The highly anticipated moment has finally arrived as Caitlin Clark has officially been selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA Draft. This historic moment marks the first time an Iowa Hawkeyes player, male or female, has been chosen as the top pick in the draft.
Clark’s impressive college career, where she set numerous records and led her team to consecutive national championship games, has solidified her as one of the best college players of all time. With an average of 31.6 points and 8.9 assists per game, Clark has proven herself to be a dominant force on the court.
Not only has Clark made a significant impact on the court, but she has also brought more attention to women’s basketball, setting viewership records and drawing millions of viewers to the national championship game. Her arrival in the WNBA has been highly anticipated, with the Fever already preparing for her impact on and off the court.
In addition to Clark, her teammate Kate Martin was also drafted in the second round by the Las Vegas Aces, marking the first time since 1998 that two Hawkeyes players have been selected in the same WNBA Draft. Martin, who has been a key player for the Hawkeyes, expressed her excitement for the opportunity to continue her playing career at the professional level.
With Clark and Martin both making their mark in the WNBA, the future looks bright for these talented athletes as they embark on the next chapter of their basketball careers. Fans can expect to see exciting performances from these two players as they bring their skills and passion to the professional level.