Last season, Caitlin Clark put together one of the best rookie campaigns in WNBA history. As she gears up for her sophomore campaign, one key factor could lead to a slight dip in production from the star guard.
With a superstar in the making on the roster, the Indiana Fever wasted no time improving the cast of talent around here. The front office brought in an array of new faces, most notably established veterans like DeWanna Bonner and Natasha Howard.
Bringing in former All-Stars with championship experience should help the young squad turn the corner. However, one insider thinks it could impact Caitlin Clark as well. With more mouths to feed on a nightly basis, Kevin Pelton believes the Fever star’s number might dip in 2025.
“Because the Fever added two scoring threats in Bonner (15.0 PPG last season) and Howard (17.6 PPG) to their starting five, plus sixth woman Sophie Cunningham (8.4 PPG in 2024 but double figures the previous two seasons), there will be fewer plays to go around. Based on my projected rotation for Indiana, players’ usage rates will need to drop an average of 3% from what we’d otherwise expect.”
In her rookie campaign, Caitlin Clark averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 8.4 assists across 40 matchups.
Kevin McCormick is a basketball writer at Sportskeeda with over four years of experience in journalism and a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management Marketing from Holy Family University.
Kevin has worked with various notable outlets throughout his career, including 97.3 ESPN, ClutchPoints, Heavy Sports, and Sports Illustrated/FanNation, before joining Sportskeeda in March 2022.
Specializing in NBA and WNBA coverage, Kevin’s passion for basketball stems from his hometown team, the Philadelphia 76ers. Among his favorite players are Kevin Durant, Chet Holmgren, and Steph Curry, while his all-time favorites include Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.
Kevin holds Coach K in high regard for the large input he’s had on the game helping mold players across multiple generations. Kevin believes the iconic rivalry between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson helped elevate the league to its current status.
Through his writing, Kevin provides in-depth analysis and insights into player and coach quotes. He prioritizes sourcing information from credible and reliable outlets.
Kevin enjoys reading, aiming to finish at least one book per month, and he is a big fan of music.
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