The Indiana Fever made a major move in the WNBA Draft by selecting University of Iowa standout Caitlin Clark with the top overall pick on Monday night. WNBA commissioner Catherine Engelbert announced the selection of Clark to Indianapolis, where she will bring her dynamic playing style and national player of the year achievements.
Following Clark, Stanford’s Cameron Brink went at No. 2 to the Los Angeles Sparks, South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso went No. 3 to the Chicago Sky, and Tennessee’s Rickea Jackson was the No. 4 pick by the Sparks. Other top picks were also announced, including Alissa Pili, who was picked at No. 8 by the Minnesota Lynx.
Clark expressed her gratitude for her family’s support and belief in her abilities after being drafted. The excitement and anticipation surrounding Clark’s arrival in Indiana have been palpable among basketball fans, as she will be paired with former South Carolina star Aliyah Boston.
The WNBA has also increased the national exposure of the Indiana Fever, scheduling 36 of their 40 games to be shown on national broadcast and streaming partners, up from 22 last season. This heightened visibility will allow fans to witness the talents of Clark and her teammates as they compete in the upcoming season.
Clark’s performance in the NCAA Division I championship game, where she famously scored 41 points in the national semifinal, has brought record attention to women’s college basketball. Her selection as the top overall pick in the WNBA Draft further cements her status as a rising star in the sport, and fans are eager to see what she will bring to the Fever in the upcoming season.
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