Clark was named unanimous AP Rookie of the Year earlier in September.
INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark has officially 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.
The WNBA announced Thursday, Oct. 3 that 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 received 66 out of 67 votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters.
“I am incredibly honored to be named Rookie of the Year, but more than that, I am grateful to everyone that supported me throughout this past season – my family and friends, my teammates, the Fever organization and everyone that cheered us on all season. I am so proud …