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‘I knew it was the best place for me!’: Clark commits to play for Wayne State

July 17, 2022 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial guard Makenna Clark drives past Sioux City East defender Elliana Harris during the Jaguars’ 46-41 victory in a Class 5A regional final last season. Clark has verbally committed to play for Wayne State. (Photo by Drue Wolfe)

Ankeny Centennial’s Makenna Clark has committed to play basketball at Wayne State College, beginning in the fall of 2023.

The junior guard made her decision after visiting Wayne State and a few other schools.

“The coaching staff was very welcoming, and when I left the visit, I knew it was the best place for me!” Clark said.

Clark averaged 6.2 points and 2.6 rebounds per game last season while helping Centennial to a share of the CIML Iowa Conference title. She earned all-conference honorable mention.

Clark placed second on the team with 23 3-point goals and 52 assists, and she finished third on the squad with 42 steals. The Jaguars posted a 20-4 record and advanced to the Class 5A state tournament for the second straight year.

Clark joined Centennial’s varsity team as a freshman, when she averaged 1.8 points. She averaged 4.9 points as a sophomore.

Last season, Clark scored 22 points in a win over Fort Dodge, going 5-of-10 from 3-point range. She had 20 points in a victory over Ankeny, going 3-of-5 from behind the arc.

“For me, style of play is an important factor when choosing a school,” Clark said. “After the coaches took the time to explain their style, I knew (Wayne State) was a great fit! That, along with the size of campus, and class size made the decision easy!”

Former Centennial boys’ basketball standout Cody McCullough is a member of the Wayne State men’s squad. The freshman forward averaged 5.2 points and 6.8 rebounds last season, helping the Wildcats to a 14-12 record.

“I actually reached out to Cody to see how he liked it, and it seemed as though he loved it for the same reasons I do,” Clark said. “It was really nice getting feedback from a student-athlete that is already there!”

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