Caitlin Clark has added another remarkable milestone to her already historic rookie season.
The Indiana Fever star reached new heights on Wednesday night when she broke the WNBA record for the most three-pointers made by a rookie in a single season. During the first quarter of the Fever’s matchup against the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Clark drained her 86th three-pointer of the season, surpassing the previous record held by Atlanta Dream’s Rhyne Howard. Howard, a former No. 1 pick like Clark, had set the record with 85 threes during her rookie season in 2022.
CAITLIN CLARK BREAKS THE WNBA ROOKIE SINGLE-SEASON THREE-POINT RECORD 🔥
She surpasses Rhyne Howard who knocked down 85 threes in 2022 👏 pic.twitter.com/ByjbJV4jFK
— ESPN (@espn) August 28, 2024
Caitlin Clark breaks the single season WNBA rookie record in 3 pointers with 9 games left to play
HER.
pic.twitter.com/B93wQZEEmx— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) August 28, 2024
Clark’s record-breaking moment not only solidifies her place in WNBA history but also highlights her exceptional shooting ability. With nine games remaining in the regular season, Clark has ample opportunity to further extend her record and cement her legacy.
The moment Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA rookie single-season three-point record 😤 pic.twitter.com/wSgZjj1wLp
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 28, 2024
This season, Clark is averaging 2.8 made three-pointers per game on 8.5 attempts, putting her on pace to add roughly 25 more threes to her total. While it may be challenging to reach the WNBA’s single-season record of 128 threes, set by Sabrina Ionescu just last year, Clark’s achievement is no less impressive.
Her step-back three-pointer that clinched the rookie record was a perfect example of the sharpshooting skill that has made Clark one of the most exciting young talents in the league. As her incredible rookie season continues, Clark’s ability to consistently deliver from beyond the arc remains a key factor in the Fever’s push towards the playoffs.
