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Caitlin Clark has capped off her incredible rookie season with one of the most impressive achievements in WNBA history.

The WNBA is currently experiencing one of its most successful seasons in recent memory, and a big part of that success can be credited to Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark and the excitement she’s brought to the court.

In her first year, Clark has already set several records: she broke the rookie single-season record for 3-pointers made and also claimed the rookie record for most assists. Her stunning 19-assist game against the Dallas Wings set the record for the most assists in a single game in league history.

Clark’s phenomenal season reached another historic milestone on Friday.

Caitlin Clark Sets New WNBA Single-Season Assist Record

In a tightly contested game on Friday night against the Las Vegas Aces, Clark made history once again, recording her 317th assist of the season—breaking the WNBA record for most assists in a single season. She surpassed the previous record of 316 assists, set by Connecticut Sun star Alyssa Thomas just last year.

Back in April, WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes had laughed at the idea of Clark breaking this record, but it’s Clark who’s laughing now as she claims the title.

Clark’s exceptional passing ability is something the league hasn’t seen in a long time. Players like New York Liberty guard Courtney Vandersloot and former Sacramento Monarchs guard Ticha Penicheiro come to mind when talking about such impressive assist numbers, but Clark has elevated this skill to new heights.

Not only is Clark a shoo-in for the 2024 Rookie of the Year Award, but she’s also cemented herself as a legitimate contender for the Most Valuable Player award heading into next season.

In her debut season, Clark is averaging 19.1 points, 8.4 assists, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game. If you’ve watched the Fever this year, it’s clear how much of an impact she’s had on her teammates, including Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston, and Lexie Hull.

Last season, the Fever ended with a 13-27 record, the worst in the Eastern Conference and third-worst in the league. This year, thanks in large part to Clark’s contributions, they’re set to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

With two games left in the regular season—against the Dallas Wings on Sunday and the Washington Mystics next Thursday—Clark’s assist total is only expected to climb higher.

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