With the number one pick in the WNBA’s draft, the Indiana Fever selected Caitlin Clark.
This was a good move for Indiana.
Generational.
Welcome to Basketball Country, Caitlin Clark. pic.twitter.com/FpeK5YGpot
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) April 15, 2024
The sellout crowd roared with Clark was selected.
with the first pick…
Caitlin Clark, guard, University of Iowa. pic.twitter.com/8gUOkK15tF
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) April 15, 2024
Clark’s new teammates cheered when Clark was selected. Clark is the all-time scoring leader in NCAA Women’s basketball history.
These are Caitlin Clark’s new teammates.
This is so dope, man. They are so excited to play with her. Love this stuff. pic.twitter.com/t1raj6Orid
— Grant Puskar (@grant_puskar_) April 16, 2024
Kate Martin was there to support her Iowa teammate and friend. She ended up getting drafted too!
Iowa guard Kate Martin said she came to the WNBA draft to support Caitlin Clark but was hoping to get her name called.
She ended up getting drafted by the Aces
What a moment ❤️
(via @AliyahFun) pic.twitter.com/AHzxm69MLN
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 16, 2024
Here is Clark talking about her Iowa coach:
“She never stopped holding me accountable.
She always thought there were ways for me to get better…and she pushed me really hard to get me as good as I am.” -Caitlin ClarkAverage players avoid feedback, good players seek it. But the best? They demand coaching, embracing… pic.twitter.com/yZ9xjgfmYw
— The Winning Difference (@thewinningdiff1) April 16, 2024
Within an hour nearly all sizes of Caitlin Clark Indiana jerseys were sold out.
Caitlin Clark jersey’s are practically sold out in just ONE HOUR
(h/t: @darrenrovell) pic.twitter.com/fiLm3GvIbZ
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 16, 2024