The former Iowa standout continues to rewrite the history books.
Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark capped her remarkable debut season by being named to the All-WNBA First Team on Wednesday. She became the first rookie to achieve the honor since Candace Parker in 2008.
This recognition follows a string of achievements, including being named the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year and earning a spot as an All-Star.
Interestingly, on Thursday, Parker took to Instagram to share her reaction to Clark’s achievement, while subtly flexing her own accomplishments in the process.
Clark joins an elite group of rookies, becoming just the fifth in history to receive All-WNBA honors alongside legends Sue Bird, Tamika Catchings, and Diana Taurasi. She also finished an impressive fourth in WNBA MVP voting, solidifying her status as one of the league’s top players.
Clark’s standout season saw her receive 52 first-team votes and appear on 66 of 67 ballots. Her averages of 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, a league-leading 8.4 assists, and 1.3 steals per game were complemented by her 122 three-pointers, the most in the league.
The All-WNBA First Team also featured unanimous picks A’ja Wilson of Las Vegas and Napheesa Collier of Minnesota, along with Breanna Stewart from New York and Connecticut’s Alyssa Thomas.
In addition to her individual success, Clark played a crucial role in leading the Fever to their first playoff berth since 2016.
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Caitlin Clark entered the WNBA with immense expectations, following an extraordinary college career at Iowa where she led the Hawkeyes to two Final Fours, became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I history, and earned back-to-back Naismith Player of the Year honors.
Despite early challenges and a tough schedule, the No. 1 overall pick quickly found her rhythm, surpassing even the loftiest expectations. By June, Clark was regularly posting double-digit assists, and in July, she set the WNBA single-game assist record with 19.
Her post-Olympic break surge transformed the Fever into one of the league’s top offensive teams, helping them secure their first playoff berth since 2016.
Clark’s rookie season shattered records for single-season assists, rookie scoring, and rookie three-pointers. She also became the first rookie to record multiple triple-doubles and earned Player of the Month honors, a rare feat for a first-year player.
Though the Fever were eliminated by the Connecticut Sun in the first round of the playoffs, Clark’s offensive brilliance—despite averaging a league-high 5.6 turnovers per game—cemented her as a rising star. Now, with free agency approaching, Clark and the Fever will look to build on their success for an even stronger run next season.
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