Caitlin Clark, selected as the number 1 overall pick by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA draft, expressed excitement and gratitude for the opportunity. Clark aims to make an impact in the league and acknowledges the challenges ahead, highlighting her passion for basketball and the support she receives. Various figures, including WNBA personalities and politicians, have praised Clark's potential and determination, emphasizing her bright future in the league.
"There's so much young talent on our roster and we're gonna feed off the energy of the fans.. There's definitely gonna be some learning curves but with the talent around me I can't wait to feed them the ball" ~ @CaitlinClark22 #PMSLive https://t.co/6K0s1DEaeK
"You gotta bring it every single night in the WNBA because it's the best of the best.. I'm excited and a lot of the players I idolized growing up" ~ @CaitlinClark22 #PMSLive https://t.co/a3Bmy2MOal
"I always had super big goals and dreams.. At the same time this is a place that women's basketball has never been before.. I never imagined it on this magnitude but I've always loved women's basketball" @CaitlinClark22 #PMSLive https://t.co/AHj76axRiB
"When I pulled up for the record I knew that it had to be a long three.. I loved basketball growing up and my dad played in College.. I begged him to put a hoop in the driveway and I was out there a lot" ~ @CaitlinClark22 #PMSLive https://t.co/Sv0gWdmZqL
"I was hoping the Fever got the first pick and obviously I'm a Midwest girl.. I'm super pumped to be here and this is a basketball state" ~ @CaitlinClark22 #PMSLive https://t.co/2wLmqUG92O
Friends that support one other >>> After @CaitlinClark22 was drafted #1 overall to the @IndianaFever, she shared a moment with the #2 overall pick @cameronbrink22 (@LASparks) 2024 #WNBADraft @StateFarm https://t.co/NLJboWzBuA
Very proud to congratulate the @IndianaFever for selecting @CaitlinClark22 as the Number 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft last night. She will do great things for the Fever and make so many Hoosiers proud. Go Caitlin Go!
.@andraya_carter can see Caitlin Clark becoming a WNBA great 👀 "She can one hundred percent be one of the best players in this league." https://t.co/bHqjByTxQo
Watched @WNBA Draft last night. Wanted to see @CaitlinClark22 go #1.☝️ She's bad ass....competive as hell, just gets it. Takes no crap on court but #respect for those players who opened the door for women's b'ball. Will follow her w @IndianaFever in 2024!! https://t.co/Qad9w80Qom
“It’s the moment I have dreamed of since I was in 2nd grade and to share it with my family was super special.” @CaitlinClark22 can't wait to start playing with the @IndianaFever! https://t.co/0YZEkKdI4W #WNBAdraft https://t.co/5XpalrGEvY