Caitlin Clark, one of the most electrifying basketball players in the world, has captured the attention of fans and analysts alike with her unmatched skill and determination on the court. While her on-court achievements, such as record-breaking performances and accolades, are well known, there’s more to the star player than what meets the eye. In this article, we dive into 27 lesser-known facts about Caitlin Clark
Rookie of the Year: Clark was named WNBA Rookie of the Year, receiving 66 of 67 votes.
Career-High Scoring: Clark scored a career-high 35 points in a win over the Dallas Wings, surpassing Seimone Augustus’ rookie scoring record.
All-WNBA Team: She became the first rookie since Candace Parker in 2008 to make the All-WNBA First Team.
Three-Point Record: Clark made a league-high 122 three-pointers, the second-most in a single WNBA season behind Sabrina Ionescu.
Rookie Contract: She signed her rookie scale contract with the Fever on April 27, 2024.
First Triple-Double: Clark became the first WNBA rookie and the first Fever player to record a triple-double with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists in a win over the New York Liberty.
First Win: On May 24, Clark helped the Fever earn their first regular-season win against the Los Angeles Sparks, recording 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists.
All-Star Selection: She was selected to the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game, receiving the most fan votes in the league (700,735).
Record-Breaking Performance: Clark set the WNBA rookie record for assists and broke the record for three-pointers made in a rookie season.
Season Averages: She finished the regular season with averages of 19.2 points, 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game, leading the league in assists.
Triple-Double Performance: On September 4, Clark recorded her second triple-double with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win over the Los Angeles Sparks.
Fever Playoffs: She led the Indiana Fever to their first playoff appearance since 2016, finishing the season with a 20-20 record.
First Game: Clark played her first regular season game on May 14, 2024, scoring 20 points in a loss to the Connecticut Sun.
Athlete of the Year: Clark was named Athlete of the Year by Time magazine and Female Athlete of the Year by the AP in December 2024.
First Overall Pick: Clark was selected as the first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever on April 15, 2024.
Record-Breaking Performance: Clark set the WNBA rookie record for assists and broke the record for three-pointers made in a rookie season.
Caitlin Clark Effect: She helped popularize women’s basketball, a trend known as the “Caitlin Clark effect.”
NCAA Career: Clark holds the NCAA Division I all-time record for points scored.
Gold Medals: Clark won three gold medals with the United States at the youth international level, including two at the FIBA Under-19 Women’s World Cup.
McDonald’s All-American: Clark was named a McDonald’s All-American and ranked as the fourth-best player in her class by ESPN.
First College Triple-Double: Clark posted her first college triple-double on December 22, 2020, with 13 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists against Western Illinois.
High School Achievements: By her sophomore year in high school, Clark was ranked the number one player in the 2020 class by ESPN.
Career in Iowa: Clark played college basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes, where she became one of the greatest collegiate players and won two-time national player of the year honors.
Sophomore Record: During her sophomore season, Clark set the Carver-Hawkeye Arena women’s single-game scoring record with 44 points in a win over Evansville.
Recruitment: Clark was recruited by NCAA Division I basketball programs before starting high school, with her first letter of interest coming from Missouri State before seventh grade.
Shooting Record: Clark became the Division I women’s career and single-season leader in points and three-pointers.
First College Game: On November 25, 2020, Clark made her collegiate debut, scoring 27 points, eight rebounds, and four assists in a 96–81 win over Northern Iowa.
