After becoming the most famous female basketball player in the world, Caitlin Clark has had a spectacular 2024. Not only did she become the highest-scoring woman in NCAA women’s basketball history, but her arrival in the WNBA was a success few could have predicted.
Clark’s arrival at the Indiana Fever not only helped increase the number of attendees at the Fever games, but overall, each of her games drew millions of spectators who wanted to see her play on the field. Clark revolutionized the WNBA and put it on the map for the rest of the world. That’s why TIME magazine has just named her Athlete of the Year 2024.
Redefining women’s basketball. – Clark is the face of a new era in women’s basketball
Caitlin Clark shares how the fame she’s gained in her first WNBA season has grown:
At just 22 years old, Clark’s shooting ability defies expectations. Her signature 30-foot shots are similar to home runs in basketball, and she consistently makes them with ease. In the past year, she shattered records and captivated audiences around the world. In February, she surpassed Pete Maravich’s longtime NCAA Division I scoring record, becoming the top scorer overall.
Her championship game against South Carolina drew an astonishing 18.9 million viewers, making it the second most-watched women’s sporting event in American history. “It’s amazing to see how far we’ve come,” Clark reflected on her achievements.
Clark Shatters Records and Captivates Fans
As a professional, she continued to break records, set a new benchmark for most three-pointers in a rookie season and established WNBA records for assists. Her $28 million endorsement deal with Nike is the largest ever for a women’s basketball player.
