Caitlin Clark he may have made college basketball history, but that won't translate to much in the pocketbook when he turns pro.
The excitement surrounding the 2024 WNBA draft quickly turned to anger as many fans learned how the former University of Iowa star, who was the first overall pick, will actually play basketball professionally. Over four years, he will earn $338,056, according to the association's collective bargaining agreement.
Under the 2024 WBNA rookie ladder for the top four draft picks, the 22-year-old, as well as Cameron Brink, Kamilla Cardoso i Rickea Jackson—will earn a base salary of $76,535 the first year, $78,066 the second year and $85,873 the third year, with a fourth-year option of $97,582.
Although Caitlin made history as the top overall scorer in NCAA Division I basketball (men's and women's) in March, her new salary with the Indiana Fever is less than one percent of the overall pick #1 pick in the 2023 NBA draft, Victor Wembanyama. The San Antonio Spurs star signed a four-year, $55 million contract where he made $12.1 million in his first season, according to athlete contract tracker Spotrac.
