Orlando Pride Win First-Ever NWSL Shield Behind Marta Goal

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The WNBA announced Thursday that Indiana guard Caitlin Clark is the 2024 Rookie of the Year, giving the Fever back-to-back ROTYs after Aliyah Boston’s 2023 win.

Nearly mirroring Boston’s unanimous election, Clark garnered 66 of the 67 votes. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese, whose season was cut short due to a wrist injury, received the remaining first-place vote.

“I am incredibly honored to be named Rookie of the Year, but more than that, I am grateful to everyone that supported me throughout this past season – my family and friends, my teammates, the Fever organization and everyone that cheered us on all season,” Clark said in the Fever’s statement. “I am so proud of what we accomplished and so excited for what the future holds.”

Known for her deep three-pointers, Clark made WNBA history this season. (Chet White/Getty Images)

Clark’s rookie season is one for the record books

This year has been all gas, no brakes for the 2024 WNBA Draft’s overall No. 1 pick. During the regular season, Clark led all rookies in scoring at 19.2 points per game and topped the league with 8.4 assists per game and with 122 total three-pointers.

In July, the 2024 All-Star became the first rookie in WNBA…

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