2024 WNBA Draft: Indiana Fever Select Caitlin Clark No. 1

Fever Earn High Marks for Their Selection

Clark a Dynamic Talent for Indiana

The Indiana Fever have made a bold move in the 2024 WNBA Draft, selectingCaitlin Clark with the No. 1 overall pick. The Fever have been in need of a franchise player, and Clark, a standout guard from the University of Iowa, fits the bill perfectly. Clark is a dynamic scorer who can also create for others, making her a perfect fit for the Fever's up-tempo style of play.

Clark averaged 27.0 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game in her collegiate career, leading the Hawkeyes to three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. She was also named the Big Ten Player of the Year twice and was a consensus All-American in her final season. Clark's skill set and leadership abilities make her a potential superstar in the WNBA.

The Fever have received high marks for their selection of Clark. ESPN's Holly Rowe called it "a great pick" and said that Clark "has the potential to be a special player in this league." The Athletic's Kate Fagan agreed, saying that Clark is "a perfect fit for Indiana" and that she "should be a star in the WNBA." Only time will tell how successful Clark will be in Indiana, but the Fever are certainly excited about their new franchise player.