Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, is making the leap from college basketball stardom to the professional league, joining the Indiana Fever and teaming up with last year's No. 1 pick, Aliyah Boston, in a bid to lead the team back to playoff contention.

By the Numbers
  • Clark's four-year contract is worth a total of $338,056, with a year-by-year breakdown of $76,535 in 2024, $78,066 in 2025, $85,873 in 2026, and a fourth-year option of $97,582 in 2027.
  • Her estimated NIL valuation rose from $910,000 to $3.4 million after breaking NCAA records, and she also has several sponsorships including State Farm, Gatorade, Nike, and others.
State of Play
  • Clark's anticipated move to the WNBA comes after a standout career at the University of Iowa, where she consistently posted impressive per-game averages, culminating in her selection as the top draft pick.
  • The Indiana Fever, led by head coach Christie Sides, will start the 2024 WNBA season on May 14, with Clark's debut game slated for May 16 in Indianapolis.
Bottom Line

Caitlin Clark's transition to the professional ranks presents an opportunity for her to reshape the Indiana Fever's fortunes, while also highlighting the increasing value of top women's basketball talent in the sports industry.