google-site-verification: googlec7193c3de77668c9.html

Caitlin Clark celebrates WNBA Draft, first overall selection in NYC with ‘fav person in the world’

Caitlin Clark, the WNBA’s newest star, and boyfriend Connor McCaffery spent the night out in New York City celebrating her selection as the first overall pick, which will see the former Iowa star begin her pro career with the Indiana Fever. 

Clark, 22, posted several images to her Instagram Stories, including one that featured a set of pictures of her and McCaffery, a former Iowa men’s basketball player and the son of head coach Fran McCaffery. 

Caitlin Clark waves into crowd

Caitlin Clark waves prior to the 2024 WNBA Draft at Brooklyn Academy of Music on April 15, 2024 in New York City. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

“My fav person in the world,” Clark wrote in the post. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Earlier in the day, McCaffery gushed over Clark’s draft day outfit, which was Prada from head-to-toe. According to a report from Business Insider, the entire ensemble was valued at around $17,000.

Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffery

Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffrey shared drinks. (Instagram)

Clark shared several other snaps on social media, including one with former teammate Kate Martin, who was selected 18th overall by the defending WNBA champions, the Las Vegas Aces. 

CAITLIN CLARK ROCKS PRADA OUTFIT CLOSE TO $17,000 FOR 2024 WNBA DRAFT

“There are a lot of emotions right now,” Martin said in an interview on ESPN. “I’m really happy to be here. I was here to support Caitlin, but I was hoping to hear my name called. All I wanted was an opportunity and I got it. I’m really excited.”

Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin

Former Iowa Hawkeyes teammates Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin were drafted first and 18th, respectively, in the 2024 WNBA Draft. (Instagram)

A big night for the Iowa Hawkeyes was headlined by Clark’s first overall selection by the fever. 

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

After a historic season, Clark led Iowa to the NCAA women’s college basketball national championship game. The Hawkeyes fell short yet again, this time to Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks.

Clark finished her college career with a total of 3,951 points, including 548 three-pointers made on 1,452 attempts for a 37.7% mark from beyond the arc.

Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos and The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.



Views: 0

See also  England in India: Injured Jacob Bethell a doubt for Champions Trophy and Tom Banton called up

Check Also

Lionel Messi: Argentina captain explains tears after Argentina goal were ‘unrelated to football’

Lionel Messi says he was brought to tears after scoring the opening goal in Argentina’s …

Arnautovic on target as Austria beat spirited Jordan

Arnautovic scores a late penalty as Austria beat World Cup debutants Jordan 3-1 in Group …

Northern Ireland women: Who could Michael McArdle’s side face in World Cup play-off?

World ranking: 25th World Cup qualifying group: First in Group B4 Last World Cup: 2019 …

Leave a Reply

Available for Amazon Prime
heavy equipment transport duval fl. Fishing boat transport.