Caitlin Clark will earn just $76,535 in her first season in the WNBA as part of her rookie contract with the Indiana Fever.
The 22-year-old sensation was taken with the first pick in the draft in Brooklyn on Monday night after deciding to leave Iowa to become professional.
But the value of her rookie contract is way below the typical NBA deal that male college prospects sign.
Clark will earn $338,056 over the course of her four years in Indiana. She has signed a three-year contract with the option of a fourth year.
In year one, Clark will bring in $76,535. That goes up to $78,066 in year two before climbing further to $85,873 in year three. If the option for the fourth year is taken, Clark will then earn $97,582.
For comparison, Victor Wembanyama – the No. 1 men’s draft pick – earned $12,160,680 in his first season.
More to follow.
Caitlin Clark will earn just $76,535 in her first season in the WNBA with the Indiana Fever
