SUMMARY
- Caitlin Clark took to her 'X' account on March 1, 2024, to officially declared for the upcoming WNBA Draft 2024.
- Caitlin Clark recently appeared on "Good Morning America," and spoke about her last year at Iowa, decision to declare for the WNBA Draft, franchises competing for her, etc.
Caitlin Clark has undeniably earned a spot in the list of rising players in the basketball world. It is only a matter of time before the 22-year-old makes it to the neverending GOAT debate. Since she embarked on her college career, fans have wondered if she will eventually join the league. Recently, Clark officially declared for the upcoming WNBA Draft 2024.
Notably, she took to her ‘X’ account on March 1, 2024, to make this exciting announcement. Clark posted a graphic image revealing that the current season will be her last at the University of Iowa and expressed her excitement for the new chapter. Following this news, the internet has been stormed with things such as if Clark can play in the NBA (Spoiler Alert: She actually can), WNBA teams that are competing for her, etc.
Recently, the basketball sensation made her appearance on “Good Morning America,” and spoke about everything that has been going around her. Amidst this, Clark revealed her thoughts on why her fans will be lined up to see her professional journey as well. “I think it’s just the style of basketball that I play, but I think also people love the fire and the emotion that I have,” she said.
In addition to this, Iowa‘s Star emphasized that people love the smile that is always on her face. It is undeniable that fans are excited to see her make her WNBA debut and change the landscape of the team. Furthermore, Clark said, “People love the long shots, people love the good passing, people love the fire.” Interestingly, she has never shot below 45% from the field throughout her college career.
Caitlin Clark opened up about her decision to declare for the WNBA Draft
In the same interview, Caitlin Clark opened up about her decision to declare for the WNBA Draft 2024. Notably, she had an extra year of eligibility due to the unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic which she chose to forgo. While talking about her decision, she said, “I think there’s pros and cons to both sides,” and emphasized that this is what made the decision so difficult.
Just a lil reminder than Caitlin Clark is the best offensive WBB player ever and it’s not close…
— Law | 🐐📊 (@TLaww22) March 3, 2024
In addition to this, she candidly spoke about how it was almost a win-win, and at the same time, a lose-lose, because she was giving up something or another. “I’m just kind of ready for the next chapter and a new challenge in my life,” she added. Furthermore, Clark revealed that she thinks that the reason why she decided to announce when she did was to have that closure especially ahead of Senior Night.
Looking back at Caitlin Clark’s stellar college career
Caitlin Clark began her basketball journey with Dowling Catholic High School in Iowa. By the time she graduated from high school, she was already considered among the top players. In 2020, Clark joined the University of Iowa and has taken the Iowa Hawkeyes to greater heights. Ever since her first college game, she has displayed extraordinary performances and posted impressive NCAA stats.
Her college career now stands as one of the most successful ones with record-breaking moments like breaking Kelsey Plum’s NCAA scoring record and now reaching the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I basketball, etc. As a result, her NIL earning valuation had a 237% spike, and with her recent endorsement deal with Panini, her $3.1 Million NIL deals money will see another rise.