Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) rushes up the court Friday, July 12, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 95-86.

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Caitlin Clark Records: Every record set or broken by the WNBA Rookie of the Year

Caitlin Clark has been named the WNBA Rookie of the Year after an outstanding debut season. Check out the impressive records she has set and broken along the way.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) rushes up the court Friday, July 12, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 95-86.

Caitlin Clark’s rookie season in the WNBA was nothing short of historic. The 22-year-old guard was officially named the WNBA Rookie of the Year on Thursday for her remarkable season. Clark received 66 out of 67 votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters.

Playing for the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark lived up to the hype and shattered numerous records. While she failed to win the WNBA championship, she set a new benchmark for future rookies. Let’s take a look at the records she set or broke during her phenomenal debut season.

one of the best rookie seasons ever.

Caitlin Clark is the 2024 @WNBA Rookie of the Year. pic.twitter.com/kab63rJQnF
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) October 3, 2024

WNBA Records Set by Caitlin Clark

Most Assists in a Single Season: Caitlin Clark recorded 337 assists, breaking the previous record of Alyssa Thomas (316).
Most Assists in a Single Game: She set a new record with 19 assists in one game, breaking the previous record of Courtney Vandersloot (18).
Most Turnovers in a Single Season: Despite her success, she also set the record for the most turnovers with 223.
Most Points by a Guard in a Single Season: Clark scored the most points ever by a guard in a single season.
Fastest to 350 Points and 150 Assists: She became the fastest player to reach 350 points and 150 assists in a season.
First Player with 20+ Points, 15+ Assists, and 5+ Rebounds in a Game: Clark was the first in WNBA history to achieve this stat.

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WNBA Rookie Records Set by Caitlin Clark

Most Points by a Rookie: Clark scored 769 points, setting a new rookie record.
Most Assists by a Rookie: She also set the rookie record for assists with 337.
Most Turnovers by a Rookie: With 223 turnovers, she set a new rookie record.
Most Three-Pointers by a Rookie: Clark hit 122 three-pointers, setting a new rookie record.
Most Double-Doubles by a Rookie Guard: She recorded 14 double-doubles, the most by a rookie guard.
First Rookie to Record a Triple-Double: Clark was the first rookie to achieve a triple-double in WNBA history, and she did it twice.

Other Achievements of Caitlin Clark in Her Rookie Season

First to be Named Player and Rookie of the Month simultaneously.
Won WNBA Rookie of the Month award four times.
Clark was the ninth rookie to be named a WNBA All-Star starter.
Clark set the franchise record for double-doubles in a season.
She also set the franchise record for three-pointers in a season.
Clark became the franchise’s all-time leader in games with 10 or more assists.

Credit: Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK

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