"And another record falls": Caitlin Clark's historic milestone in WNBA has Iowa coach Jan Jensen hyped up
Caitlin Clark continues to rewrite the record books in her rookie season with the Indiana Fever. The former Iowa Hawkeyes star shattered the WNBA rookie assist record during the Fever's 92-75 victory over the Seattle Storm on Sunday.
Clark dished out her 226th assist to surpass the previous mark set by Ticha Penicheiro in 1998. Clark accomplished this feat in just 28 games.
Clark’s historic moment came on a court pass to Kelsey Mitchell, who finished with a layup, sending the Gainbridge Fieldhouse crowd into a frenzy. Her former coach at Iowa, Jan Jensen, celebrated Clark's latest milestone on Instagram.
"Andddd, anotherrrr record falls for @caitlinclark22🙌🏼🔥," Jensen wrote.
“Congrats, CC! Proud of you & ❤️ you! Keep Shining!”
With 232 assists so far, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2024 draft is averaging 23.7 points and 11.7 assists over her last six games, proving she’s not just a scorer but a complete playmaker.
Shannon Sharpe lauds Caitlin Clark after record-breaking performance
NFL legend Shannon Sharpe took notice of Clark’s performance in the Fever’s 92-75 win over the Seattle Storm. The rookie phenom didn't just light up the scoreboard; she fired up the arena, urging fans to keep the energy high as she powered her team to victory.
However, the game wasn’t without drama. As Clark was getting the crowd hyped, Storm guard Skylar Diggins-Smith appeared to bump into her.
Sharpe discussed the incident on his “Nightcap” podcast, calling out Diggins-Smith's actions. He said:
"They gotta stop this foolishness. Y’all see the woman speed up. Caitlin Clark is getting the crowd going. Y’all see Skylar Diggins [Smith] speed up to make contact with her. Stop this! Y’all mad cause that corn-fed, Iowa girl, busting y’all a**."
After a slow start to her WNBA career, Caitlin Clark finally looks like she belongs in the professional league.