Former Iowa Women's Basketball superstar Caitlin Clark set the WNBA on fire in her rookie season. Clark had high expectations as the no. 1 overall pick by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA Draft and she shattered them.
Clark averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in her first season and was named the WNBA Rookie of the Year. She also helped lead the Fever to their first playoff appearance in eight years.
The league took notice of the "Caitlin Clark Effect" after her rookie season. They moved the Indiana Fever's two road games versus the Chicago Sky to the United Center to accommodate more fans.
The Fever also announced their massive national television schedule for the upcoming season.
where and when to watch us all season long 📺
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) March 20, 2025
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The Fever have a WNBA record of 41 games that will be nationally televised next season. This can be attributed to the success Caitlin has brought to the organization and the league.
The WNBA saw a huge spike in viewership last season. This can be attributed to the flare that Clark brings to the game.
Clark has garnered unheard-of fandom with logo threes, flashy passes, and clutch baskets. Fans want to see her play wherever she is.
Six WNBA television partners set viewership records when they aired Fever games last season. The WNBA is attempting to cash in on Clark's generational talent by broadcasting 41 Fever games this season.
Clark receives a lot of hate from her rivals and media pundits alike (Angel Reese and ESPN, I'm looking at you). She takes it in stride and is focused on basketball. Love her or hate her, Clark has generated tons of revenue for the league and the players.
The WNBA would not be popular without Clark, so giving the Indiana Fever 41 nationally televised games is a smart move by the league.
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