Caitlin Clark named WNBA Rookie of the Year [Video]

INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark has reportedly been named WNBA Rookie of the Year following the Indiana Fever’s historic season that saw a 1-8 start result in a playoff berth. 

According to a social media post from Shams Charania, Clark was named the award’s winner alongside Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, who has won Defensive Player of the Year. Las Vegas center A’ja Wilson was named league MVP and Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington won Most Improved Player. 

Clark had a record-breaking season on and off the court. She broke the single-season assist record, as well as setting the league’s individual game mark. The unanimous AP Rookie of the Year also broke the rookie record for points in a season.

Off the court, Clark and her fellow rookies have been a ratings and attendance boon for the WNBA. Despite the blowout loss in Game 1 against the Sun, fans tuned …