Caitlin Clark's Rookie Season Ends with Fever's 87-81 Playoff Loss, Named Rookie of the Year

Sep 27, 2024, 04:43 PM

Caitlin Clark's rookie season in the WNBA has come to an end following the Indiana Fever's elimination by the Connecticut Sun in the first round of the playoffs, with an 87-81 win. Despite the early exit, Clark's impact on the league has been substantial. She scored a game-high 25 points and set multiple rookie records, including being the fastest player to record 100 points and 50 assists in just 8 games. Clark's performance also contributed to a significant increase in WNBA viewership and attendance, with the league seeing over 54 million unique viewers and the highest total attendance in 22 years. Additionally, Clark was named the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year. She stated she is just 'scratching the surface' of her potential. The WNBA has also been addressing issues of racism and abuse towards players, with Clark condemning such behavior during her postseason press conference.