WNBA Draft recap: Indiana Fever take Caitlin Clark, two other guards
The Indiana Fever own the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, and selected two-time National Player of the Year Caitlin Clark. They also have the Nos. 15 and 27 overall choices.
Clark led Iowa to two consecutive national championship games and set a boatload of records, most notably career scoring (3,951 points) and assists (1,144). The Fever added defensive-minded guard Celeste Taylor from Ohio State in the second round and 3-point shooting guard Leilani Correa from Florida in the third.
The Fever improved last season behind WNBA Rookie of the Year Aliyah Boston, the 2023 No. 1 overall draft pick. However, they seek their first playoff berth since 2016 when the season begins May 14.
Chloe Peterson, Brian Haenchen, Zion Brown and Gregg Doyel were all over tonight's picks, and we have them all below.
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Caitlin Clark on the Indiana Fever
"Playing with Aliyah (Boston) lights up your eyes as a point guard," Clark said on the ESPN set during the second round. "I'm ready for something new. You get to play against the best players in the world every night."
Indiana Fever select Caitlin Clark No. 1 overall in 2024 NBA Draft
"I always just believe in myself," she said on ESPN just after being picked. "I told my mom, 'I earned it.' That's what I'm so proud of."
"I'm excited to get to Indianapolis," she said of the Fever. "Buy your tickets now."
Caitlin Clark on her passing
"I think the biggest thing is my passing. That's what people overlooked at times in college," Clark said shortly before the draft about what she brings to the WNBA. "Don't get me wrong, I love shooting the ball."
"The league is loaded with so many people," she added. "That's something I've had a knack for from a very young age. Playing soccer, knowing angles from and seeing the game before it happens. I think when I get together with my teammates, they'll be able to see my eyes."
Indiana Fever drop a big hint about WNBA Draft
The Fever reminded everyone that the draft is tonight. What's Caitlin Clark's number?
everything changes tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/dJxrkzHLQf
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) April 15, 2024
When is the 2024 WNBA Draft?
The draft will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET Monday, April 15, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will announce the picks.
What channel is the WNBA Draft on?
TV: ESPN.
2024 WNBA Draft order
First round
Indiana Fever (Caitlin Clark)
Los Angeles Sparks (Cameron Brink)
Chicago Sky (Kamilla Cardoso, from Phoenix)
Los Angeles Sparks (Rickea Jackson, from Seattle)
Dallas Wings (Jacy Sheldon, from Chicago)
Washington Mystics (Aaliyah Edwards)
Chicago Sky (Angel Reese)
Minnesota Lynx (Alissa Pili)
Dallas Wings (Carla Leite)
Connecticut Sun (Leila Lacan)
New York Liberty (Marquesha Davis)
Atlanta Dream (Nyadiew Puoch, from Las Vegas, via L.A.)
Second round
Chicago Sky (Brynna Maxwell, from Phoenix)
Seattle Storm (Nika Muhl)
Indiana Fever (Celeste Taylor)
Las Vegas Aces (Dyaisha Fair, from L.A.)
New York Liberty (Esmery Martinez, from Chicago)
Las Vegas Aces (Kate Martin, from Washington)
Connecticut Sun (Taiyanna Jackson, from Minnesota)
Atlanta Dream (Isobel Borlase)
Washington Mystics (Kaylynne Truong, from Dallas)
Connecticut Sun (Helena Puyeo)
New York Liberty (Jessika Carter)
Las Vegas Aces (Elizabeth Kitley)
Third round
Phoenix Mercury (Charisma Osborne)
Seattle Storm (Mackenzie Holmes)
Indiana Fever (Leilani Correa)
Los Angeles Sparks (McKenzie Forbes)
Phoenix Mercury (Jaz Shelley, from Chicago)
Washington Mystics (Nastja Claessens)
Minnesota Lynx (Kiki Jefferson)
Atlanta Dream (Matilde Villa)
Dallas Wings (Ashley Owusu)
Connecticut Sun (Abbey Hsu)
New York Liberty (Kaitlyn Davis)
Las Vegas Aces (Angel Jackson)
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana Fever take Caitlin Clark with No. 1 pick in 2024 WNBA draft