The Caitlin Clark era in the WNBA has begun in earnest and is off to a hot start.
The NCAA’s all-time leading scorer was selected No. 1 overall by the Indiana Fever in last month’s WNBA Draft and quickly became an Indianapolis legend.
Clark’s Fever jersey set sales records for Fanatics, and Tim McGraw also wore her jersey during a concert at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the Fever Pacers and Indiana Pacers.
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Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever smiles before a game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 14, 2024 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
Clark was the star of four of the most high-profile games in NCAA women’s history, three of which were Iowa State’s final three games in the most recent March Madness tournament. Now, she’s turning her attention to the WNBA.
Her WNBA debut at Connecticut State vs. the Sun averaged 2.1 million viewers and peaked at 2.3 million viewers, topping the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The game was the most-watched WNBA game since 2001 and the most-watched game ever broadcast on an ESPN platform.
Indiana players control the ball while being defended by DeJonai Carrington (21) of the Connecticut Sun during the third quarter of a game at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 14, 2024 in Uncasville, CT. Fever’s Caitlin Clark. (Elsa/Getty Images)
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according to sports media watchThe game was the most-watched sporting event on Tuesday night, behind Game 5 between the Knicks and Pacers and Game 5 between the Timberwolves and Nuggets in the second round of the NBA playoffs.
However, it was an uphill battle for both Clark and the Fever. The Sun won 92-71. Clark dropped a team-high 20 points, but was only 5-of-15 from the floor. She spun the ball over 10 times.
Clark said after the match: “I’m disappointed and no one wants to lose, but I don’t think you can blame yourself too much about one match.” “I don’t think that’s going to help this team.”
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever warms up before a game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 14, 2024 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Elsa/Getty Images)
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Clark’s home debut will be Thursday night against the defending Eastern Conference champions, New York Liberty.
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