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How did Caitlin Clark perform in her rookie WNBA season?

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Caitlin Clark had an outstanding first season in the WNBA. She averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 8.4 assists per game. She also set single-season records for most assists (337) and most points by a rookie (769). Backed by her strong play, the Indiana Fever made the playoffs for the first time since 2016. However, the team lost in the opening round. Clark was later named the WNBA’s Rookie of the Year.