WNBA draft: Caitlin Clark picked No.1 overall by Indiana Fever

WNBA draft: Caitlin Clark selected with No. 1 pick by the Indiana Fever

Caitlin Clark, the all-time leading scorer in the NCAA, was the projected No. 1 pick after announcing that she would declare for the draft in February.

Caitlin Clark was the first overall pick by the Indiana Fever in Monday night’s WNBA draft in New York City.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Clark’s selection during the event at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

Monday night’s draft was only the second one with fans in attendance after 1,000 tickets sold out in February.

Clark, the all-time leading scorer in the NCAA, was the projected No. 1 pick after announcing that she would declare for the draft in February. The Iowa standout helped bring millions of new fans to the game with her astonishing signature logo jump shots and superb passing ability.

FILE-Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes dribbles against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 11, 2024 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

The Indiana Fever indicated on social media shortly after Clark’s announcement that they intended to select her.