'I’m Looking At $875 Million': Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Impact Expected To Pocket Nearly $1B By Indiana Finance Professor

Clark’s games alone accounted for a significant portion of broadcast value, with TV ratings skyrocketing by 300% and merchandise sales increasing by 500%. With her arrival, the Indiana Fever saw record-breaking attendance, averaging over 17,000 fans per game, a first in WNBA history.

Beyond the league, Clark’s presence has generated an estimated $36 million in economic impact for Indianapolis.

Caitlin Clark Got Fouled, Fever HC Insists

During the Indiana Fever’s 91-90 loss to the Atlanta Dream, a controversial no-call on Caitlin Clark in the final seconds left fans and the Fever frustrated. Clark attempted to drive to the basket but was met with contact from Dream defenders, appearing to be fouled. However, the referees did not call a foul, leading to an immediate reaction from Clark and her teammates.

Fever head coach Stephanie White expressed disappointment over the officiating, stating that the team has faced inconsistent calls in recent game.

“I don’t know. I have to go back and watch,” she said about the topic, in a post-game interview. “

“I thought [Clark] got fouled. I think it’s pretty egregious what’s been happening to us the last few games… I might be able to understand it if we were just chucking threes, but we’re not. We’re attacking the rim. And the disrespect right now for our team has been pretty unbelievable. It’s disappointing that it doesn’t go both ways, or hasn’t gone both ways.”

Despite the frustrating ending, Caitlin Clark had an impressive game, finishing with 27 points, 11 assists, and 5 rebounds.