Without Caitlin Clark, WNBA viewership nosedives, proving she’s the league’s brightest star and biggest ratings draw.

After missing five games due to a quad strain, Caitlin Clark returned to action on Saturday afternoon, and helped the Indiana Fever hand the reigning champion New York Liberty their first loss of the season in front of a raucous crowd inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Caitlin Clark says that she always dreamed of playing in the WNBA, and dreamed of playing in front of big crowds, but the seismic transformation she has inspired in women’s basketball has still taken her by surprise.

"Caitlin Clark just went CRAZY on the best team in the WNBA. First game back, 7 three’s, 32 points, 9 assists, 8 rebs and a win over the top ranked New York Liberty to give them their first loss of the season. There is NO DOUBT who the most exciting player in the WNBA is."

Caitlin Clark nears WNBA return after injury, as Nike readies her signature shoe and fans buzz over her massive impact on and off the court.

Caitlin Clark produced arguably the best women's college basketball career in the sport's history, certainly among players who never managed to secure a nationa

Caitlin Clark is ready to play again, meaning the Indiana Fever will have their best player back in time to play the reigning WNBA champion New York Liberty on Saturday afternoon