Wnba Draft 2024 Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark Selected No. 1 Overall by Indiana Fever in 2024 WNBA Draft

Iowa Star Poised to Make an Immediate Impact in Indiana

New York, April 15, 2024

In a highly anticipated move, Caitlin Clark, the two-time Naismith College Player of the Year, was selected by the Indiana Fever with the first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Clark, the record-breaking face of women's college basketball, is poised to make an immediate impact in Indiana, joining an already formidable roster that includes recent All-Star Victoria Vivians.

Clark, a 6-foot-1 guard from West Des Moines, Iowa, led the University of Iowa to four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, including an Elite Eight appearance in 2023. She finished her collegiate career as the NCAA's all-time leader in assists and three-pointers made, and is widely regarded as one of the most talented and decorated players in women's basketball history.

The Indiana Fever, who finished 14-20 last season and missed the playoffs, are hoping that Clark's addition will help turn their fortunes around. Clark is a versatile scorer who can create her own shot and also distribute the ball effectively. She is expected to slot in alongside Vivians, who averaged 16.4 points per game last season, to form a dynamic backcourt duo.

The 2024 WNBA Draft was one of the most anticipated in the league's nearly three decades of history, with several highly talented prospects available. However, Clark was the clear consensus number one pick, and the Fever did not hesitate to select her. She is expected to make her WNBA debut in May, when the Fever open their season against the Minnesota Lynx.