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Caitlin Clark Leads Fever into 2025 WNBA Season as MVP Frontrunner

The Indiana Fever star enters her sophomore season healthy, with new veteran support and heightened championship aspirations.

May 4, 2025; Iowa City, IA, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots a three point basket against the Brazil National Team during the third quarter at Carver-Haweye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images/File Photo
May 4, 2025; Iowa City, IA, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts during the first quarter against the Brazil National Team at Carver-Haweye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Caitlin Clark, the 2024 Rookie of the Year, averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 8.4 assists in her debut season, setting high expectations for 2025.
  • The Fever bolstered their roster with veterans DeWanna Bonner, Natasha Howard, and Sydney Colson, adding championship experience to support Clark.
  • Clark opted to rest during the offseason, declining a $1 million offer to play in the Unrivaled league, and focused on preparation for the upcoming season.
  • She is fully healthy after a minor preseason leg injury and showcased her form with 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists in a preseason game at her alma mater.
  • Clark remains the +200 favorite for the 2025 WNBA MVP, with her market impact underscored by record-breaking preseason viewership of 1.3 million for the Fever's game against Brazil.