Caitlin Clark tells Good Morning America she’s had the ‘weight of the world’ on her shoulders leading up to the WNBA draft and Iowa’s NCAA tournament… and says she’s dreamt of turning pro ‘since second grade’

Caitlin Clark appeared on Good Morning America on Tuesday and admitted she has had the “weight of the world” on her shoulders in recent weeks following Iowa’s NCAA Tournament campaign and the WNBA draft.

The 22-year-old star was selected, as expected, with the first pick in the WNBA draft on Monday by the Indiana Fever in Brooklyn.

Clark, who wore a white Prada jacket and skirt, arrives in the professional league as the most successful college player in history, making her the sport’s new star.

The former Iowa star has become a household name in recent months and she will now look to revive the Indiana franchise along with last season’s No. 1, Aliyah Boston, who previously played with Clark on a U.S. Under-19 basketball team .

She continued her media frenzy this week in New York City by stopping by ABC’s Good Morning America on Tuesday, admitting she was “anxious” about participating in the draft.

Clark was selected No. 1 overall by the Indiana Fever in Monday night’s draft in Brooklyn

Clark said, “It feels super special. While you’re sitting at the table and kind of know where I’m going, you still get a little worried when the commissioner walks out and says your name.

“It’s something I’ve dreamed about since I was in second grade. It was great to sit at the table with my family and to share it with them was super special.”

When asked about the pressure placed on her over the past month as she led the Iowa Hawkeyes to the NCAA Championship game and leading up to the draft, she added, “Honestly, I feel like it’s just is something that belongs.

‘I don’t feel much of it. It’s just the way I handle myself and go about my business every day.

“That’s what I try to do the most, but at the same time I always remind myself that this is a team sport. I have a lot of people I can rely on and outside of basketball I know I can rely on my friends and family to be there and support me.

‘Sometimes you can definitely feel the weight of the world on your shoulders, but most of all I like this, it’s a game, just enjoy it. How happy am I?’

Clark’s Fever intake has been a foregone conclusion since she announced she would be turning pro on February 29.

Nearly 17,000 tickets were claimed to watch the draft at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, home of the Fever and the NBA’s Indiana Pacers.

Clark has brought millions of fans to women’s football with her trademark shooting and passing skills.

The NCAA’s all-time leader was a major reason why a record 18.9 million viewers tuned in to watch the national championship game, which Iowa lost to undefeated South Carolina. The Hawkeyes were also the national runner-up to LSU a year earlier.

More to follow.