Iowa's Jan Jensen talks Caitlin Clark's greatness, her father's death

Iowa women's basketball associate head coach got the call around 6:45 a.m. that her father passed away before the Hawkeyes played in the Elite Eight.
🎥: Chad Leistikow (@ChadLeistikow on Twitter)
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[@robertokeefe2357]

Jan Great job Big Heart …coach,yourself and your Team Are a class Act

[@alisashields4496]

She said he was never a high maintenance man. He was an 86 year old Iowa farmer. They don't want anyone fussing over them. They just get it done. She is carrying that legacy. Work hard, carry each other, good things come.

[@allenhartz8769]

Jan your a Amazing Coach Thoughts and Prayers to your family

[@VeraxMusic]

This may not be my team, but I'm always happy whenever _good_ people achieve great things. 👍🏿

[@sandyk5346]

All Iowans are proud she stayed in Iowa!

[@gregchenoweth8963]

Jan, so sorry for the loss of you dad, but so happy for you and the team. Way to be you!

[@jimbates6227]

I am blessed to be an Iowan and a Hawkeye fan. Thank you Coach J for your contributions to our state and the many players at U of I. We're proud of you.

[@pdgutierrez8784]

I am surprised that no one has stolen Jan Jensen as a head coach. She seems fantastic. Her observations are so correct.

[@akhgmg2013]

​@@pdgutierrez8784she has turned down many opportunities due to her loyalty to coach bluder and she didn't want to move her family away from Iowa city

[@bellatordeveritas1638]

This year has been the most fun I've had as a Hawkeyes fan. Thank you Girls!!! GO HAWKS!!!

[@rushmull9702]

Awesome lady ,rip pops

[@MikeyD22]

Class Act times ten. Prayers and deepest condolences to her and her family regarding her dad's passing.

[@jimrichardson1774]

I knew her grandmother Dorcas Randolph. She was a great lady also. She was a championship ball player for Audubon Iowa around the time of WWI. I knew Jan’s parents also. All were Iowa nice!

[@94Zero]

Impressive comments Coach!

[@HeathW100]

Can’t deny Greatness!!

[@22skidoo55]

Heartfelt sorrow Jan. Recently lost groundbreaking runner mom at 90. Feel your loss. Both have best seats for the Lady Hawks upcoming national championship!

[@timstamps2935]

I'm a guy from Indiana.. I'm pulling for Iowa.. big ten guy... Bring it home .. Caitlin is legend..

[@robinhollander7607]

The passion and love that she expresses is above all. My prayers are with her and her family. I am sure a proud dad is looking from above

[@lisadondlinger3138]

I love Jan and this coaching staff soooo much!! 🤗🥺

[@kentonpriestley3173]

I think the young women in the program at Iowa are in capable hands. My condolences and my congratulations also.

[@mrknopick]

NACOY and it's WELL Deserved! This team wouldn't be where it is without ALL the pieces that are in place, and that starts with the phenomenal coaching staff. Thank you SO MUCH for not only representing the University of Iowa so well, but for completely transcending womens basketball and athletics as a whole!! Keep it Rolling!!!

[@lorisharpe]

Deepest condolences. God bless dear

[@annmariefiondella2096]

My deepest condolences to Caitlin and the family..... I am not an Iowa fan, but I respect good people who make their mark in the world.... She is so much fun to watch.

[@aarav2179]

Beautiful, classy comments. Makes me proud to be Iowan.

[@norvellpatrick6192]

😢 my condolences

[@allenhartz8769]

Hang in there Jan

[@KevinMDowney]

Class lady.

[@darrylbunch6929]

Still got to win 2 more games to be a national champion. Good luck !

[@glennsr.1082]

What concerns me is someone does not like all the attention Clark gets and takes a cheap shot at Clark to try and hurt her.

[@brianbbaylor9297]

No one took a cheap shot at her what the hell yiu talking about

[@charlieh3998]

Classy lady

[@stever1791]

any relation to the Speed skater Jensen -gold metal winner in Olympics ?

[@joeburns4209]

The headline on this video makes it sound like Caitlin Clark's father died.

[@KevinMDowney]

Jan still higher ppg in hs than CC I think.

[@t.u.6178]

🖤💛🖤💛🖤✅💯💪🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💛🖤💛🤫🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛NEXT STOP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME 🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤GO HAWKS

[@charlesmassaquoi6717]

She will score over 50 points in the final.

[@drdeath9919]

Iowa will now win it all

[@timstamps2935]

Sooo insightful... Based on what . Iowa just beat a undefeated south Carolina team ... My money is on Iowa...

[@dannyfloyd1368]

Iwoa had a GREAT run but it's OVER NOW 😂😂

[@brianbbaylor9297]

They not winning a damn thing ever