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Every WNBA record Caitlin Clark set during her rookie season with the Fever
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Every WNBA record Caitlin Clark set during her rookie season with the Fever

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark made WNBA history on Wednesday night when she broke the league’s all-time record for most 3-pointers made by a rookie in a single season. Clark made her 86th 3-pointer against the Connecticut Sun, surpassing guard Rhyne Howard, who made 85 3-pointers in her rookie year for the Atlanta Dream.

Through 31 games in her career, Clark has been on a roll despite this being her first season as a pro. She’s led the Fever as they turn around their shaky start to the year. Since going 1-8 to begin the 2024 season, Clark and Co. have found their stride as the campaign has progressed, winning 14 of their next 22 games to fight back for the playoffs.

Clark’s impact on the team is undeniable, as she has immediately established herself as the team’s most important piece. Her performance as a scorer and playmaker has been vital to Indiana’s run, breaking several records in the process.

Now that her first regular season in the WNBA is over, we take a look at all the records she set this past year.

WNBA Single-Game Assist Record

One of the most impressive aspects of Clark’s game is her ability to facilitate her teammates. Never was that more evident than during a game against the Dallas Wings on July 17. Clark broke the record for most assists in a game when she dropped 19 dimes in the Fever’s loss to the Wings, surpassing the previous record held by guard Courtney Vandersloot, who dished out 18 in a game against the Chicago Sky in 2020.

WNBA Single-Season Three-Point Record by a Rookie

As previously mentioned, Clark recently broke the league’s single-season record for most three-pointers made by a rookie. She has 88 three-pointers in 31 games this year, surpassing Howard’s record set in 2022 when she made 85 in 34 games. With nine games remaining, Clark will widen the gap between her and Howard’s totals significantly.

First Triple-Double Ever by a WNBA Rookie

Clark recorded her first triple-double in the W on July 6 against the New York Liberty, becoming the first rookie to record a triple-double in a game. Clark had 19 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists in the win, which also marked the first triple-double in Indiana franchise history.

Three-pointers in one game by a rookie

Clark tied the all-time record for most three-pointers made in a single game by a rookie in WNBA history when she made seven shots from beyond the three-point line in a 30-point game against the Washington Mystics. Her seven three-pointers tied the record set by Crystal Robinson, who accomplished the feat with the Liberty in 1999.

Most turnovers in WNBA debut

Not all of Clark’s records were anything to write home about. In her WNBA debut against the Connecticut Sun, Clark struggled to control the basket and ended up with 10 turnovers. No player in league history has committed more turnovers in their debut. Her 10 turnovers were tied for the most in a game since 2020, but still a bit shy of the all-time record of 14 held by former All-Star guard Kristi Toliver.

Most All-Star Game Assists by a Rookie

Clark made the All-Star team in her rookie season, an impressive feat in itself. Playing against the biggest stars in the league, the U.S. Olympic team, Clark’s playmaking was on full display. She collected 10 assists, the most ever by a rookie in the All-Star Game.

Points, rebounds and assists by a rookie

On July 12, after just 24 games in the WNBA, Clark surpassed the milestones of 400 points, 100 rebounds and 150 assists in a single season. No rookie in league history had ever reached such stats, something Clark needed just over half a season to accomplish.

Clark still has a handful of other milestones and records to go and with nine more races to go she can still add to her historic debut season.