Dargan Southard profiles a reporter whose Iowa beat fuses passion with accessibility. Caitlin Clark anchors his Iowa women's basketball coverage, driving the Hawkeyes into national headlines and fantasy chatter alike. Southard hints at a season of steady content around Clark and the Hawkeyes, while signaling broader Iowa football and women’s hoops coverage as seasons approach.

Off duty, Southard leans into baseball, and his Tennessee roots flavor his storytelling with fan insight and practical angles for fantasy readers. The piece positions his work as a gateway to timely, data-informed coverage that helps fantasy managers pace headlines with on-court value.