Caitlin Clark made a stylish entrance for the Indiana Fever’s crucial playoff game on Wednesday night, showcasing $1,700 worth of Prada items. As the Fever faced a must-win situation against the Connecticut Sun—who won the opening game of their first-round series—Clark’s fashion statement was as bold as the stakes.
Arriving at Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Arena, the 22-year-old sported new Prada purchases, including black sunglasses valued at around $500. Accompanied by teammate Lexie Hull, she completed her look with sleek black leather slingback pumps priced at $1,200.
After an impressive debut season that earned her the WNBA Rookie of the Year title over the weekend, Clark’s stylish appearance underscored the importance of the night ahead in her professional basketball journey.
It is unclear where the rest of Clark’s outfit came from, with the rookie superstar opting for a black jumpsuit and a matching bag while making her entrance.
The Fever will be eliminated from the playoffs if they come unstuck against the Sun, which would bring Clark’s phenomenal rookie campaign to an end.
The former Iowa college sensation averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and led the league in assists with 8.4 per game during the regular season, which helped Indiana secure its first playoff berth since 2016.
Her scoring ability has translated well from college to the professional ranks. With a 35-point performance in a barnburner win over the Dallas Wings on September 15, Clark broke the WNBA’s rookie scoring record.
She also broke the single-season assist record set by Alyssa Thomas last season, dishing out 337 dimes this season.
Clark has excelled so far up in the big leagues despite being subjected to some brutal treatment on the court over the course of her rookie year.
During the Fever’s opening playoff loss to the Sun at the weekend, she was left with a black eye after being poked in the face by rival player DiJonai Carrington.
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— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) September 25, 2024
The WNBA Rookie of the Year wore these black leather slingback pumps valued at $1,200
Ahead of Game 2 on Wednesday night, Jonquel Carrington clarified that her collision with Caitlin Clark during Game 1 was not intentional. Following the Sun’s 93-69 victory over the Fever, Carrington expressed disbelief over the notion that she would purposely hit anyone in the eye.
“I don’t even know why I would intend to hit anybody in the eye,” Carrington told reporters. “That doesn’t even make sense to me. I didn’t know I hit her; I was just trying to make a play on the ball.”
Carrington’s comments come amid criticism after she was seen laughing later in the game, which some perceived as a reaction to Clark’s eye injury. She firmly denied this interpretation, stating, “I can’t laugh about something I didn’t know happened.”
Clark herself acknowledged that the collision “wasn’t intentional by any means,” as the incident unfolded live on ESPN, with Connecticut taking a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three first-round series.
