Caitlin Clark is living the dream after she was chosen as the first pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever. (More Basketball News)
The 22-year-old is stepping up to the professional league as the most successཧful college player in history, which has made her the new star of the sport.
She joins last year’s first pick Aliyah Boston – a former team-mate of hers in the United States Underꦇ-19s – at the Fever as the club try to revive their fortunes after again failinܫg to reach the play-offs in 2023.
Clark said on the WNBA website: “I dreamed of this moment since I was in second grade, and it’s taken a lot of hard work, a lot of ups and dow🍷ns, but more than anything, just trying to soak it in.
“Obviously going to an organisation that has, in my eyes, one of the best post▨ players (Boston) in the entire world.
“My point guard eyes just light up at♎ that. And ob💎viously, Aliyah has been one of my team-mates before. I’m excited. I can’t wait.”
Fever head coach Christie Sides said on the club’s website: “Caitlin is one of the most naturally ꦍgifted basketball players I have ever seen enter the WNBA from the college level.
“Her shooting and passing abilities captivated an entire🌟 audience of basketball fans, and her ability to make those around her better waꦏs even more evident during her collegiate career.
“We can’t wait to bring her to Indiana and incorporate her in💖to our locker room with a group ready to get back to the postseason.”
Clark’s Fever career kicks-off in the WNBA opener against the Connecticut Sun on May♏ 14.
