Caitlin Clark Breaks WNBA Rookie Assist Record
deadline.comIndiana Fever star Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA record for assists by a rookie in a single season during a Sunday game against Seattle Storm.
The Iowa-hailing player surpassed the record previously held by Ticha Penicheiro, who had 225 assists in 1998 while playing for the Sacramento Monarchs. “Super proud of you,” the Portuguese guard said in a video shared on X congratulating Clark. “I know the work that you put in.
A lot of people always talked about your shooting. I was always mesmerized about your passing, your court vision and how you make your teammates better.
So this record is in great hands. And continue to do what you do, continue to elevate your game and the women’s game and the WNBA.” The WNBA season was shorter during Penicheiro’s rookie year, per The Athletic, but it took her 30 games to reach the 225 tally.
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