Victor Wembenyama makes bold NBA claim about Caitlin Clark after WNBA Rookie of the Year prize

WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark wowed everyone as she helped Indiana Fever clinch a playoff berth for the first time in six years, smashing 11 staggering records along the way.

The 22-year-old prodigy from Iowa may have seen her team defeated by Connecticut Sun early on, but her inaugural pro season has been nothing short of sensational.

Despite an impressive first year, instead of joining forces with Chicago Sky phenom Angel Reese in the Unrivalled League, Clark is opting for some well-deserved R&R.

In a heartfelt social media message, Clark expressed her gratitude: "Year one [tick emoji] - thank you to the many people who have supported me as I've been able to live my childhood dream.

I'm filled with gratitude as I reflect on this past year of my life.

See you all in year two." Nika Muhl makes confident vow after injury throws WNBA future into doubt 11 times Caitlin Clark justified Rookie of the Year award after landslide over Angel Reese Even NBA's San Antonio Spurs prodigy Victor Wembanyama has found himself mesmerized by Clark's prowess.

In a candid conversation, he was quizzed, "Who is a WNBA player that inspires you, and what makes her stand out to you? ".

When asked about his opinion, the French sports star was quick to name Clark as a college player who had truly captured his attention: "I think Caitlin Clark.

When she was in college, the only college player that I was really in awe of the game you know.

I'm saying, men and women's college basketball - she's probably the most impressive I've seen." Clark shone brightly during her time at the University of Iowa, clinching national player of the year awards consecutively and smashing the NCAA scoring record before leaping into her professional career this year.

Her prior accolades are just as sparkling, having scooped up two gold medals at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup in both 2019 and 2021, and a gold medal at the FIBA Americas Under-16 Championships back in 2017.

Clark made headlines by becoming the first overall pick at the 2024 WNBA draft, chosen by Indiana Fever, and subsequently inked a rookie scale contract later in April.

She rounded off the regular season boasting an average of 19.2 points per game, leading the league with 8.4 assists and snagging 5.7 rebounds per match.

Her record-setting spree continued with a staggering 122 three-pointers, marking her as the fastest woman to surpass the 100 three-pointer threshold in a mere 34 games - guiding her team to their strongest single-season performance of 20-20.

Moreover, Clark became the inaugural WNBA player to notch two triple-doubles, scored the most points in a single season from the point guard position, and holds the title for the most points scored by a rookie in WNBA history.

She garnered 66 out of 67 votes to be crowned as the WMBA's Rookie of the Year - with one journalist choosing to cast their vote for the previously mentioned Reese.

Basketball enthusiasts around the globe are eagerly anticipating what Clark will bring to the court in the 2025 season..

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