Basketball. After a historic season, Caitlin Clark is crowned WNBA rookie of the year

Number 1 in the draft last April, Caitlin Clark has already made WNBA history. Best passer in the league and record holder for points scored for a beginner, the Indiana leader was crowned rookie of the year this Thursday, October 3. She got 66 votes out of… 67.

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There was almost no debate. Indiana leader Caitlin Clark was crowned WNBA rookie of the year this Thursday, October 3. Best passer in the league, record holder for points scored for a beginner, her coronation was beyond doubt.

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With Indiana, the 22-year-old leader posted great statistics: 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and above all 8.4 assists. A crazy performance at the professional level which follows an already historic university adventure with Iowa and its status as number 1 in the draft last April.

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Called to the All-Star Game, at the origin of a series of maddening records, her team’s return to the play-offs… her coronation was very close to unanimous. She obtained 66 votes out of 67. The last went to Angel Reese, player from Chicago.