Caitlin Clark’s impressive rookie season came to a close after the Indiana Fever were eliminated in the first round of the WNBA playoffs, falling to the Connecticut Sun. Now, with the season behind her, the 22-year-old superstar is sharing her plans for the offseason.
Following the Fever’s loss on Wednesday, September 25, Clark took part in a media session where she displayed her signature humor when asked about her upcoming plans.
“I was focused on beating the Connecticut Sun, I haven’t thought too far ahead,” Clark joked. “I don’t even know what I’m going to do tomorrow, let alone the next day.”
When pressed for more details, Clark revealed her playful side: “Maybe I’ll play some golf. That’s what I’ll be doing until it gets too cold in Indiana. Who knows, I might become a professional golfer!”
This lighthearted response came after a tough game where the Fever were hoping to even the best-of-three series at 1-1, but ultimately couldn’t overcome the Sun’s strong play. However, the game wasn’t without drama, as a tense off-court incident involving Clark and a courtside fan unfolded.
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With 1:29 left in the first quarter, security guards at Mohegan Sun Arena were seen escorting a fan out of his seat after Clark pointed him out to referees, seemingly in response to something the fan had said. The moment, captured by ESPN’s broadcast, stirred curiosity, but Clark remained composed.
When asked about the incident by ESPN’s Holly Rowe during halftime, Clark kept her focus on her team. “My four other teammates that are right here with me, that’s what’s most important,” she said, brushing off the distraction.
The playoff series itself was physical from the start, with Clark sustaining a black eye in the opening game after a collision with Sun guard DiJonai Carrington. Despite the injury, Clark made it clear that there were no hard feelings. “It wasn’t intentional by any means, just watch the play,” she explained to reporters, laughing off any suggestion that Carrington had meant to harm her.
With her rookie season now in the books—and the title of 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year to her name—Clark’s focus shifts to the offseason. While her playful comments about turning pro in golf were made in jest, fans of the Iowa sensation know that whatever Clark sets her sights on, she’s bound to excel.
As for her future with the Fever, Clark has undoubtedly left her mark on the league, and her next chapter promises to be just as exciting—whether that’s on the basketball court or on the golf course.
