UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The wait is over.
Caitlin Clark will make it highly anticipated WNBA debut on Tuesday night when the Indiana Fever take on the Connecticut Sun in their first regular season game of the season. But even with all eyes on her, the former Iowa star is as stable as ever.
“More than anything I feel really excited. I don't really get nervous. I don't get anxious.” Clark told reporters during his pregame media availability on Tuesday.
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Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever warms up before a game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 14, 2024 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Elsa/Getty Images)
“I just have this giddy feeling of excitement, like I can't wait to be here and just go out and play and have a lot of fun.”
Clark's reputation as one of the university's most prolific 3-point shooters catapulted her into the spotlight. After becoming the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division 1 while she led hawk eyes For the national championship game last season, Clark was selected by the Fever with the first overall pick.
Women's basketball and the WNBA have benefited greatly from Clark's popularity.
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever handles the ball during play against the Atlanta Dream during the WNBA preseason game on May 9, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Clark, 22, will make her WNBA debut at Mohegan Sun Arena in front of a sold-out crowd, her second since beginning her professional career. In her preseason debut against the Dallas Wings earlier this month, Clark scored a team-high 21 points before a sold-out stadium.
Taking the field for the first time at Gainbridge Fieldhouse last week, Clark also drew a record crowd of 13,028, a franchise record triple last season's 4,000.
Fans are seen wearing t-shirts and holding signs in support of Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark #22 before a game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 14, 2024 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Elsa/Getty Images)
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“Obviously our goal is to go out and win and dominate in all areas. But I think our group knows that if we go out and play like we should for 40 minutes, we'll get the result we want.” “Clark said before the announcement.
The WNBA season begins Tuesday with four games, beginning with the New York Liberty against the Washington Mystics. The Phoenix Mercury play the defending champion Las Vegas Aces and the Seattle Storm host the Minnesota Lynx.
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