It’s official. Caitlin Clark is now a member of the Indiana Fever. There was never really any doubt as to where the greatest scorer of NCAA Division I history was headed the moment she officially declared for the WNBA Draft, but the Fever made it official on Monday by selecting Clark as the No. 1 overall pick.
Needless to say, Caitlin, the organization, and Indiana are more than excited to get things rolling.
Caitlin Clark Delivers Powerful Statement
Clark took the mic shortly after hearing her name called first during the draft. When asked to share her reaction to this special moment, the 22-year-old could not help but look back at the journey she’s taken to get to this point:
“I’ve dreamed of this moment since I was in second grade,” she said. “It’s taken a lot of hard work, a lot of ups and downs, but more than anything just trying to soak it in.”
Clark then delivered a powerful message about how she hopes to serve as an inspiration to young and aspiring girls out there:
“I think just a belief in myself,” she said. “My parents always instilled confidence in me from a young age when I was a young girl. I think that’s something a lot of young girls can learn to have. I think people supporting them certainly helps.
“… I told my mom before this, I earned it, and that’s why I’m so proud of it.
"I've dreamed of this moment since I was in second grade…more than anything just trying to soak it in."
Caitlin Clark talks to Holly Rowe about being drafted first overall in the @WNBA. pic.twitter.com/RrLZR023Wp
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) April 16, 2024
Caitlin Clark Hypes Fever Fans
In another interview, Clark spoke openly about how she excited she is to join Indiana. The former Iowa Hawkeyes superstar is now looking forward to soaking in the Fever culture:
“”I’m very lucky to be going to an organization that really loves women’s basketball,” she said.
"I'm very lucky to be going to an organization that really loves women's basketball."
Caitlin Clark talks about her excitement to be coming to Indy and reflects on having Tamika Catchings call one her games in college. pic.twitter.com/u0N4OiFkBh
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) April 16, 2024
Of course, Clark had a message for the fanbase:
INDIANA LETS GOOOOO!!!! @IndianaFever
— Caitlin Clark (@CaitlinClark22) April 16, 2024
She kept it short and sweet, but you can be sure that Fever fans are on an absolute high at the moment.
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