Caitlin Clark could be forced to choose between professional basketball or professional golf as both sports aim to land the Indiana Fever star, with the Unrivalled League reportedly offering her a million dollars base.

The 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year is currently enjoying her break from the court at the moment as she prepares for a Pro-Am golf tour where will compete alongside names such as Annika Sorenstam.

But the 3×3 basketball league, which has already picked up Angel Reese and Napheesa Collier, is still making a push to get Clark to sign on for the upcoming competition going as far as to offer $1m in a deal similar in equivalency to Lionel Messi’s MLS arrangement.

They have their work cut out for them though as they previously requested for the Fever sensation to link up with them, which she dismissed saying she aims to focus on golf until the winter creeps in.

“Maybe play some golf,” Clark told reports of her offseason plans. “That’s what I’m going to do until it becomes too cold in Indiana. I’ll become a professional golfer.”

Additionally, her contract with the Iowa-based side may not permit her to compete in non-WNBA competitions such as the Unrivalled League which takes place in January. For example, a serious injury could impact the Fever’s season.

When is the Caitlin Clark golf tournament?

For the moment, Clark will try her hand at a Pro-Am tournament in Sorenstam‘s name, which will take place on November 13 at the Pelican Golf Club in Florida with members of the LPGA present.

And the 22-year-old might not look outclassed with reports suggesting she’s actually quite good at golf, but nonetheless she couldn’t contain her excitement when she announced the news she would be competing.

“I love golf,” Clark said in a press release. “So the opportunity to play in the pro-am for a tournament with a legend like Annika Sorenstam’s name on it is so exciting.

“I’m looking forward to seeing all the LPGA players on the driving range, being part of the Women’s Leadership Summit, and of course, teeing it up in the pro-am with Annika.”

Caitlin Clark‘s former high school coach revealed how he tipped the Indiana Fever star to replicate the talents of the Steph Curry all the way back in 2016, eight years before her professional debut.

The 22-year-old is currently the most popular player in the WNBA and is famed for her exceptional ability to make shots from range, much like the Golden State Warriors’ legend has throughout his career

Her success and rise has been so incredible that she claimed the NCAA points scoring records for both women and overall, as well as going on to average 19.2 points in her first season as a pro as she claimed the Rookie of the Year award.

But for Scott Babinat, this was not a surprise. The Dowling Catholic High School assistant coach knew exactly what her talent and potential was as he tipped the youngster for greatness whilst she was an unknown name in West Des Moines, Iowa.

“‘You’re never going to believe this,'” Babinat recalled, as per Athlon Sports. “‘But we are coaching a player that will become the female version of Steph Curry in many people’s minds.'”

Meyer reveals shocking Clark moment in first team camp

Clark, then just 14, wasted no time impressing Kristin Meyer, the head coach, in her first training camp with the Catholics’ team in her freshman year as she rose to the challenge without any second thoughts.

Meyer recalled that the teenager produced a three-quarter-court bounce pass and a behind-the-back toss to set her colleagues up for an easy basket, leaving the coaching veteran stunned at her confidence and bravery.

“It kind of shocked everyone in the gym just that she had the guts to do it,” Meyer said, as per Athlon Sports. “But also that she was able to execute it so well.”

Meyer additionally praised Clark’s understanding of technical aspects of the game such as positioning and movement, something she was able to pass on to her colleagues around her and left her boss thinking she had another coach in the team.