Can Caitlin Clark win a WNBA championship in year two? Her answer might surprise you

Endia Berger

Can Caitlin Clark win a WNBA championship in year two? Her answer might surprise you image

Caitlin Clark is wasting no time setting expectations as she heads into her second WNBA season. At Indiana Fever media day, the reigning Rookie of the Year gave a confident, no-nonsense answer when asked what success looks like for her this season: “A championship.”

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That’s not just talk. Clark, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, is coming off a sensational rookie year where she averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 8.4 assists per game. With a full offseason of training and conditioning under her belt, she's bulked up and laser-focused on reaching the next level.

Clark knows what it takes to reach the biggest stages. During her time with the Iowa Hawkeyes, she led her team to back-to-back NCAA championship appearances in 2023 and 2024. Though she fell just short of a collegiate title, her hunger for victory has only grown stronger.

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The WNBA poses a new challenge, but Clark appears more determined than ever to bring hardware to Indiana. She’s not just aiming to be great—she’s aiming to win. If her confidence and track record are any indication, the rest of the league should be on high alert.

Endia Berger

Endia Berger is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. She has a rich background in sports media and journalism, contributing to TNT Sports, the NCAA, USA Football and more. With a deep passion for storytelling, she is committed to crafting stories that highlight the excitement and human elements of the games we love.