Former Iowa Hawkeyes and current Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark won the 2024 ESPY for being the women’s college athlete this year during the award show on Thursday, marking a historic year for the basketball star.
She was one of four nominees, including Wisconsin outside hitter Sarah Franklin, LSU gymnast Haleigh Bryant, and Northwestern lacrosse’s Izzy Scane.
Franklin, a revelation for the Badgers this past season, was a huge part of Wisconsin’s overall success, as she won three Player of the Year awards: Big Ten, AVCA Northeast Region, and AVCA National Player of the Year.