Caitlin Clark is closing in on the all-time scoring record in NCAA basketball history. She has already established herself as one of the greatest to play the game at the collegiate level.
With a year left in her college career, many wondered if she would continue to stay in college or turn pro by declaring for the WNBA. Now Clark has officially announced that she will be entering the 2024 WNBA Draft. This decision has left the basketball world shocked.
Caitlin Clark is THE superstar in the college basketball world. No one in college basketball in several years has brought the attention of the world to college basketball the way she has. She has single-handedly brought the spotlight onto women’s basketball.
Clark will be the most popular college player to be drafted by the WNBA. Her popularity could send the league’s popularity skyrocketing. After all, no other player in recent memory came with the hype that she carries.
Caitlin Clark’s decision to forego her final season in college has been met with surprise. Fans believe she can earn more from her NIL deals than what she will as a Pro. Clark could also have set more records if she played next year. That could have cemented her as the best to ever play the college game.
Since her announcement, the WNBA and especially the Indiana Fever have been releasing not-so-subtle posts on their official social media accounts. After all, the Indiana Fever possesses the 1st overall pick in the upcoming 2024 WNBA draft. Clark will team up with last year’s 1st overall pick and WNBA Rookie of the Year, Aliyah Boston.
Fans shocked by Caitlin Clark’s decision to enter WNBA Draft
The Caitlin Clark decision was pending for quite some time. Her decision to forego the final year for the WNBA has fans shocked. They are of the understanding that Clark could have cemented herself as the greatest-ever college player. Next year she could have also had a shot at the NCAA Championship, considering her teammates were developing well this year. Add to that the money from NIL deals, and she could have been winning both sides.
Fans believe Caitlin Clark could have done more with NIL deals in NCAA than WNBA (iIage via Iowa Chill/X)So when Clark announced the decision through her official social media profiles, fans clamored to give their two cents. They were quick to comment about her decision. Check out some of those comments below;
Big mistake. Could shatter all NCAA records that would never get touched and make even more in endorsements/NIL
— Joe’s Picks (@Joes_Picks) February 29, 2024
Why lmao more money in college
— Jasmine 🇺🇸❤️ (@JazzyLynnRose) February 29, 2024
Stay in college. Besides the fact you’ll make more in NIL than a WNBA salary, college is WAY more fun than the real world!
— Rock/Hard Place (@txtarheeldad) February 29, 2024
The Detroit Pistons have announced that they will be trading with the Indiana Fever for the 1st Overall pick in the WNBA Draft.
— OG (@OG389) February 29, 2024
She will get paid 76k the first year and 78k the 2nd
— BassMaster86 (@Bassmaster1877) February 29, 2024
Clark should earn more with the WNBA than what she earns now. However, the chance to cement herself as the greatest will be missed. Although she could, in the remaining games of this college season, fans think otherwise.
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