Here’s a summary of the WNBA records established or surpassed by Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark this season.
If it seems like Caitlin Clark is setting a WNBA or rookie record in nearly every game, it’s likely because she is. The Indiana Fever standout recently broke the rookie record for assists in a season, surpassing Ticha Penicheiro’s 1998 record with her 225th assist. This milestone was achieved in a notable victory against the Seattle Storm.
Here’s a look at some of the additional records Caitlin Clark has set this season, starting with her impressive assists.
On July 17, Clark recorded 19 assists in a game against the Dallas Wings, surpassing Courtney Vandersloot’s 18 assists from 2020. She now holds the records for most rookie assists in a season and most assists in a single game by any WNBA player. If she maintains an average of 7 assists per game for the rest of the season, she will surpass Alyssa Thomas for the highest total assists in a single season. Currently, Clark leads the league with an average of 8.3 assists per game and has already set a new Fever franchise record for assists in a season.
Most Combined Points Scored or Assisted: In the game against the Wings, Clark contributed to 73% of the Fever’s total points, the highest percentage ever achieved by an individual player. If she maintains her current averages of 17.8 points and 8.3 assists for the rest of the season, it would be an unprecedented combination. Additionally, Clark set a record for the most points and assists over a two-game period, with 53 points and 29 assists between the Dallas game and the victory over the Phoenix Mercury after the Olympic break. She currently leads the league in total points scored or assisted and has already surpassed the previous rookie record.
Fastest Player to 400 Points and 200 Assists: Given her record-setting performance, it’s not surprising that Clark became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 400 points and 200 assists, surpassing Sue Bird’s previous mark. Clark achieved this in 26 games, while Bird took 33 games.
First Rookie Triple-Double: On July 6, Clark accomplished something no rookie had ever done before. She recorded a triple-double with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists in a win over the New York Liberty, making her the first rookie in WNBA history to achieve this feat.
Historic Stat Line: On July 10, Clark posted a stat line that was unprecedented in both the WNBA and NBA during a game against the Washington Mystics. She finished with 29 points, 13 assists, five rebounds, five three-pointers, five blocks, and three steals, combining totals that had never been seen in either league.
Most Rookie Points/Assists Double-Doubles: Clark holds the record for the most double-doubles by a rookie guard in WNBA history, including the highest number of double-doubles combining points and assists by any first-year player.
Most All-Star Votes: Although not a direct on-court achievement, Clark’s exceptional performance contributed to her receiving over 700,000 All-Star votes, the highest ever for any player. She also tied the record for most assists in an All-Star game with 10.
If all of this sounds repetitive, it’s because it’s likely to become a familiar theme. Clark’s career is set to be filled with WNBA and basketball history, and that’s already assured.
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