Caitlin Clark Signs WNBA Rookie Deal with Indiana Fever
$338,056 Contract Includes 36 Nationally Televised Games
Hawkeyes Star Poised to Make Impact in the WNBA
Caitlin Clark, the Iowa Hawkeyes superstar, has signed a four-year contract with the Indiana Fever after being selected with the first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. The contract, according to the WNBA's collective bargaining agreement (CBA), is worth a total of $338,056.
Clark's rookie deal will see her make $76,535 in her first year, assuming she is among the top four players on the roster. The Fever will have a team option for the final year of the contract.
In addition to the financial compensation, Clark's contract will include 36 of the Fever's 40 games being televised nationally. This will give the former Hawkeye a significant platform to showcase her skills and further enhance her profile in the WNBA.
"I am incredibly excited to join the Indiana Fever and start my WNBA career," said Clark. "I have always dreamed of playing in the WNBA, and I am so grateful to the Fever for giving me this opportunity."
Clark is expected to make an immediate impact for the Indiana Fever. She is one of the most decorated players in NCAA history, having earned numerous awards and accolades during her time at Iowa.
"Caitlin is a special player who we believe has the potential to be one of the best in the WNBA," said Indiana Fever President and General Manager Tamika Catchings. "We are thrilled to have her on our team and look forward to seeing her grow and develop in the years to come."
The WNBA regular season is set to begin on May 19, 2024. The Indiana Fever will open their season on the road against the New York Liberty.
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