Caitlin Clark’s whirlwind tour continued Wednesday when she was officially introduced as a member of the Indiana Fever. The No. 1 overall pick in Monday’s 2024 WNBA Draft was welcomed to town in style with a red carpet entrance and greetings from the city’s other professional sports stars, including Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton.
Clark then took the stage alongside general manager Lin Dunn and head coach Christie Sides for her introductory press conference, which lasted over half an hour. Here are some key takeaways from Clark’s first official appearance with the Fever.
The excitement is real
Clark said she was hoping the Fever would win the No. 1 pick in the lottery, admitting it was a big reason why she decided to forego her remaining year of college eligibility and enter the draft. The early support from Fever fans, who filled Gainsbridge Fieldhouse for a draft watch party, has only made her more enthusiastic about playing for the organization.
“Six thousand people just to stare at a screen and see who gets picked in the draft is pretty incredible, so I expect big numbers this summer,” Clark said. “I think people just couldn’t be more excited about where this organization is going,…
