She became the biggest star in college basketball, shattered records that once seemed untouchable and quickly transformed the Indiana Fever and the WNBA. Her father, Brent, was a standout athlete at Simpson College, where he earned all-conference honors in both baseball and basketball. “Be confident,’ but also the biggest thing over the course of the last couple of months, ‘Soak in every single second,’” she said of their advice. ’How family stood by Caitlin Clark through criticism, Olympic disappointment and injury setbacksThe transition to the WNBA brought a new level of scrutiny. It is the way her family helped her navigate every stage of the journey.