Caitlin Clark may have made college basketball history, but that won’t mean much in her pocket when she turns pro.
Excitement surrounding the 2024 WNBA Draft quickly turned to anger when many fans learned how the former University of Iowa star, who was the No. 1 overall pick, would actually win playing basketball professionally. Over four years, she will earn $338,056, according to the association’s collective agreement.
According to the WBNA 2024 rookie scale for the top four draft picks, the 22-year-old, as well as Cameron Brink, Kamilla Cardoso And Rickea Jackson— will earn a base salary of $76,535 in the first year, $78,066 in the second year and $85,873 in the third, with an option of $97,582 in the fourth year.
Although Caitlin made history as the top scorer in NCAA Division I (men’s and women’s) in March, her new salary with the Indiana Fever is less than one percent of the No. 1 pick in the draft of the 2023 NBA. Victor Wembanyama. The San Antonio Spurs star signed a four-year, $55 million deal, where he earned $12.1 million in his first season, according to athlete contract tracker Spotrac.
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