WNBA draft: Caitlin Clark picked No.1 overall by Indiana Fever

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Caitlin Clark finished her career at Iowa as the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I history with 3,951 career points.

Caitlin Clark was the first overall pick by the Indiana Fever in Monday night’s WNBA draft in New York City. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Clark’s selection during the event at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.Monday night’s draft was only the second one with fans in attendance after 1,000 tickets sold out in February.

The Iowa standout helped bring millions of new fans to the game with her astonishing signature logo jump shots and superb passing ability.The Indiana Fever indicated on social media shortly after Clark’s announcement that they intended to select her.Clark heads to Indiana to team up with Aaliyah Boston, the 2023 WNBA Rookie of the Year, who was picked first overall by the Fever last year.

 

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