Caitlin Clark, top overall pick 2024 wnba draft, Made his professional debut in front of a packed crowd in the Indiana Fever’s preseason game against the Dallas Wings on Friday night.
22 year old Clark remained connected to her roots NCAA Division 1 The all-time leading scorer, dropped a team-high 21 points in the Fever’s 79–76 loss. He led the way with 16 points in 16 minutes in the first half and 21 points in 28 minutes.
Kaitlin Clark, #22, and Lexi Hull, #10, of the Indiana Fever, high-five during the game against the Dallas Wings during a WNBA preseason game at College Park Center on May 3, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Cooper Neal/NBAE via Getty Images)
“My biggest goal coming into tonight was to be myself, enjoy playing basketball, be aggressive – I thought that’s what I did. So, I think [I have] It’s something to be very proud of,” Clarke told reporters after the game.
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It was a narrow win for Dallas that came down to the wire. Dallas’ Arike Ogunbowale had the winning basket with just three seconds left on the clock. Clark’s 3-point attempt from the right corner fell short at the buzzer to force overtime.
“You couldn’t ask for a better game than this,” Clarke said.
the former iowa star No doubt brought in a sellout crowd, as his jerseys filled the room.
Kaitlin Clark, #22, of the Indiana Fever, signs autographs after the game against the Dallas Wings during a WNBA preseason game at College Park Center on May 3, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
Clark said of the fans, “They are what make women’s basketball so much fun.” “I think over the last few years, it’s been growing steadily. And they have to come forward and support [me] During my first WNBA game, it was really special, not only for me but for both teams on the court. “They get to see how good this product is.”
Despite the loss, Clark said her pro debut is not something she will ever forget – just like her first game at Iowa.
“It’s pretty special to wear your jersey for the first time in an actual game…It’s a big milestone for someone who has always dreamed of playing in the WNBA.”
Kaitlin Clark, #22, of the Indiana Fever, shoots a free throw during a WNBA preseason game against the Dallas Wings on May 3, 2024 at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. (Cooper Neal/NBAE via Getty Images)
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The Friday night game was the first of two for the Fever before Clarke makes its regular season debut at the Connecticut Sun on May 14.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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