Every WNBA Record Caitlin Clark Set During Her Rookie Season With the Fever

Karl Rasmussen | Sep 23, 2024

Team WNBA guard Caitlin Clark dribbles up the court against Team USA during the WNBA All-Star Game at Footprint Center. / Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark made WNBA history on Wednesday night when she broke the league's all-time record for most three-pointers by a rookie in a single season. Clark netted her 86th three against the Connecticut Sun, which lifted her ahead of guard Rhyne Howard—who made 85 threes in her rookie year for the Atlanta Dream.

Through 31 career games, Clark has been on a tear despite this being her first season as a pro—and she's guided the Fever as they've turned around their shaky start to the year. Since going 1-8 out the gate of the 2024 season, Clark and company have found their footing as the campaign progressed, going on to win 14 of their next 22 games in order to claw back into the playoff race.

Clark's impact on the squad has been undeniable, as she has instantly cemented herself as the team's most important piece. Her performances both as a scorer and a playmaker have been vital toward Indiana's run, and she's shattered various records in the process.

With her first WNBA regular season winding down, we'll take a look at all the records she's set throughout the year.

Every WNBA Record Caitlin Clark Set During Her Rookie Season

WNBA Single-Game Assist Record

One of the most impressive facets of Clark's game is her ability to facilitate for her teammates. That was never more on display than during a tilt against the Dallas Wings on July 17. Clark broke the record for mosts assists in a game when she dropped 19 dimes in the Fever's loss to the Wings, having surpassed the previous mark held by guard Courtney Vandersloot—who dished out 18 in a game against the Chicago Sky in 2020.

WNBA Single-Season Three-Point Record By a Rookie

As previously mentioned, Clark recently broke the league's single-season record for most three-pointers by a rookie. She's up to 88 threes in 31 games on the year, having surpassed the mark Howard set in 2022 when she drained 85 in 34 games. With nine games left on the slate, Clark figures to substantially widen the gap between her and Howard's totals.

First-Ever Triple-Double By a WNBA Rookie

Clark logged her first triple-double in the W on July 6 in a game against the New York Liberty. In doing so, she became the first rookie ever to record a triple-double in a game. Clark racked up 19 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists in the win, which also marked the first triple-double in Indiana franchise history. Clark also became the first player to record two triple-doubles in their rookie season.

Single Game Three-Pointers By a Rookie

Clark tied the all-time record for most threes in a single game by a rookie in WNBA history when she drained seven shots from beyond the arc in a 30-point outing against the Washington Mystics. Her seven threes tied the mark held by Crystal Robinson, who achieved the feat back in 1999 with the Liberty.

Most Turnovers in WNBA Debut

Not all of Clark's records have been ones to write home about. During her WNBA debut against the Connecticut Sun, Clark struggled to take care of the basketball and ended up recording 10 turnovers. No player in league history has recorded more in their debut. Her 10 turnovers were tied for the most in a game since 2020, but still a bit off from the all-time record of 14 held by former All-Star guard Kristi Toliver.

Most Turnovers in a Single Season

While Clark dominated in most facets of the game, she did turn over the ball at a high rate. In fact, no player has ever turned the ball over in a single season than Clark did in 2024, as she racked up 223 turnovers, an average of 5.7 per game.

Most All-Star Game Assists By a Rookie

Clark made the All-Star team during her rookie season, an impressive accomplishment in and of itself. When playing against the biggest stars in the league–the U.S. Olympic squad–Clark's playmaking was on full display. She racked up 10 assists, the most ever by a rookie in the All-Star Game.

Points, Rebounds and Assists By a Rookie

On July 12, after just 24 games in the WNBA, Clark passed the milestones of 400 points, 100 rebounds and 150 assists in a single season. No rookie in league history as ever achieved those statistical tallies, something Clark needed just over half a season to accomplish.

Most Assists in a Single Season

Clark led the WNBA in assists this season, and she actually recorded the most assists by any player in a single season in league history. Clark racked up 337 assists this year, putting her ahead of Connecticut Sun star Alyssa Thomas, who dished out 316 assists in 2023, on the all-time list.

Fastest Player to Reach 100 Threes

Clark needed just 34 games this season to drain 100 shots from beyond the arc, a feat no player has accomplished quicker. By season's end, Clark had drained a rookie record and league-leading 122 threes.

Most Points by a Point Guard in a Single Season

Clark scored a total of 769 points this season across 40 games. No point guard in WNBA history has ever put up that many points in one campaign. Her 769 points were also the most ever by a player in Indiana Fever history.