Caitlin Clark has made history as the first rookie guard to be voted into the All-WNBA First Team since Diana Taurasi in 2004 ¹. This impressive achievement comes after Clark received 52 out of 67 first-team votes and 14 second-team votes, with only one voter not including her in any All-WNBA team ¹. She joins an elite group of players, including WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson and Defensive Player of the Year Napheesa Collier, who were unanimous selections ¹.
Clark’s remarkable rookie season has been filled with accolades, including leading the league in assists per game with 8.4 and finishing fifth in MVP voting ¹. Her impressive performance helped the Indiana Fever return to the postseason for the first time since 2016 ¹. Clark’s achievements are a testament to her hard work and dedication, and she continues to inspire fans with her exceptional skills on the court.
As the fifth first-year player to achieve this feat, Clark joins an impressive list of talented athletes, including Sue Bird, Tamika Catchings, Candace Parker, and Diana Taurasi ¹. Her historic honor is a well-deserved recognition of her outstanding contributions to the WNBA, and fans eagerly await her future accomplishments ¹.
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