Caitlin Clark has consistently given fans back-to-back reasons to consider her one of the best female hoopers the world has ever seen. From earning Rookie of the Year honors in the 2024 WNBA season to receiving TIME Athlete of the Year recognition, Clark has been unstoppable.
Even in the offseason, the Indiana Fever star continues to dominate the spotlight, again making headlines by adding another prestigious award to her ever-growing list of accolades.
Caitlin Clark named AP Female Athlete of the Year
Just a few days ago, TIME named Caitlin Clark Athlete of the Year, but the 6-foot-tall star quickly found herself at the center of controversy when fans reacted negatively to her comments downplaying her achievements as ‘white’ privilege. While the debate continues, Clark celebrates another accomplishment as the Associated Press honors her as Female Athlete of the Year. This prestigious honor highlights the profound impact she has made, both on and off the court, solidifying her status as one of the most influential athletes of her generation. In a interview with AP, Clark said:
I grew up a fan of Candace Parker and the people who came before me and to be honored in this way, is super special and I’m thankful. It was a great year for women’s basketball and women’s sports.
Clark has joined Sheryl Swoopes, Rebecca Lobo, and Candace Parker as the fourth female hooper to ever receive this award. Clark has played a pivotal role in driving sold-out arenas and inspiring millions of fans to appreciate women’s basketball, from guiding her college team to the national championship game to being selected as the top pick in the WNBA draft and earning Rookie of the Year honors, she has become a household name.
As she continues to dominate the league, fans still wonder if she will be playing in Unrivaled- a new 3v3 women’s basketball league, all set to kick off on January 17th.
Will Clark Play in Unrivaled?
Some of the best hoopers will be in action this offseason, as they are all set to play in Unrivaled this January. Despite the founders of the league making several attempts to get Clark to play, they have confirmed that she won’t be playing in the league. While the reason behind her decision to not play is still unclear and fans will have to wait for the 2025 WNBA season to see her in action, the anticipation around Unrivaled is very high.
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