2024 Player Review: Caitlin Clark
Height: 6-0
Position: Guard
Age: 22
Years Pro: 1
College: Iowa
Drafted: 1st overall by Indiana in the 2024 WNBA Draft
Overview: Caitlin Clark had an extraordinary rookie season in 2024, establishing herself as one of the finest newcomers in WNBA history. Selected as the first overall pick, she earned both the WNBA and Associated Press Rookie of the Year titles, joining Aliyah Boston from the previous year. Clark made history as only the third rookie in franchise history to start an All-Star Game, alongside legends Tamika Catchings and Boston. She tied the record for the second-most assists in an All-Star Game with 10, showcasing her exceptional playmaking skills.
Throughout the season, Clark shattered multiple records, including most assists and 3-point field goals made by a rookie. She also became the sixth player in WNBA history to achieve multiple triple-doubles in one season, leading the league in assists per game. Her accolades include being named WNBA Rookie of the Month four times and Eastern Conference Player of the Month in August.
Notable Performances:
– June 7: Scored 30 points against the Washington Mystics, setting a franchise record for 3-pointers made by a rookie.
– July 6: Achieved the first triple-double in franchise history with 19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds against the New York Liberty.
– July 10: Recorded at least 29 points, 13 assists, five rebounds, five 3-pointers, and three steals against the Mystics, a feat not accomplished since the 1973-74 season.
– July 17: Set a WNBA record with 19 assists in a single game against the Dallas Wings, also breaking the Fever’s franchise record.
– September 1: Scored 28 points against the Dallas Wings, marking the highest rookie scoring season in franchise history.
– September 15: In her final regular-season home game, Clark scored a career-high 35 points, setting the WNBA rookie scoring record with a total of 761 points.
