In 2024, Caitlyn Clark entered the WNBA as a new phenomenon, attracting attention even before she stepped on the court. Known for her outstanding talent and never-give-up spirit, she became the star of the Iowa team, leaving a strong mark on women’s basketball history.
During her college career, Caitlyn broke many records and surpassed legends such as Steph Curry, especially when she became the leading scorer and the leading assister in the NCAA.
In her first WNBA season, despite a challenging start when her team won only one of the first nine games, Caitlyn did not let this affect her. After a difficult time, she led the team from the bottom of the table to a possible playoff position and finished the season in fourth place in the MVP race. Although her first season was not easy, Caitlyn proved that she could overcome all difficulties to become one of the best players.
Caitlyn Clark’s second season promises to be different. After finishing her first WNBA season on September 25 and not rushing back to play, she decided to focus on rest and recovery instead of taking on other basketball projects. This decision has proven to be wise for Caitlyn, who realized that rest and recovery are important factors in achieving long-term success in her career.
After taking a break, Caitlyn returned with a fresh mind and a clear strategy, ready to improve every aspect of her game. She was clearly aware of her weaknesses and spent time analyzing games, improving her shooting ability and improving her performance.
Considering her impressive first-season numbers, such as averaging 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists in the final 10 games of the season without a full summer of rest, it’s easy to imagine how much better she could have been with a full summer of preparation.
Caitlyn’s sophomore season projections call for her to improve by about 10% from last season, averaging 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 assists per game—highly impressive numbers that could put her in the MVP race. If Caitlyn hits those numbers, she’ll be second only to Asia Wilson in points scored in an MVP season, and if she hits 10 assists per game, it’ll be a feat that surpasses any current WNBA record.
What’s even more exciting is that Caitlyn is on the verge of setting a record that has never been achieved in professional basketball history: leading the league in both points and assists in the same season. This is something that no player, male or female, in the NBA or WNBA has accomplished since the invention of the 3-point line.
With a full summer to prepare and a clear strategy for next season, Caitlyn Clark is ready to take her career to the next level. She is focused on developing as a whole person and proving that she can be more than just a star in women’s basketball, but also change the way people view basketball in general.
