It seems like Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark sets a new WNBA record almost every game, and she does. Clark was named WNBA Rookie of the Month for July because she was the first rookie in league history to get a triple-double, broke the league record for most passes in a single game (19), and had the most double-doubles by a rookie guard (9).
Clark broke her own record with her 10th double-double in the Fever’s win over the Phoenix Mercury on August 17. It was her first game back after the Olympics. With 10 assists and 5 rebounds, she got 29 points, which was the most on her team.
Clark broke Ticha Penicheiro’s record of 224 assists set by him in his first season in 1998 when he played against the Seattle Storm on August 16. Clark hit Lexie Hull with her 225th dime in the second quarter, and the crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse went crazy.
In 1998, there were only 30 regular season games in the WNBA. In her 28th game, Clark broke the new record for most assists by a rookie. The former Iowa Hawkeye came into the game averaging 8.3 assists per game, which is the most in the league. It’s not a surprise that he set a new record.
Fans and experts actually wanted Penicheiro to go to Sunday’s game to see the torch being passed. But the ex-WNBA star wasn’t able to make it.
She wrote on X, “If I weren’t celebrating my best friend’s 50th birthday, I would definitely be there.” I love CC and what she does for women’s sports so much!! I will watch it on TV, though…”
As long as Indiana plays 12 more regular season games, the 22-year-old star will keep adding to her record number of assists. The Fever will be in the playoffs if they keep winning games. Only the top 8 teams make it to the playoffs.
The Fever (12-15) were in seventh place going into Sunday’s evening game, while the Storm (17-9) were in fourth place.
FAQ’s
Q1: Who will be the WNBA rookie of the year?
Ans: Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever, who is the all-time top scorer in college basketball and the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, has been the favorite to win Rookie of the Year for most of the season. Angel Reese of Chicago Sky has stayed close in second, though.
Q2: How much does Caitlin Clark make in Nil?
Ans: About $3.1 million.
The NIL deals she made this season will have earned her about $910,000 already. What would happen if she chose to stay in college for one more year? It’s now thought to be around $3.1 million. It looks like Clark would make a lot more money going to college than going pro in this strange case.
Q3: What is Caitlin Clark’s GPA?
Ans: Clark’s fans know how good she is at hoops, but they might not know how smart she is in school. The college basketball star had a 3.64 GPA at The University of Iowa.
Q4: What is Caitlyn Clark’s WNBA record?
Ans: Clark had 19 assists in a single game, which is a WNBA record. She is also the first rookie in the league’s history to get a triple-double. Reese had 15 straight double-doubles, which is a WNBA record. Throughout the season, we’ll keep track of the best rookie plays every game day.
Q5: Who will win the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year?
Ans: Caitlin Clark is a huge favorite over Angel Reese to win Rookie of the Year in the 2024 WNBA. The second half of the WNBA season has begun, but there is still one bet that hasn’t changed since July. And that’s the Rookie of the Year market, where people can bet on either Caitlin Clark or Angel Reese.
