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Iowa women’s basketball team’s revered head coach Lisa Bluder announced her retirement Monday after 24 years at the helm. The decision comes in the wake of Iowa’s second consecutive NCAA tournament championship game loss April 7, and star player Caitlin Clark’s move to the WNBA, where she was drafted first overall by the Indiana Fever. […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has had a busy windup heading into her first WNBA season, especially with all the hype surrounding his entry into the league following a decorated collegiate career with Iowa. Among the events Clark missed was her graduation from the University of Iowa, where she took up marketing, specializing in professional […]

The Caitlin Clark effect posits that the Indiana Fever star always brings an audience to a stadium. Whether it’s back at Iowa, any venue in March Madness, at the WNBA Draft, or even at her away games in the coming season, everybody loves seeing her thrive along with the swag she brings to the game. […]

INDIANAPOLIS –– It was the last play in Fever practice, and naturally, Caitlin Clark got the shot. Clark used the screen to get open on the wing, created just enough space between her and the Fever practice squad defenders, then hoisted her one-legged, faded trademark. They’ve gone in at the buzzer in college many times […]

With 7:39 left in the second quarter of Thursday’s preseason game between the Atlanta Dream and the Indiana Fever, the Dream led by 15 points. Then, Fever bench guard Grace Berger checked in. The storyline was, why’d it take that long? Berger was absent for the whole opening quarter and also two minutes into the […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Fever’s two-game preseason concluded Thursday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with the regular season beginning May 14. Indiana split its preseason, losing to Dallas on May 3, 76-79. But the Fever were on the fortunate side of yet another single-possession scenario, beating the Atlanta Dream 83-80 Thursday. Caitlin Clark scored 33 points […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever top overall pick Caitlin Clark ripped through the lane with about seven minutes to go in Thursday night’s first quarter. Clark, who led the Fever in scoring with 21 points on May 3 in the team’s WNBA preseason opener at Dallas, scored her first unofficial points at home in Gainbridge Fieldhouse […]

The Indiana Fever surprised nobody when they selected Iowa star Caitlin Clark with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Clark had been the consensus No. 1 pick in the draft going back to last season. Amid a surge in popularity for women’s basketball, the WNBA is set to reach new heights […]

The University of Iowa has been well represented in recent professional drafts as Iowa football star Cooper DeJean was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in April, and of course Iowa women’s basketball phenom Caitlin Clark was the first pick in the WNBA Draft. Clark was the best player in women’s college basketball last year and […]

The WNBA has announced a strategic investment of $50 million over the next two years to provide its teams with charter flight services throughout the season, a move aimed at enhancing player safety and comfort. The change comes after years of advocacy by players who have voiced the need for better travel arrangements, with additional […]

TEGNA Inc. and the Indiana Fever announced an expansive broadcast partnership that will bring Fever games to an unprecedented number of households across the country. The collaboration, which includes 11 additional markets joining TEGNA’s Indianapolis NBC affiliate, WTHR, marks a milestone in the promotion of the WNBA and women’s sports on broadcast television. The expanded […]

The WNBA is reportedly in discussions to introduce charter flights for all 12 of its teams as early as the upcoming regular season, a move in response to the league’s increased popularity with the arrival of rookie stars like Caitlin Clark, and growing concerns over player security. According to USA Today’s Christine Brennan, the WNBA […]

Indianapolis Star columnist Gregg Doyel has reportedly been suspended for two weeks following a widely criticized incident involving Caitlin Clark during her introductory press conference with the Indiana Fever April 17. The punishment, handed down by the Star’s owners, Gannett, came after Doyel’s inappropriate actions at the press event for the WNBA rookie. Doyel’s behavior […]

Indiana basketball has been gifted with some of the best shooters in basketball history. This lineage continued as the Indiana Fever selected Caitlin Clark as the number one overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, joining the likes of Indiana Pacers guards Reggie Miller and Tyrese Haliburton among the top gunners in the city’s pro […]

Caitlin Clark made her long-awaited debut in the WNBA on Friday in preseason action as the Indiana Fever lost to the Dallas Wings. But, Clark, who was the first overall pick in last month’s draft, shined as expected, scoring 21 points. Clark took to Instagram on Sunday evening and had a two-word message about her […]

The Las Vegas Aces are building a WNBA dynasty. The Indiana Fever have received no shortage of attention after selecting Caitlin Clark in the 2024 WNBA Draft, but the Aces’ accomplishments in recent seasons should not be forgotten. A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum led the Aces to back-to-back championships in 2022 and 2023, and Las […]

The Dallas Wings spoiled Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA preseason game on Friday with a 79-76 victory. Clark performed well in the loss, scoring a team-leading 21 points. However, Arike Ogunbowale and Jaelyn Brown led Dallas to the win. Brown led the Wings with 21 points. Ogunbowale added 19 points to go along with a game […]

Caitlin Clark kicked off her WNBA career on Friday night as the Indiana Fever played in a preseason game against the Dallas Wings. The fans showed out to see Clark make her WNBA debut and the cheapest tickets for the game were over $100… for a preseason game. The Wings ended up taking down the […]

The Indiana Fever concluded their first preseason game on Friday, and one takeaway from it all is how Caitlin Clark’s fans still have an ongoing feud with Diana Taurasi. Clark finished with 21 points, and many of her followers couldn’t help but reference Taurasi due to the recent comments made by the Phoenix Mercury star. […]

