Indiana Fever sensation Caitlin Clark received the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year award, showcasing her exceptional WNBA season and record-breaking finale with the Iowa Hawkeyes. Her teammate Erica Wheeler congratulated her on X (formerly known as Twitter).
“The kid keep getting to it!” Wheeler tweeted.
Caitlin Clark rose to prominence during her standout college career with the Iowa Hawkeyes, making a significant impact in the WNBA and contributing to the growth of the league in popularity and financial terms.
“I grew up a fan of Candace Parker and the people who came before me, and to be honored in this way is super special and I’m thankful,” Clark told the AP. “It was a great year for women’s basketball and women’s sports.”
Her presence reportedly boosted TV viewership in the WNBA by more than 300%, and a championship game featuring her even outperformed the men’s game in TV ratings for the first time in college sports history.
Despite facing criticism from rivals and analysts, Clark has consistently let her performance on the court do the talking. She secured the prestigious WNBA Rookie of the Year award and earned a spot on the All-WNBA first team last season.
Caitlin Clark praised by WNBA legend after another major award win
Caitlin Clark’s recent accolade has drawn praise from WNBA legend Rebecca Lobo, who claimed the esteemed award in 1995.
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