Caitlin Clark, a standout women’s college basketball player from Iowa University, has been chosen as the first overall pick in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) draft by the Indiana Fever. The 22-year-old athlete had been highly anticipated to be a top pick in the draft, and she expressed her excitement about joining the league.
During the annual WNBA draft, athletes from colleges across the US competed for a chance to go professional. Clark, who previously played for Iowa Hawkeyes, reflected on her journey to the WNBA and emphasized the competitive nature of the league. She also talked about the hard work required to succeed in it.
Clark’s success in college basketball has sparked what is now known as “The Caitlin Clark Effect,” which has led to an increase in interest in women’s college basketball. Other notable players drafted during the WNBA draft include Kamilla Cardoso from South Carolina University and Angele Reese from Louisiana State University.
Fans like Jenny Nyugen, who runs a sports bar in Oregon that exclusively shows women’s sports, have acknowledged the growing popularity of women’s basketball and expressed their excitement about it. “It’s about damn time” for women’s game deserves recognition,” said Nyugen.