Caitlin Clark is not only No. 1 in the hearts of Iowans but also the No. 1 WNBA rookie according to her stats so far this season.
The 6-foot guard and former Hawkeye is in her first season with the Indiana Fever after being the first pick of the WNBA draft.
Clark didn’t make the Olympics women’s basketball team, but she did use her break to return to Iowa to help give away backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need.
She will return to the court this week from a month-long hiatus to take on the Phoenix Mercury.
What are Caitlin Clark’s stats this WNBA season?
Points per game: 17.1
Rebounds per game: 5.8
Assists per game: 8.2
Steals per game: 1.5
Percent of free throws made: 89.1%
Percent of field goals made: 40.5%
How do Caitlin Clark’s stats compare to other WNBA rookies?
Clark leads rookies in points, assists, steals, free-throw percentage, 3-pointers made and field goals made. Here is a look at the stats of some of the WNBA’s other top rookies so far this season.
Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese’s stats
Points per game: 13.5
Rebounds per game: 13
Assists per game: 1.8
Steals per game: 1.5
Percent of free throws made: 75.7%
Percent of field goals made: 40.2%
Chicago Sky’s Kamilla Cardoso’s stats:
Points per game: 8.2
Rebounds per game: 7.8
Assists per game: 1.1
Steals per game: 0.4
Percent of free throws made: 62%
Percent of field goals made: 46.2%
What did Caitlin Clark say about Indiana Fever Instagram post?
The Indiana Fever highlighted Clark’s impressive stats in an Instagram post this week. While some commenters said Clark is the Rookie of the Year, Clark’s first response was more humorous.
One of the photos on the Indiana Fever’s Instagram showed just how rough it can be for Clark during games. Her knees had multiple bruises and friction burns. She posted a comment on the Instagram post saying, “Bruh r my knees okay? Jeez.”
Fans appreciated the authentic photo in the comments, saying the marks show off her hard work.
When will Caitlin Clark play next?
After a four-week break, Clark will take on the Phoenix Mercury in Indiana on Friday, Aug. 16. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. CT.
Kate Kealey is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at kkealey@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter at @Kkealey17.
