Caitlin Clark: Picked up by Indiana Fever in WNBA draft, dazzles in all-Prada outfit

Considered one of the greatest collegiate players of all time, Caitlin Clark has been drafted into the professional league as the first overall pick by the Indiana Fever, reports Sky News. After getting drafted into the professional league, Clark told ESPN, "I dreamed of this moment since I was in second grade, and it’s taken a lot of hard work, a lot of ups and downs, but more than anything, just trying to soak it in." The 2024 WNBA draft was held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City Monday night.

All-time leading scorer

She is the all-time leading scorer across men's and women's college basketball. Clark entered the WNBA draft after her final season as a senior at Iowa University. This match was so successful that the tickets were sold for $11,000 and more than 24 million tuned in. It became the most viewed ever in college basketball - men's or women's.

It is interesting to note that the 2023 WNBA Finals averaged 728,000 viewers over four games. Las Vegas Aces' championship win was watched by a record 889,000 people.

Clark surpasses Pete Maravich

Clark also surpassed five-time NBA All-Star and college basketball legend Pete Maravich for the all-time National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) points record, held for more than half a century.

Lucrative endorsement deals

After getting unprecedented success in basketball, the 22-year-old player has signed lucrative endorsement deals with Nike, Gatorade, State Farm and Panini before turning pro.

Clark appears in an all-Prada set

Caitlin Clark appeared in an all-Prada set. She featured a satin mini-skirt and jacket, tube top and black pumps.

FAQs:

Who is Caitlin Clark?
Caitlin Clark is the all-time leading scorer across men's and women's college basketball. Clark entered the WNBA draft after her final season as a senior at Iowa University. Indiana Fever has picked her as No.1.

Has Caitlin Clark signed an endorsement deal?
After getting unprecedented success in basketball, 22-year-old Caitlin Clark signed lucrative endorsement deals with Nike, Gatorade, State Farm, and Panini before turning pro.