Caitlin Clark: Height, Weight, Playing Style, Strengths, Achievements

Caitlin Clark became the face of the WNBA when she was taken first overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Clark became one of the most recognizable athletes in the United States during her record-breaking college career at the University of Iowa. In four years, she won the AP Player of the Year Award twice, became the all-time leading scorer in Division I college basketball, and played in each of the top three most-viewed women's college basketball games ever.

Known primarily for her long-range shooting and incisive passing, the Des Moines, Iowa native has captured the attention of the sports world with both her play on the court and her relatable personality off of it.

Caitlin Clark Athletic Profile

Age	23
Height	6-0
Weight	157 lbs
Wingspan	6 feet, 0 inches
Position	Point guard
Handedness	Right

As a 6-foot point guard, Clark is often taller than the perimeter defenders she faces, and her height advantage around the three-point line helps her shoot over defenders and zip passes by opponents to find teammates around the basket.

Caitlin Clark 2024 Season Snapshot

Games	PTS	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	FG%	3PT%	FT%
40	19.2	5.7	8.4	5.6	1.3	0.7	41.7	34.4	90.6

Caitlin Clark won the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year Award as she led the Indiana Fever to a 20-20 record and its first playoff berth since 2016.

She ended the season tied with veteran guard Kelsey Mitchell for the team lead in points per game, and her 8.4 assists and 5.6 turnovers per game were both the highest in the league.

Clark scored 30 points or more in four games as a rookie. The first was in her eighth career game against the Las Vegas Aces, the second was four games later against the Washington Mystics, the third was against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky in late August, and the last was in the second-to-last game of the regular season against the Dallas Wings.

In the playoffs, the Fever played a Connecticut Sun team stacked with veterans in the first round. Indy lost the best-of-three series in two games. Clark averaged 18.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 8.5 assists to 2.5 turnovers, 2.0 steals, and 1.0 block while shooting 35.0 percent overall and 20.0 percent from three.

Caitlin Clark 2025 Season Odds

Clark is the betting favorite to win 2025 WNBA MVP at +200.

Read a full breakdown Caitlin Clark's 2025 season odds and how to watch every Fever game in 2025.

Caitlin Clark Career Achievements

• All-time leading scorer in Division I college basketball
• No. 1 Overall Pick in 2024 WNBA Draft
• 2024 AP Female Athlete of the Year
• 2024 TIME Athlete of the Year
• 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year
• 1x WNBA All-Star
• 1x First-Team All-WNBA
• 2024 WNBA Assists Leader
• 3x AP First Team All-American
• 2x Wooden Award Winner
• 3x Big Ten Player of the Year
• 2x FIBA U19 World Cup Gold Medalist
• No. 22 retired by Iowa Hawkeyes

Caitlin Clark Playing Style and Strengths

Clark is one of the most talented scorers and passers to ever play for the Fever and in the WNBA.

Known primarily for her long-range three-point shooting and incredible passing and vision, Clark’s strengths all compliment each other, making her an incredibly difficult player to guard.

Clark's shooting serves in part as a way to open up passing lanes and scoring opportunities for her teammates. The further out from the basket she can make shots, the more space her teammates have around the basket thanks to Clark drawing a defender or two way out past the three-point line.

Clark is not just a three-point shooter, with the Iowa product a proven scorer at all three levels – beyond the arc, in the mid-range, and in the paint. Her instinctive decision making is second-to-none in the women’s game.

Clark is also aggressive on the defensive boards, having averaged five or more in all four seasons at Iowa and 5.7 in her first pro season.

One area of Clark's game that she will look to improve in 2025 is her physicality. As a rookie, Clark's high profile and playmaking threat made her a regular target of aggressive defense and fouling. She's been pictured in the lead-up to the new season in improved physical shape, something many professional players early in their career look to improve.

At times, efficiency and turnovers are also considered weaknesses in her game, although Clark's turnover numbers (5.6 per game as a rookie) will often be high as a result of the risky passes she makes.

Caitlin Clark in the WNBA Landscape

Clark proved she can hang at the WNBA level in her stellar rookie year, but she is still regarded as a rising star in terms of her on-court ability.

The 23-year-old is already the most famous active WNBA player. She has a $5 million net worth, according to Parade Magazine, largely thanks to endorsements from Gatorade, Nike, Wilson, State Farm, and others. That makes her one of the richest players in the league.

Clark's superstardom has sparked some debate around the league as to who should get credit for blazing the trail that allows women athletes to become superstars, but her appeal — especially in the Midwest region of the United States — has seen the sport grow exponentially in popularity.