By Reinaldo Oliveros
17 Oct 2024, 10:53 AM EDT
Women’s basketball sensation Caitlin Clark has broken another barrier in her incredible career. The Indiana Fever star was selected this Wednesday to the WNBA’s best quintet, becoming the first rookie to do so since 2008, when Candace Parker received the same honor.
With this distinction, Clark continues to leave her mark on professional basketball, after also being voted Rookie of the Year.
Clark, who is already the leading scorer in the history of college basketball, both women’s and men’s, has impressed in his first year in the professional league, captivating fans with his style of play and exceptional skills. Her inclusion in the WNBA’s best quintet is a well-deserved recognition of her immediate impact on the league.
Which players were chosen as the best quintet in the WNBA?
In the best quintet, Clark shares honors with established figures such as A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces), elected MVP of the 2024 seasonNapheesa Collier (Minnesota Lynx), Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty) and Alyssa Thomas (Connecticut Sun).
The presence of these stars in the elite of women’s basketball confirms the quality of the competition and the dominance of these players in their respective positions.
The WNBA has experienced a notable increase in its television audiences and stadium attendancelargely thanks to the media and sports phenomenon that Clark represents. His ability to create a spectacle has been key in this historic season for the league.
As the league approaches the Finals between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx, Clark’s inclusion in the top five solidifies her position as one of the future faces of women’s basketball.
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