“It’s TIME to get into modeling”: Gabbie Marshall, BF Connor McCaffery, Aliyah Boston & more react as Caitlin Clark claims TIME Athlete of the Year

Caitlin Clark made waves on Tuesday when TIME magazine named her the Athlete of the Year. The announcement sparked a wave of reactions across social media.

Clark shared a post on Instagram to celebrate the news, showing multiple photos of her poses for the world-renowned magazine. In the feature story, Time detailed her reflections on her still-growing career and her future goals as one of basketball’s biggest stars.

"TIME Athlete of the Year," Clark captioned her post.

Fans, along with former and current college athletes, flocked to share their thoughts on the news, including Gabbie Marshall, Clark's boyfriend Connor McCaffrey and Aliyah Boston. providing their thoughts on the announcement.

"Maybe it's TIME to get into modeling?????" Marshall said.

Gabbie Marshall responds to Caitlin Clark's Instagram post. (Instagram)

McCaffrey shared a photo of Clark's post on his Instagram Stories, adding heart emojis.

Connor McCaffrey reacts to Caitlin Clark's Instagram post. (Instagram)

"Bodyyyyyyy," Boston said.

Aliyah Boston reacts to Caitlin Clark's Instagram post. (Instagram)

Other players chimed in, expressing admiration for Clark’s achievement and her appearance on the Time cover.

"A MF model," New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu said.

Sabrina Ionescu reacts to Clark's Instagram post. (Instagram)

"You are beautiful!!!" Golden State Valkyries guard and Clark's former Iowa teammate Kate Martin said.

Kate Martin reacts to Clark's Instagram post. (Instagram)

"Speechless," Cameron Brink said.

Cameron Brink reacts to Clark's Instagram post. (Instagram)

Caitlin Clark reflects on 'historic' 2024

2024 was an unforgettable year for Caitlin Clark.

It marked the end of her collegiate career with the Iowa Hawkeyes, but she finished on a high note. She became the NCAA's all-time leading scorer and led the Hawkeyes to their second consecutive national championship appearance.

Clark was then selected first in the 2024 WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever. Despite a slow start, she rebounded spectacularly, winning Rookie of the Year honors and leading the Fever to a playoff berth.

When TIME asked her to describe 2024 in one word, her response was fitting: "Historic.".

“I've been able to captivate so many people that have never watched women's sports, let alone women's basketball, and turn them into fans,” Clark said.

Clark has garnered considerable attention for women's basketball and women's sports as a whole. Following her record-setting rookie season in the WNBA, she has continued to make an impact in other areas, such as golf and leadership seminars.