Caitlin Clark We continue to break records. The basketball superstar has rocketed to the top of the merchandise charts after being selected first overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft. A draft pick earned the best-selling jersey of all time.
The former Iowa Hawkeyes bowler was the obvious choice for the Indiana Fever on Monday. And considering her historic record at the university, no one was surprised to hear her name called first.
Shortly after Clark's big moment, Fanatics, the official online retailer of the WNBA, quickly made pre-orders available for her No. 22 jersey… and it sold out quickly.
In fact, I heard Clark's WNBA jersey is the best-selling draft pick in the company's history across all sports!
Indy was excited to officially welcome Clark to the team. And 17,000 Fever fans held a watch party at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to watch the 22-year-old hoist the Fever jersey on TV.
Of course, this record-breaking moment is just one more in Clark's long list of accomplishments. top scorer Men's and women's college basketball history
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Clark spoke about his success in an interview. He's ready to turn pro, he said.
“I always believed in myself,” Clark said. GMA After the WNBA draft. “I also worked really hard for it. I think that's what I'm really proud of. I earned it. I deserve it. Nothing was given to me. I believe in myself more than anything.”
“That’s what I’m trying to take to the next level.”
The Indiana Fever opens the season May 14 against the Connecticut Sun. You can expect to see a lot of the number 22 jersey!