Caitlin Clark’s WNBA salary revealed after being selected with No. 1 overall pick
Caitlin Clark’s WNBA salary revealed after being selected with No. 1 overall pick
On Monday, college basketball icon Caitlin Clark was selected with the No. 1 pick of the WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever.
The pick itself wasn’t shocking considering she has unlimited range, is crafty with the ball, and finished her career as college basketball’s all-time leading scorer. Her talent and inspiring story have drawn millions of fans to the game in historic fashion, and also helped her ink deals with Nike, Gatorade, State Farm, and Buick among numerous other major brands.
Following her name being called, a report by Spotrac revealed she will sign a four-year deal with the Fever worth $338,056.
According to On3.com, Clark’s NIL valuation was $3.5 million, which ranked fourth in college sports behind Bronny James, Shedeur Sanders, and Livvy Dunne. However, her impact on women’s basketball goes far beyond monetary value, and likely helped change the trajectory of the sport. Something Dawn Staley made sure she mentioned during South Carolina’s title celebration.
Clark’s brand deals and endorsements will likely only get more lucrative throughout her career, as she will now look to help turn around the Fever. She will team up with last year’s No. 1 overall pick Aliyah Boston.
