Caitlin Clark entered the WNBA with questions about how tough the transition to pro basketball would be for the established college star. Now, three months into her professional career, Clark is crafting a new image with a record-setting rookie season. Sure, it’s taken the No.
Indiana Fever ’s Caitlin Clark reacts in front of Seattle Storm’s Skylar Diggins-Smith during the second half of a WNBA basketball game, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, in Indianapolis. Indiana Fever ’s Caitlin Clark shoots over Seattle Storm’s Ezi Magbegor, left, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, in Indianapolis. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark reacts during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Phoenix Mercury, Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in Indianapolis.
Since then, Indiana has rebounded by going 12-7, solidifying its playoff position. And all the angst has been replaced by smiles and high fives.A compressed schedule between the end of Clark’s college season and the start of the WNBA season didn’t give Indiana much time to practice — or for the players to learn one another’s nuances. So during the monthlong Olympic break, coach Christie Sides changed the practice routine and challenged Clark.
“You have to adjust,” Mitchell said, describing the learning process with Clark. “She had to transition as a pro, and we had to give her what she needs, be a resource and fill those gaps in. She’s one of those players where her IQ is going to take us a lot of places, so you’ve got to figure out where you fit in, knowing how to read and adjust off of her.”
— In her final game before the break, Clark broke the league’s single-game record with 19 assists, capping a run of six double-digit assist games in a seven-game span.
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