Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark finds herself atop this week’s WNBA Rookie Rankings after impressing towards among the league’s different high first-year gamers. A well-known face is becoming a member of Clark on the checklist, as Aces guard and former Iowa star Kate Martin broke the highest 5.
Clark actually has room for enchancment, however she’s proven sufficient amid the Fever’s robust schedule to narrowly edge out Sparks ahead Cameron Brink for No. 1.
Caitlin Clark and Cameron Brink arrive in model on the Indiana Fever vs. Los Angeles Sparks sport
- Stats: 15.4 PPG, 6.3 APG, 5.4 RPG
- Highlights: Clark nearly achieved her first WNBA triple-double within the Fever’s win over the Sparks, posting 11 factors, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, together with 4 steals and a block in a team-high 37 minutes. Regardless of capturing 6-of-22 from the sector with eight turnovers during the last two video games, Clark’s capability to contribute in a number of areas lifted her to the No. 1 spot. In opposition to the Aces, she registered eight factors, 5 rebounds, seven assists, and a steal whereas enjoying a season-low 29 minutes. Even when her pictures aren’t falling, Clark is making an impression.
- Stats: 10.8 PPG, 3.2 BPG, 5.8 RPG
- Highlights: Brink, a wonderful defender main the WNBA with 3.2 blocks per sport, reminded everybody of her offensive expertise with 15 factors towards Indiana and a 21-point efficiency towards the Wings. Nevertheless, Brink’s momentum is usually halted by foul bother, averaging 4.4 private fouls per sport. “I believe it is simply one thing I have to proceed to regulate with,” Brink stated. “The coaches and my teammates have given me grace, so I am simply going to work by it.”
- Stats: 12.3 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 1.0 SPG
- Highlights: Reese leads the league in offensive rebounds with 4.5 per sport. Regardless of the Sky’s 86-82 loss to the Connecticut Solar, Reese’s toughness and aggressive spirit stood out, particularly throughout an altercation with Alyssa Thomas, who was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul after grabbing Reese by the neck.
- Stats: 9.8 PPG, 54.5% FG, 2.4 RPG
- Highlights: Jackson has been versatile and efficient off the bench, averaging 9.8 factors on 54.5% capturing in 23.2 minutes per sport. Her 16-point efficiency towards the Fever highlighted her potential regardless of not being within the beginning lineup.
- Stats: 5.0 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 1.3 APG
- Highlights: Martin, initially unsure about being drafted, has earned important minutes for the back-to-back WNBA champions. Within the Aces’ 99-80 victory over the Fever, Martin contributed 12 factors, seven rebounds, an help, and a block in 22 minutes off the bench. Aces coach Becky Hammon praised her for understanding angles and making the proper reads.
Because the WNBA season progresses, these rookies will proceed to make their mark and contribute considerably to their groups’ successes.
