In the wake of Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark signing with the Indiana Fever, fans are outraged at the superstar’s projected WNBA salary, which will earn her just $76,535 for her rookie season. When you consider that Clark was the number-one draft pick, that amount does seem remarkably low, especially when you consider that the number-one draft pick for the NBA in 2023 was Victor Wembanyama, whose starting salary with the San Antonio Spurs was just over $12 million. Is this fair? ...
Caitlin Clark’s welcome to the WNBA continued Sunday, with the Indiana Fever opening training camp. And the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer is already noticing how much different the pros are compared to college. "It's definitely different, but that's what you expect when you start a new chapter in your life," Clark said. "It's fast,
Caitlin Clark’s early play in WNBA will serve as her tryout for a spot on the U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team.
Caitlin Clark’s early play in WNBA will serve as her tryout for a spot on the U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team.
Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark became the first two-time winner in the 94-year history of the James E. Sullivan Award, given to the nation's most outstanding athlete at the college or Olympic level.
Caitlin Clark was drafted into the WNBA on April 15. She has already had a transformative impact on the Indiana Fever organization that has completely changed the lives of her veteran teammates. It is remarkable what one player can do! Clark, the greatest scorer in college basketball history, sold out almost every game during her […]
Earlier this month, Taurasi, who's set to enter her 20th WNBA season with the Phoenix Mercury, warned Clark that she would face her fair share of struggles on her and Sue Bird's talk show on ESPN.
The objectification of Caitlin Clark by a reporter is not an isolated incident. It is emblematic of broader institutionalized media trends that diminish women athletes.
Caitlin Clark was selected first overall by the Indiana Fever, seventeen picks before her Iowa teammate, Kate Martin, was selected by the Las Vegas Aces. Their first practices with their new teams reflect a stark contrast in WNBA facilities. As does Angel Reese’s introductory press conference with the Chicago Sky! Clark arrived to Indianapolis for […]
Since Caitlin Clark was drafted, debate about her salary has dominated social media. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert explains the economic truth behind it.
It is still possible that Caitlin Clark could play for the United States at the Paris 2024 Olympics this summer. Her first few weeks in the WNBA will determine if she is worthy of a roster spot. This comes after the former Iowa superstar was unable to attend Team USA’s training camp. Clark received an […]
Caitlin Clark’s early play in WNBA will serve as her tryout for a spot on the U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team.