Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark was recently named the unanimous WNBA Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press. Following the announcement by the AP, the Big Ten Network's official social media account posted the news, seemingly congratulating the former Iowa Hawkeyes star. "UNANIMOUS," posted the Big Ten Network.
"Caitlin Clark adds another award to her inaugural year in the W." Clark previously played four seasons with the Hawkeyes under the Big Ten blanket. During her college career, Clark averaged 28.
4 points, 7.1 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game.
The WNBA rookie finished her first season in the league averaging 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 8.
4 assists. UNANIMOUS !!️ Caitlin Clark adds another award to her inaugural year in the W. #B1GWBBall pic.
twitter.com/1XTSBwVW7n Clark and the Fever are currently competing in the WNBA playoffs, playing a first-round matchup against the Connecticut Sun. Indiana fell in blowout fashion in Game 1, losing 93-69 on the road.
They're looking to bounce back on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET, attempting to pick up a road win in an elimination game.
If the Fever were to pull off the victory in Game 2, they would play the final game of the series, Game 3, in Indiana. Clark finished her WNBA playoff debut with 11 points, eight assists and four rebounds. Mark Smith-Imagn Images Despite the early struggles for Indiana in the playoffs, it's already been a successful season for the Fever.
Clark led the Fever back to the postseason for the first.
