Caitlin Clark was officially named the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year after a spectacular debut season. The former Iowa standout captivated millions and brought unprecedented attention to the WNBA and women’s basketball, earning the prestigious award on Sunday morning.

Clark averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and led the league with 8.4 assists per game, guiding the Indiana Fever to their first playoff appearance since 2016. Her dynamic play cemented her as the league’s brightest young star.

She was in a close race for the award with her college rival, Angel Reese, whose rookie season was cut short due to a wrist injury. Despite a highly competitive class of newcomers, Clark rightfully claimed the Rookie of the Year title. However, her fans were frustrated that the No. 1 overall pick wasn’t also awarded the MVP, despite her incredible season.

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark was named the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year

Earlier on Sunday, the WNBA announced that Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson won the award for the third time and became the second player to do so unanimously.

One fan voiced their frustration, saying, *“Cc should have won. They need to redefine the award. Most valuable player—who tf is more valuable than Caitlin?”*

The fan continued, *“A’ja is on a stacked team. Caitlin turned a franchise around in one season. Sh*t, she turned the whole league around.”*

Another fan echoed the sentiment, claiming that Clark not winning MVP was *“the worst call since leaving her off the Olympics.”* The passion from Clark’s fanbase highlights the belief that her impact on both the Indiana Fever and the WNBA as a whole went beyond Rookie of the Year recognition.

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Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson was named the unanimous WNBA MVP early on Sunday  

Fans on social media slammed the voting, insisting Clark should have won the MVP 

Wilson finished with 670 points, earning all first-place votes. Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier. Reigning MVP Breanna Stewart was dethroned and finished third with 295 points.

Meanwhile, Clark finished fourth, with six third place, 26 fourth place, and 22 fifth place votes for 130 points.

Clark’s scoring ability has translated well from college to the professional ranks. With a 35-point performance in a barnburner win over the Dallas Wings on September 15, Clark broke the WNBA’s rookie scoring record.

She also broke the single-season assist record set by Alyssa Thomas last season, dishing out 337 dimes this season.

On the other hand, Wilson’s dominance showed as she led the league with 1,021 points, 451 rebounds, and 98 blocks.

Clark averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and led the league in assists with 8.4 per game

Clark finished fourth in WNBA MVP voting as Wilson unanimously claimed the award

Furthermore, her MVP season saw Wilson break the record in points per game, with 26.9, shattering Diana Taurasi’s 25.3 mark, which stood since 2006.

The Aces finished the regular season with the fourth seed in the WNBA standings, putting them against Seattle in the opening round. Also in their bracket is the matchup between top-seeded New York and eighth-placed Atlanta.

Meanwhile, the Lynx and Mercury will square off in the first round to take on the winner between the Sun and Clark’s Fever in the semifinals.