As of now, there are no reports indicating that Caitlin Clark has collapsed or been rushed to the hospital. However, earlier this year, on January 21, 2024, during a game between Iowa and Ohio State, Clark was involved in an incident where she collided with a fan who stormed the court following Ohio State’s victory.
In that incident, as fans flooded the court to celebrate, Clark was attempting to exit when she was inadvertently struck by an oncoming fan. The collision caused her to fall to the ground, momentarily knocking the wind out of her. Clark described the experience as “kind of scary” but confirmed afterward that she was uninjured.
Iowa’s head coach, Lisa Bluder, expressed concern over the situation, emphasizing that players should be able to leave the court safely without the risk of injury from fans. She noted that such incidents are disappointing and should not occur.
Ohio State’s athletic director, Gene Smith, personally apologized to Clark following the incident. Additionally, Ohio State’s head coach, Kevin McGuff, expressed regret over the occurrence, acknowledging Clark’s exceptional performance during the game and stating that such incidents should never happen to any player.
It’s important to note that while this incident was concerning, Clark did not require hospitalization and continued her season without further issues. As of now, there are no reports of any new incidents involving Caitlin Clark collapsing or being hospitalized.