Many undermined what Caitlin Clark could do as a member of the Indiana Fever. However, seems like the world has not given up on her just yet. Her effect continues to bring more and more eyes to the sport as for the first time in their history, the Fever get their tickets bumped up by almost three times. At the same time, the ever-so-grounded NCAA’s all-time leading scorer gave her flowers to Dawn Staley’s former star Aliyah Boston.
Clark is excited to be a part of the Fever team alongside Boston. She said, “The organization really cares about women’s basketball. Obviously playing with Aliyah… that lights the eyes up as a point guard.”
WNBA is going to be an extension of her performance in college. Hence, Clark also asked the audience to get their tickets now. She said, “Obviously, it’s the Midwest. Everybody knows it’s going to be a hard ticket to get. So, if you haven’t got your tickets yet, you gotta get them now.”
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According to the Athletic, the team has only seen spikes of under $20 over the years. But with Caitlin Clark, they will be selling this year’s tickets at a whopping $174. This number is $114 more than their last price of $60. As per other sources, they have already sold out a major portion of the tickets and hence, their availability is reducing.
Tonight is the 2024 WNBA Draft‼️
The Indiana Fever have the No. 1 pick, likely to take Caitlin Clark. Their ticket prices for this upcoming season 📈
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— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) April 15, 2024
Certainly, Clark has made a home in Indiana before even reaching there. But does her effect only stay till the tickets and views? Certainly not!
A lesson on ‘Clarkonomics’ of the Caitlin Clark Effect
In the past two years of her unleashed mode, Clark has been able to add a lot of value to her former team at Iowa. While many believe that she cannot achieve the same as a professional hooper, it is not so. In fact, Just Women’s Sports’ official account on Instagram shared shocking data as soon as the Fever announced Clark’s name.
As the generational talent moves to Indianapolis, fans are running to grab Indiana merch in the name of Caitlin Clark. How mind-boggling is it that within one hour, they sold out all but one size of Calrk’s No. 1 Fever jersey?
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Another story also talked about Caitlin Clark bringing in an estimated profit of $6 million at a minimum to Indiana. This, she will achieve by adding at least 26,000 fans to the Fever’s account. She has also increased sales at local Indiana sports bars where people clam up to watch her play and enjoy in unity.
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The 2x Naismith POY has already initiated a new era for the Indiana Fever. It will be something really special if she continues to perform just as well as she did with the Hawkeyes. In the meantime, she described her priority as, “Being myself.” She has turned dust into gold, inspired millions of young girls globally, and even made coaches like Kim Mulkey and Dawn Staley sweat. From one league to another, Caitlin Clark has time and again proven that she deserves all the attention she is receiving.
Do you believe she can do much more once she steps on the floor in her new jersey?