We’re tracking every game for one of the most anticipated rookie classes in WNBA history.
The 2024 WNBA season is about a quarter way through a 40-game schedule. And all eyes are on Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and one of the most anticipated rookie classes in league history.
The rookie class is loaded with potential future stars. In addition to Clark, forwards Cameron Brink, the No. 2 draft pick with the Los Angeles Sparks, and Angel Reese, the No. 7 pick to the Chicago Sky, are among the rookies consistently in starting lineups.
How are the top rookies playing? We’ll track their performances every time they take the court, so check back every game day.
Last updated: June 16
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Last time out: The Fever have their first winning « streak » of 2024 as they defeated the Sky 91-83 on Sunday, following their victory over Atlanta last Thursday.
Sunday was one of Indiana’s best overall games: The Fever had their best shooting percentage from the field (56.5%) since 2022 and their most blocks (11) since 2014. It was also one of Clark’s best games in her young WNBA career: 23 points on 7 of 11 shooting, 9 assists, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks.
Clark became the first rookie in WNBA history to have at least 20 points, 9 assists and 8 rebounds in a game. Two other No. 1 picks, Candace Parker and A’ja Wilson, had 20/8/8 games as rookies.
What we learned: As we’ve seen the past two games, when the Fever’s offense is working, it’s pretty good. Both games, they also had their moments on defense, and that will be the key factor in whether they make the playoffs.
Clark broke records throughout her senior season at Iowa, and she’s already doing noteworthy stuff through 15 games her WNBA rookie year, too. She has had five games in which she’s had at least 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. That’s the most in the WNBA this year, and the second-most by a rookie in WNBA history. The only rookie who had more 20/5/5 games was Indiana’s Tamika Catchings in 2002.
Clark also has 40 3-pointers through 15 games as a rookie, which only three other players have done, including Indiana teammate Kelsey Mitchell. Clark is the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 200 points/75 assists/75 rebounds.
« The longer she’s in the league, she’s getting more and more comfortable », Indiana coach Christie Sides said. « She’s having those moments with her new teammates, and we just have to keep growing and building on that. » — Michael Voepel
Up next: vs. Washington Mystics on Wednesday (7 p.m. ET, NBA TV)
Angel Reese says her flagrant 1 on Caitlin Clark was a « basketball play » and voices some frustration with the officiating.
