Breaking news, folks! Caitlin Clark, the wonder woman of the Indiana Fever, has just added another massive feather to her cap. The WNBA star rookie has been named to the All-WNBA First Team. Yes, you read that right! First Team! And in case you’re wondering, she’s only the fifth rookie ever to pull off this trick. Go ahead, let that sink in.
Now, head coach Christie Sides didn’t just pat her on the back; she basically threw a mini parade for Clark with a tweet that screamed, “CONGRATS, Caitlin Clark!! 5th Rookie EVER to receive this honor…proud of you!” Coach Sides wasn’t holding back any punches—because when your rookie enters the exclusive All-WNBA club with legends like A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, and Alyssa Thomas, you don’t stay quiet!
But wait, there’s more! In a follow-up video that practically felt like a love letter to Clark, Sides gushed about how she’s hanging out with the greatest players in WNBA history. “She’s in the company of some of the greatest players in this league,” Sides said, which is the classy, sports coach way of saying: “Clark is now the WNBA’s Beyoncé—she runs the court like it’s her Coachella stage.”
If you’re keeping score at home, the Fever haven’t been a top-tier squad for a hot minute, not since 2015. And in her first season with the team, Sides dealt with a meh 13-27 record. But like a fairy godmother with a basketball, Clark came in as the No. 1 overall pick in 2024, waved her magic shooting hand, and BAM! The Fever hit a much more respectable 20-20, making the playoffs for the first time in forever (2016, to be exact). Sure, the Sun scorched their hopes in the first round, but hey—progress, baby!
Here’s the kicker: Clark didn’t just play—she made sure everyone knew she played. She averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 8.4 assists per game, as if saying, “Who says rookies have to ease into things?” Her season was basically a walking highlight reel, breaking records like they were free throws:
- Most assists in a single season in Fever history (337)
- Most three-pointers by a rookie (122)
- WNBA single-game record for most assists (19—because why stop at 18?)
Oh, and she didn’t stop there. Clark collected titles like Pokémon cards: Four-time WNBA Rookie of the Month and three-time Eastern Conference Player of the Week. Clearly, this woman doesn’t take days off.
In short, Caitlin Clark’s rookie year with the Fever wasn’t just good—it was the sports equivalent of a viral TikTok dance. She slayed, and we can’t wait to see how she does it again next season. All eyes on you, Caitlin—you’ve officially earned the spotlight. Now let’s see how bright you can shine in Year 2!
