For avid basketball enthusiasts eager to delve deeper into the journey of Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, former Colts quarterback Peyton Manning has answered the call. Manning spearheaded the creation of a documentary titled “Full Court Press,” offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Clark’s formative years in preparation and her illustrious college career. Manning, now a prominent figure in the world of production with his company Omaha Productions, expressed his enthusiasm during a recent visit to Indianapolis for the premiere event at the nonprofit Heartland Film.

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At the red carpet affair, Manning shared his excitement, stating, “I was happy to come here and be a part of it. It’s a great place to make this premiere, we’re excited about this show coming out on Saturday. I think these people will be fascinated by how hard these women work and what they have to go through.” The documentary, a four-part series, not only shines a spotlight on Caitlin Clark but also features former South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso and UCLA guard Kiki Rice.

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Manning reflected on the genesis of the project, mentioning, “It started when we did a show called ‘Quarterback,’ where we kind of followed (Chiefs quarterback) Patrick Mahomes and two other quarterbacks, and people were fascinated by that, and at that point women’s basketball kind of had a breakthrough. We had a zoom call with Caitlin where we pitched the idea a bit and she seemed interested.” Offering a multifaceted narrative, the series delves into Clark’s pursuit of surpassing Pete Maravich as the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer, Rice’s groundbreaking NIL agreement with Jordan brand, and Cardoso’s journey from her childhood in Brazil to her collegiate career in South Carolina.

Expressing her initial apprehension but eventual appreciation for the project, Cardoso shared, “I was actually scared at first because I don’t really like cameras, but it was great because I would be able to tell my story to the world. They will be able to see everything.” Set to air on ESPN Plus, the documentary promises an immersive experience into the lives and accomplishments of these remarkable athletes.