Caitlin Clark was fascinated about how her Iowa Hawkeyes have been going to beat their Large Ten Convention foe, the Wisconsin Badgers, on Dec. 10, 2023. However she admitted additionally having a eager eye on the WNBA Draft Lottery that will decide who owned the No. 1 decide in 2024.
“When the draft lottery occurred, I had a recreation on the identical actual evening, however I hoped the Fever obtained the primary decide,” Clark advised “The Pat McAfee Present” on Wednesday, two days after she was taken by the Indiana Fever first total.
It was a no brainer for Indiana, a group that already noticed an uptick in season-ticket purchases as everybody in ladies’s basketball anticipated Clark, the NCAA all-time main scorer, can be staying within the Midwest.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever poses for a photograph with Lin Dunn and Christie Sides throughout her introductory press convention on April 17, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Ron Hoskins/NBAE through Getty Pictures)
Seeing the Fever personal the highest decide, Clark was excited, understanding she had the chance to remain comparatively near dwelling.
“Clearly, I’m a Midwest lady, I’m from Iowa. That is 5 hours from Iowa Metropolis, seven hours from Des Moines the place I grew up. However I’m tremendous pumped — this can be a basketball state. Individuals find it irresistible right here,” she stated.
And, after all, Clark knew she can be the one taken first off the draft board.
CAITLIN CLARK SELECTED NO. 1 OVERALL BY INDIANA FEVER IN 2024 WNBA DRAFT
“Yeah, it was fairly set in stone for probably the most half,” she stated smiling to McAfee.
Whereas loving being near dwelling, Clark is happy about taking part in together with her new teammates, together with Aliyah Boston, the No. 1 decide of the 2023 Draft out of South Carolina. Boston and Clark performed collectively for Workforce USA.
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever talks to the media throughout an introductory press convention on April 17, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Ron Hoskins/NBAE through Getty Pictures)
There’s additionally Tamika Catchings, a Fever and WNBA legend who Clark is aware of she will lean on as she transitions into the league.
Clark’s impression on the Fever, and the WNBA normally, is anticipated to be speedy when it comes to manufacturing for her group and progress of ladies’s basketball. Her highlight is just going to get greater, however Clark defined an important piece of recommendation she’s used as her recognition skyrocketed.
“Top-of-the-line items of recommendation that someone gave me is on the stage you’re feeling all of the reward, that’s the identical stage you’ll really feel all of the hate. So, I attempt to keep proper within the center,” she stated.
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever talks to the media throughout an introductory press convention on April 17, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Ron Hoskins/NBAE through Getty Pictures)
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
The McAfee crew, which movies their every day podcast in Indianapolis, famous getting season tickets already, as they can not wait to see Clark tear up the Fever flooring.
Comply with Fox Information Digital’s sports activities protection on X, and subscribe to the Fox Information Sports activities Huddle e-newsletter.
Supply hyperlink