The WNBA world has been in somewhat of a frenzy ever since it was announced that the Indiana Fever would be drafting phenom prospect Caitlin Clark with the number one overall pick in the recent 2024 WNBA Draft. Clark set numerous collegiate records during her time with the Iowa Hawkeyes, including becoming the sport’s all-time […]

Caitlin Clark’s WNBA career is off and running. During the Indiana Fever’s preseason game against the Dallas Wings on Friday, Clark scored her first points in a way that many expected — a long 3-pointer. Coming off a screen during an inbound play, the number-one overall pick found herself open on the left wing and […]

Get ready for an exciting 2024 WNBA season as teams debut refreshed rosters and strategic shake-ups aimed at clenching the championship. With the draft dust settled and training camps buzzing, we dissect how each team stacks up. Will the Aces continue their domination, or will the Fever stir the pot with Caitlin Clark? Here’s the […]

Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi recently voiced her opinions on the shifting dynamics of WNBA fandom, particularly highlighting the sensitivity of newer fans in response to her comments about incoming rookies, including Caitlin Clark. The seasoned player, known for her directness and often provocative commentary, expressed annoyance over the changing landscape of fan reactions within […]

The Indiana Fever are currently looking to usher in an unprecedented era of prosperity to both themselves and the WNBA as a whole after recently selecting phenom prospect Caitlin Clark with the number one overall pick in last month’s WNBA Draft. Clark put together arguably the greatest career of any women’s collegiate athlete in history […]

Dwyane Wade, part owner of the WNBA’s Chicago Sky, provided his candid insights into Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark’s eight-figure shoe deal with Nike on “The Wine Down” on Wednesday. The multimillion-dollar deal highlights Clark’s burgeoning market appeal and also signals a potential shift in how players are valued commercially. Clark, the No. 1 pick […]

The Indiana Fever are preparing for one of their most exciting WNBA seasons in franchise history. Indiana selected former Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark first overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Clark is teaming up with former 2023 No. 1 pick Aliyah Boston. Boston displayed her confidence in Clark amid the ex-Iowa star’s massive […]

As the WNBA gears up for its upcoming season, the Indiana Fever is taking new steps to enhance security measures for its players, particularly for the highly anticipated rookie Caitlin Clark. The Fever’s general manager Lin Dunn, alongside Clark and other team members, discussed these preparations during the team’s media day Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. […]

The WNBA is experiencing a significant uptick in ticket sales, influenced by the league debut of rookie sensations Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, and the return of stars like the Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum. According to StubHub, ticket sales for WNBA games have soared by 93% compared to last season, per […]

As the Indiana Fever gear up for the 2024 WNBA season, all eyes are on rookie star Caitlin Clark, who is drawing comparisons to basketball legends Sue Bird and Larry Bird. General Manager Lin Dunn highlighted Clark’s potential during the team’s recent media day Wednesday, setting high hopes for her impact on the franchise and […]

As the WNBA experiences a surge in ticket sales with the professional debut of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum emphasized that the boost in attendance isn’t solely due to the new draft pick. While acknowledging Clark’s significant draw, Plum pointed out that the Aces’ established stars and recent successes […]

No. 1 WNBA Draft pick Caitlin Clark is set to start her professional career with the Indiana Fever Friday in a preseason game vs. the Dallas Wings, but it was a decade-old encounter with Maya Moore that she credits for profoundly influencing her journey. Clark recalls the moment, a brief hug with Moore after a […]

The Indiana Fever’s newest sensation, No. 1 WNBA Draft pick Caitlin Clark, has brought a new energy to Indianapolis, a city historically known for its basketball fervor but now buzzing with a newfound sense of excitement. The addition of Clark with last year’s No. 1 pick Erica Wheeler, as well as local sports stars such […]

The rookie card of the No. 1 WNBA Draft pick Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever sold for an impressive $10,000 Tuesday just minutes after being released. The sale was part of Panini America’s 2024 Instant WNBA Draft Night series, which featured the debut of trading cards for stars from this year’s draft class. Clark’s […]

One would think that Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi has earned the benefit of the doubt when it comes to WNBA takes. However, not all fans were pleased with her comments regarding the Indiana Fever’s No. 1 draft pick Caitlin Clark. Taurasi defended herself on Monday, saying that she didn’t mean anything bad by it, […]

As the latest addition to the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark is no stranger to the spotlight. After the first day of training camp Sunday, Clark shared her vision and goals for her rookie season in the WNBA, reflecting her readiness to tackle the inevitable pressures and expectations that come with being the league’s most-watched rookie. […]

The Indiana Fever could be poised for a significant boost in fan support following the arrival of No. 1 WNBA Draft pick Caitlin Clark, as she brings her extensive Iowa following to the WNBA. Clark, a standout at the University of Iowa, confidently expressed the expected influx of support from her collegiate fan base to […]

In what was arguably the most entertaining game of the 2024 NBA Playoffs thus far, the Indiana Pacers escaped with a 121-118 overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. The victory gave the Pacers a 2-1 edge in the series over the banged-up Bucks, but Indiana very nearly allowed this win to slip […]

Caitlin Clark was the talk of the basketball world after she attended the Indian Pacers-Milwaukee Bucks Game 3 on Friday, and for plenty of good reasons. For one, she came there to support the Pacers now that she’s part of the community after being taken no. 1 overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 […]

As WNBA training camps kick-off, the excitement is palpable with the arrival of star rookies from the draft like Caitlin Clark and huge offseason movements, including Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins-Smith joining the Seattle Storm. However, beneath the surface excitement, a stark reality is about to set in for many rookies about the competition for […]