Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has been named the 2024 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year, the WNBA announced today. She gives the Fever back-to-back winners of the annual award after Indiana forward-center Aliyah Boston earned the honor last season.
Clark received 66 votes from a national panel of 67 sportswriters and broadcasters. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese received one vote.
After weeks of waiting, the WNBA has officially named Caitlin Clark as the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year Award. The announcement of the ROTY award have been controversial, since the league had been delayed its announcement, the league announced the MVP awards, took home by A’ja Wilson, last Sept. 22nd.
From #1 overall pick to ROTY 👑
Caitlin Clark is your 2024 WNBA @Kia Rookie of the Year!
Clark averaged 19.2 PPG , 5.7 RPG, and led the league with 8.4 APG, becoming the first rookie to ever lead in that category 👏#KiaROY | #WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/aNqeGgtXA2
— WNBA (@WNBA) October 3, 2024
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) October 3, 2024
Head Coach Christie Sides congratulates Caitlin Clark on being named 2024 @WNBA Rookie of the Year.
“You've worked extremely hard to earn this award.” pic.twitter.com/7xu3g8UlhJ
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) October 3, 2024
presenting your 2024 @WNBA Rookie of the Year’s best moments…
starring Caitlin Clark 🎬 pic.twitter.com/8R45mpUmuH
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) October 3, 2024
WHAT A YEAR FOR CAITLIN CLARK 👑
THE 2024 WNBA ROY 👏 pic.twitter.com/9pp0VJtm7j
— ESPN (@espn) October 3, 2024
proud teammates ❤️
the squad congratulates Caitlin Clark on winning 2024 @WNBA Rookie of the Year. pic.twitter.com/zTgrdTJhJV
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) October 3, 2024
one of the best rookie seasons ever.
Caitlin Clark is the 2024 @WNBA Rookie of the Year. pic.twitter.com/kab63rJQnF
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) October 3, 2024
History making, record breaking, game changing, and award winning.
Congratulations to the 2024 @WNBA Rookie of The Year, Panini Exclusive Athlete @CaitlinClark22!#WhoDoYouCollect pic.twitter.com/XTrbXe5wGy
— Panini America (@PaniniAmerica) October 3, 2024