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Caitlin Clark

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Caitlin Clark, a rookie for the Indiana Fever, has made history by breaking the WNBA rookie scoring record and the single-season assists record. Her remarkable performance has garnered widespread recognition and admiration from fans and analysts alike.

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Caitlin Clark, the standout rookie for the Indiana Fever, has made headlines in the WNBA by shattering the league's single-season scoring and assists records. During her impressive inaugural season, she broke the rookie scoring record previously held by Kelsey Plum, finishing with a remarkable total of 690 points, surpassing Plum's mark of 631 set in 2017. Fans were quick to celebrate Clark's achievement, recognizing her extraordinary talent and contributions to the game.

In addition to her scoring prowess, Clark made history by breaking the WNBA's single-season assists record. She accomplished this remarkable feat by recording a total of 319 assists, surpassing the previous record of 305 held by Alyssa Thomas. This not only highlights Clark’s potential as a playmaker but also emphasizes her versatility as a player, as she can both score effectively and facilitate for her teammates.

The excitement surrounding Clark’s performance has drawn significant attention, not only from fans but also from the wider sports community. Her ability to dominate games with her scoring and playmaking abilities has put her on the map as one of the league's brightest stars. In multiple matches, she showcased exceptional vision and precision in passing, revamping how the role of a guard can be perceived in modern women's basketball.

Additionally, Clark's on-court performances have sparked conversations about her future and potential impact within the league. With her records having come just in her rookie season, anticipation surrounds how she will evolve as a player in the years to come, potentially establishing herself as one of the all-time greats in WNBA history.

Collectively, her achievements in this season highlight not just her individual talent but also the broader growth and excitement of women's basketball.

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Recent Coverage

Caitlin Clark Shatters WNBA Rookie Scoring Record

Newsweek - 121 days ago - Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA rookie scoring record Sunday during the Indiana Fever's game against the Dallas Wings.

https://www.newsweek.com/sports/caitlin-clark-shatters-wnba-rookie-scoring-record-1954232

Fever rookie Caitlin Clark makes WNBA history after breaking notable record

Yardbarker - 122 days ago - Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark is no stranger to breaking records. After all, she’s taken down several WNBA rookie records this season, including made three-pointers (120), most double-doubles by a guard (14), most rebounds by a guard (222) and most assists in All-Star Game history (10). She was also the fastest rookie ever to hit 400 points and 200 assists, as well as the first to record a triple-double. In Sunday’s 110-109 win over the Dallas Wings, Clark did it again. The 22-year-old scored a career-high 35 points and broke Seimone Augustus’ 18-year record for most single-season points by a rookie (744). Clark has 761 points and counting with one game left in the regular season. In addition to setting multiple new rookie records, Clark (who earlier this season became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 300 career assists, also broke several WNBA records including single-game assists (19), single-season assists (329), most points scored or assisted on (1,090), and most All-Star votes (700,735).

https://www.yardbarker.com/wnba/articles/fever_rookie_caitlin_clark_makes_wnba_history_after_breaking_notable_record/s1_13132_40900100

Caitlin Clark sets WNBA rookie season scoring record in win over Dallas

CBC - 122 days ago - Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark scored a career-high 35 points in a win over Dallas, setting a rookie scoring record in the process

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/wnba-caitlin-clark-rookie-scoring-sept-15-1.7324187

Caitlin Clark Breaks WNBA Rookie Scoring Record; Fever Star Saluted by Fans

Bleacher Report - 122 days ago - There goes Caitlin Clark, making history again. The Indiana Fever rookie—who seemed to break every record possible in her legendary college career at…

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10135476-caitlin-clark-breaks-wnba-rookie-scoring-record-fever-star-saluted-by-fans

Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie scoring record as historic season rolls on

The Washington Post - 122 days ago - Clark surpassed Hall of Famer Seimone Augustus’s point total Sunday after setting the WNBA single-season assists record two days earlier.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/09/15/caitlin-clark-scoring-record-wnba-rookie/

Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie scoring record, Fever star now at 761 points

USA Today - 122 days ago - Caitlin Clark now holds the league's rookie scoring record, adding to the list of records she has set during her first season with the Indiana Fever.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2024/09/15/caitlin-clark-wnba-rookie-scoring-record/75193766007/

Clark sets WNBA mark for single-season assists

ESPN - 123 days ago - Fever rookie Caitlin Clark broke Alyssa Thomas' single-season record of 316 assists, adding to what she called an "historic" season for the WNBA.

https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/41251755/fever-caitlin-clark-breaks-wnba-single-season-assists-mark

Caitlin Clark Talks Wilson, Reese, 'Historic' WNBA Season After Setting Assist Record

Bleacher Report - 123 days ago - Even though the Indiana Fever lost their second straight game to the Las Vegas Aces on Friday, Caitlin Clark was able to take pride in being part of a…

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10135317-caitlin-clark-talks-wilson-reese-historic-wnba-season-after-setting-assist-record

Caitlin Clark Sets the WNBA Single-Season Assists Record in a Nike Kobe 6 Protro PE

Footwear News - 123 days ago - While facing the Las Vegas Aces on Friday night, the Indiana Fever star set the new WNBA single-season assists record, getting her 317th assist during the second quarter.

https://footwearnews.com/shoes/sneaker-news/caitlin-clark-wnba-assists-record-nike-kobe-6-protro-pe-1203688703/

Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA single-season assists record in loss to Las Vegas Aces

CNN - 123 days ago - Caitlin Clark added another milestone to her historic rookie campaign, breaking the WNBA single-season assists record in the Indiana Fever’s 78-74 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Friday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/13/sport/caitlin-clark-single-season-assists-record-spt-intl/index.html