No. 1 draft pick Clark to 'bring it every night' in WNBA
The Straits Times|April 17, 2024
Caitlin Clark was the queen of the collegiate game but expects a major test when she joins the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), the Iowa superstar said on April 15, after going first in the WNBA Draft to the Indiana Fever.
No. 1 draft pick Clark to 'bring it every night' in WNBA

The 1.83m guard broke the alltime NCAA scoring record and sent television ratings skyrocketing with her splashy logo threes and astonishing passing ability captivating fans in the United States.

But "reality is coming" for the 22year-old sharpshooter, 10-time AllStar Diana Taurasi warned during a recent ESPN appearance, promising a tough reception in the highest ranks of the women's professional game.

Clark told reporters she was prepared for just that.

"The WNBA is so competitive right now. Every single time you step on the floor, it's going to be a rivalry," she said.

This story is from the April 17, 2024 edition of The Straits Times.

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