Tim McGraw Wears Caitlin Clark's Jersey at Iowa Concert to Support the Basketball Star During March Madness

Mar. 15, 2025

Tim McGraw.Photo:Rich Polk/GettyTim McGrawtook a moment to recognize one of Iowa’s finest while in the state on a recent tour stop.McGraw, who is currently traveling the country on his Standing Room Only Tour, performed at the Wells Fargo arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday. For the show, he wore a no. 22 University of Iowa basketball jersey in honor of the school’srecord-breakingathlete Caitlin Clark.The 56-year-oldshared a photofrom his performance on X (formerly known as Twitter), writing, “When in Iowa . . . Had to represent! Big year for @CaitlinClark22 and @IowaWBB.“McGraw paired the black jersey with jeans and, of course, a cowboy hat.Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes are currently playing in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament — AKAMarch Madness. The Hawkeyes won their first-round game against Holy Cross on Saturday, 91-65. Clark, 22, contributed 27 points.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Last month, Clark became the NCAA women’s basketball’s all-time leading scorer during the Hawkeyes’ game against the Michigan Wolverines. Then, earlier in March, shedoubled down and became the NCAA Division I all-time leading scoreracross both men’s and women’s basketball.Caitlin Clark in March.Matthew Holst/GettyClark had to surpass Louisiana State University (LSU) basketball player “Pistol” Pete Maravich to achieve the feat. Maravich died in 1988.The superstar athlete is eligible to play one more season for Iowa, but confirmed that she will insteaddeclare for the 2024 WNBA draft, which will be held on April 15.

Tim McGraw.Photo:Rich Polk/Getty

Rich Polk/Getty

Tim McGrawtook a moment to recognize one of Iowa’s finest while in the state on a recent tour stop.McGraw, who is currently traveling the country on his Standing Room Only Tour, performed at the Wells Fargo arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday. For the show, he wore a no. 22 University of Iowa basketball jersey in honor of the school’srecord-breakingathlete Caitlin Clark.The 56-year-oldshared a photofrom his performance on X (formerly known as Twitter), writing, “When in Iowa . . . Had to represent! Big year for @CaitlinClark22 and @IowaWBB.“McGraw paired the black jersey with jeans and, of course, a cowboy hat.Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes are currently playing in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament — AKAMarch Madness. The Hawkeyes won their first-round game against Holy Cross on Saturday, 91-65. Clark, 22, contributed 27 points.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Last month, Clark became the NCAA women’s basketball’s all-time leading scorer during the Hawkeyes’ game against the Michigan Wolverines. Then, earlier in March, shedoubled down and became the NCAA Division I all-time leading scoreracross both men’s and women’s basketball.Caitlin Clark in March.Matthew Holst/GettyClark had to surpass Louisiana State University (LSU) basketball player “Pistol” Pete Maravich to achieve the feat. Maravich died in 1988.The superstar athlete is eligible to play one more season for Iowa, but confirmed that she will insteaddeclare for the 2024 WNBA draft, which will be held on April 15.

Tim McGrawtook a moment to recognize one of Iowa’s finest while in the state on a recent tour stop.

McGraw, who is currently traveling the country on his Standing Room Only Tour, performed at the Wells Fargo arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday. For the show, he wore a no. 22 University of Iowa basketball jersey in honor of the school’srecord-breakingathlete Caitlin Clark.

The 56-year-oldshared a photofrom his performance on X (formerly known as Twitter), writing, “When in Iowa . . . Had to represent! Big year for @CaitlinClark22 and @IowaWBB.”

McGraw paired the black jersey with jeans and, of course, a cowboy hat.

Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes are currently playing in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament — AKAMarch Madness. The Hawkeyes won their first-round game against Holy Cross on Saturday, 91-65. Clark, 22, contributed 27 points.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Last month, Clark became the NCAA women’s basketball’s all-time leading scorer during the Hawkeyes’ game against the Michigan Wolverines. Then, earlier in March, shedoubled down and became the NCAA Division I all-time leading scoreracross both men’s and women’s basketball.

Caitlin Clark in March.Matthew Holst/Getty

Matthew Holst/Getty

Clark had to surpass Louisiana State University (LSU) basketball player “Pistol” Pete Maravich to achieve the feat. Maravich died in 1988.

The superstar athlete is eligible to play one more season for Iowa, but confirmed that she will insteaddeclare for the 2024 WNBA draft, which will be held on April 15.

source: people.com