Caitlin Clark, top overall pick 2024 WNBA Draft, He made his professional debut in front of a sold-out crowd Friday night in the Indiana Fever’s preseason game against the Dallas Wings.
Clark, 22, stayed true to his roots. NCAA Division 1 In the 79-76 loss to the Fever, he scored a team-high 21 points, making him the all-time leading scorer. He led the way with 16 points in 16 minutes of the first half, and scored 21 points in 28 minutes.
Indiana Fever No. 22 Caitlin Clark and No. 10 Lexi Hull high-five during a WNBA preseason game against the Dallas Wings on May 3, 2024 at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. (Cooper Neal/NBAE via Getty Images)
“My biggest goal tonight was to continue to be myself, enjoy basketball and be aggressive. That’s what I thought I did. So, I think so.” [I have] There’s a lot to be proud of,” Clark told reporters after the game.
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It was a narrow victory for Dallas. Dallas’ Arike Ogunbowale scored the winning goal with three seconds left. He tried to force overtime with Clark’s 3-pointer from the right corner, but fell just short when the buzzer sounded.
“I couldn’t ask for a better game,” Clark added.
former iowa star It definitely drew a packed crowd as her jersey filled the room.
Caitlin Clark, No. 22, of the Indiana Fever signs autographs after a game against the Dallas Wings during a WNBA preseason game at College Park Center on May 3, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Michael Gonzalez/NBAE via Getty Images)
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“They make women’s basketball so much fun,” Clark said of the fans. “I think over the past few years, it’s grown more and more, and for them to come out and support. [me] My first WNBA game was really special, not only for me but for both teams on the court. They can understand how good this product is. ”
Despite the loss, Clark said his pro debut, like his first game at Iowa, was something he’ll never forget.
“It’s very special to put on the jersey for the first time in an actual game. … It’s a huge milestone for someone who has always dreamed of playing in the WNBA.”
Indiana Fever No. 22 Caitlin Clark shoots a free throw during a WNBA preseason game against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center on May 3, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Cooper Neal/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Friday night’s game was the first of two Fever games before Clark made his regular season debut on May 14 against the Connecticut Sun.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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