Former Iowa star Caitlin Clark, who built a storied career with the Hawkeyes, took to social media Friday to endorse FGCU’s hiring of Hawkeyes assistant coach Raina Harmon.
On her Instagram account, Clark posted the FGCU women’s basketball post announcing Harmon as an Instagram Story with the message “It’s go eagles now!! @raina15 EARNED IT!!!!!”
Clark, now a WNBA star with the WNBA Indiana Fever, became the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, the NCAA Division I single-season 3-point record holder, and a two-time AP Player of the Year while with Harmon at Iowa.
Clark also posted a comment in the FGCU women’s basketball Instagram post ” Merch needed.”
To that, the fgcudirtybirdsaccount, the official student fan club of Eagles athletics, responded, “we got you!”
Iowa and Clark played in Southwest Florida during the 2023 season, winning the Gulf Coast Showcase title in Estro over Kansas State. The senior guard poured in a game-high 32 points as the Hawkeyes held off a late charge by the Wildcats and claimed the championship with a 77-70 victory at Hertz Arena.
The Hawkeyes played FGCU in the first round of the Gulf Coast Showcase that year and won 100-62 before a largely pro-Iowa crowd of 4,257. Clark finished with 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists in 26 minutes.
Harmon has been an assistant coach for Iowa since being hired in 2017 and was on the bench when the Hawkeyes finished as the NCAA runner-up in 2023 and 2024.
Others with Iowa ties also took to social media to show their support.
Iowa coach Jan Jensen
While it’s hard to see @Raina15 leave, I couldn’t be happier for her! She’s worked hard for her opportunity & she’s going to be a great Head Coach at Florida Gulf Coast! Weyou,Raina & we’re so proud of you! Keep being you & always remember…Once a Hawk,Always a Hawk!#Family https://t.co/kTvz31cI4L
Former Iowa player Megan Gustafson
We love you, @Raina15 forever a Hawk! https://t.co/rdazxQO35R
Iowa women’s baskeball
Congrats to @Raina15 on being named the head coach of @FGCU_WBB!
We’re so grateful for you & the incredible impact you’ve had on our program. We love you! Go be great! #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/22FSBjuTOd
Iowa assistant coach Abby Emmert Stamp
My teammate for life! So thankful for all of the good times and growth I was able to share with Raina over the years. She’s a star and will be GREAT! Congrats on an amazing hire FCGU. @Raina15 https://t.co/NSaXvKiAkp
This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Caitlin Clark shows approval for FGCU hiring Iowa assistant Raina Harmon on social media
Reporting by Ed Reed, Fort Myers News-Press / Fort Myers News-Press
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