Iowa women’s basketball legend and current Indiana Fever star point guard Caitlin Clark will once again expand her media portfolio by joining NBC Sports as a special contributor for the debut of “Basketball Night in America” on Feb. 1 at 5 p.m. CT, according to the company’s Jan. 27 press release.

Caitlin Clark joining NBC's 'Sunday Night Basketball' for Lakers-Knicks pregame at MSG – CBS17.com

As a special contributor, the release states that Clark will join the “Basketball Night in America” studio team, consisting of studio host Maria Taylor and analysts and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famers Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, and Tracy McGrady for pregame commentary.

“I’m really excited to be part of the Basketball Night in America crew this season,” Clark said in the release. “Carmelo, Vince and Tracy are legends of the game and Maria is a true professional. It will be really fun to join them a few times this season.”

Caitlin Clark to join NBC studio team for 'Sunday Night Basketball' launch | Reuters

Clark’s appearance will air ahead of the debut of “Sunday Night Basketball” when LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers visit Madison Square Garden in New York City to take on Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks at 6 p.m. CT on NBC and Peacock.


 

“Caitlin is one of the most captivating players and dynamic scorers in basketball,” Sam Flood, Executive Producer at NBC Sports, said. “We’re excited to have Caitlin join Hall of Famers Melo, Vince, Tracy and Reggie in New York for the launch of Sunday Night Basketball.”

The former Hawkeye icon will now follow a similar path to Fever teammate Aliyah Boston, who serves as a studio and game analyst for NBC’s Big Ten women’s basketball coverage during the WNBA’s offseason.

Per the release, Clark will return in the same role on Sunday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m. CT, when the Oklahoma City Thunder host the New York Knicks from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.