Caitlin Clark’s rookie season ended Wednesday after the Connecticut Sun completed a two-game sweep of the Indiana Fever in an 87-81 victory.
Clark scored 25 points, had nine assists, and grabbed six rebounds. According to Stathead, she joins Maya Moore (2011) as the only true rookie to record at least 20 points, five assists, and five rebounds in a postseason game.
Historical Feat
Hall of Famer Cynthia Cooper also technically accomplished this feat as a rookie. However, it happened in 1997 during the inaugural WNBA season when every player was in their first year.
What a season for the rook
Caitlin Clark becomes the only rookie to record a 25+ PTS, 5+ REB, and 5+ AST game in the WNBA Playoffs. At 22y, 247d, she’s the youngest player to record such a game, previously: Cappie Pondexter (24y, 235d)#WNBAPlayoffs presented by @google
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Impressive Playoff Debut
Though her playoff run was short-lived, Clark averaged impressive stats: 18 points, 8.5 assists, five rebounds, two steals and one block over two games. According to
, Michael Jordan is the only other player to post similar numbers in their first playoff series.
Fans believe Caitlin Clark’s performance was extraordinary!
A Season Full of Achievements
Clarkโs rookie year was nothing short of spectacular. She not only earned Rookie of the Year honors but also broke several records. Her debut game attracted record-breaking viewership. She set a new mark for three-pointers by a rookie and became the first WNBA rookie to record a triple-double.
Additionally:
- She holds the single-season assists record.
- Fastest player to reach 500 points and 200 assists.
Her impact on her team was profound; she helped Indiana Fever make it back to playoffs since their last appearance in 2016.
Clark’s remarkable rookie season is already legendary but it’s just the beginning for one of basketballโs brightest stars!
