City, there are several statues honoring legendary figures at the University of Iowa. But should we plan on adding one more?

First of all, this isn’t my idea. Pat Harty with Hawk Fanatic gets credit for that. The idea he floated out there for fans to consider is adding a Caitlin Clark statue to the outside of Carver-Hawkeye Arena. She would join statues of Dan Gable and Nile Kinnick on the Iowa campus.

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Those are some pretty iconic names when it comes to Iowa athletics. Kinnick is Iowa’s only Heisman winner who died serving in World War 2. Gable is the legendary wrestling coach with more National Championships than you have fingers. Would a statue honoring Caitlin Clark be too much, too soon?

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Clark isn’t just an all-time great Hawkeye. She has changed the game of college basketball. Her games on TV get record ratings. Every home game at Carver is sold out. Road games this year are a circus with long lines and sellout crowds. Children make signs and hope to catch a glimpse of their hero. Heck, she got thousands of Iowans, including myself to subscribe to Peacock! She has become a cultural figure, not just a sports star.

Yes, Dan Gable’s statue currently resides outside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. But with the new wrestling facility nearing completion, Gable could be moved there, leaving room for a Caitlin Clark statue.

Which pose would they use? There is only one. A LOGO THREE.

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Our Favorite Caitlin Clark Photos

Iowa’s nunber two scorer of all-time, after just three seasons, Caitlin Clark continues to build on her already legendary career.

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At the Final FOur

At the Final FOur

DALLAS, TEXAS – MARCH 31: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes reacts after a 77-73 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks during the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Final Four semifinal game at American Airlines Center on March 31, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Flexing as Victory Nears

Flexing as Victory Nears

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MARCH 24: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes reacts during the fourth quarter of the game against the Colorado Buffaloes in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Climate Pledge Arena on March 24, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Celebrating

COLUMBUS, OHIO – JANUARY 23: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrates with her teammates after a 83-72 victory against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Jerome Schottenstein Center on January 23, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Celebrating the Game-Winning Shot Against Indiana

Celebrating the Game-Winning Shot Against Indiana

IOWA CITY, IOWA- FEBRUARY 26: Guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes reacts after scoring a 3-pt basket at the buzzer to defeat the Indiana Hoosiers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, on February 26, 2023 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

Regional Champions

Regional Champions

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MARCH 26: Head coach Lisa Bluder and Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes pose for a photo after defeating the Louisville Cardinals 97-83 in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Climate Pledge Arena on March 26, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

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We Did It! at the Final Four

DALLAS, TEXAS – MARCH 31: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrates after the Iowa Hawkeyes beat the South Carolina Gamecocks 77-73 during the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Final Four semifinal game at American Airlines Center on March 31, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Iowa Fans, Can You Get Louder?!

Iowa Fans, Can You Get Louder?!

DALLAS, TEXAS – MARCH 31: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrates after the Iowa Hawkeyes beat the South Carolina Gamecocks 77-73 during the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Final Four semifinal game at American Airlines Center on March 31, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Red Carpet Treatment at the NCAA Championship

Red Carpet Treatment at the NCAA Championship

DALLAS, TEXAS – APRIL 02: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes walks into the stadium on the red carpet before playing against the LSU Lady Tigers during the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament championship game at American Airlines Center on April 02, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

A “3” in Dallas

A “3” in Dallas

DALLAS, TEXAS – MARCH 31: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes reacts after a three point basket during the fourth quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Final Four semifinal game at American Airlines Center on March 31, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Exhorting on Iowa Fans on the West Coast

Exhorting on Iowa Fans on the West Coast

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MARCH 26: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes reacts during the fourth quarter of the game against the Louisville Cardinals in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Climate Pledge Arena on March 26, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

With Her Adoring Young Fans

With Her Adoring Young Fans

IOWA CITY, IOWA- OCTOBER 15: Guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes interacts with fans after the match-up against the DePaul Blue Demons at Kinnick Stadium during the Crossover at Kinnick event on October 15, 2023 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

A Celebratory Wave