Caitlin Clark joins Indiana Fever as No. 1 pick in WNBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Caitlin Clark has transitioned from Iowa to the Indiana Fever after being selected as the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. The move happened rapidly, leaving Clark little time to adjust to her new role. Clark expressed feeling overwhelmed by the speed of the transition, describing the experience as being 'thrown into fire.' As she prepares for her debut with the Fever, the team looks to leverage her talents in the upcoming season.
- •Caitlin Clark was the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.
- •She shifts from Iowa to the Indiana Fever.
- •Clark felt overwhelmed by the quick transition.
- •Her debut could shape the Fever's performance this season.
- •The Fever are looking to rebuild with her addition.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Why Caitlin Clark felt she was ‘thrown into fire’ after being picked No. 1 in the 2024 WNBA Draft
"Caitlin Clark says her move from Iowa to the Indiana Fever happened so quickly that she barely had time to process becoming the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.
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