The WNBA draft took place in Brooklyn on Monday night, with a number of top prospects in women’s college basketball learning their next destinations.
After an orange carpet ceremony where players showed off their fashion, the draft itself officially confirmed the new teams for a number of marquee stars.
Round 1, Pick No. 1, Caitlin Clark
One of the worst-kept secrets in the sports world was confirmed early, as the Indiana Fever selected Clark with the first overall pick. The star guard leaves college as the all-time NCAA leader in scoring and averaged 31.6 points, 8.9 assists and 7.4 rebounds per game for her senior campaign. Clark also led the Iowa Hawkeyes to the NCAA tournament final the past two years.
Social media in the city of Indianapolis was quick to react to the news of Clark’s selection, with players and teams from Indiana’s capital city chiming in with their support.
Glad we’re finally on the same side!🤣 Congrats and welcome to the city!! @CaitlinClark22
— Tyrese Haliburton (@TyHaliburton22) April 15, 2024
welcome to Indiana, Caitlin Clark 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/Igg6pySIgz
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) April 15, 2024
Erica Wheeler, Maya Caldwell and Lexie Hull react to Caitlin Clark being selected No. 1 overall at our WNBA Draft Party 🥳
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