Caitlin Clark Sets WNBA Rookie Assist Record

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever has made headlines by breaking the WNBA record for assists by a rookie, achieving her 225th assist in a 92-75 victory over the Seattle Storm, surpassing Ticha Penicheiro's 1998 record. In the last two games, Clark has scored a total of 52 points and contributed significantly as a playmaker with 19 assists and 10 rebounds. The Fever, now 13-15, are currently seventh in the WNBA standings and are looking to secure a playoff spot for the first time since 2016. Clark's performance has drawn comparisons to NBA legends, as she is on a pace similar to LeBron James' rookie season. With 12 games left in the season, she aims to break the overall assists record of 316 in a season. This success highlights a resurgence for the Fever, who have won four of their last five games against higher-ranked teams.