WNBA 2024 Preview: Indiana Fever and No. 1 Pick Caitlin Clark

WNBA 2024 Preview: Indiana Fever and No. 1 Pick Caitlin Clark

The 2024 WNBA season tips off on May 14, with preseason games scheduled to begin May 3. Here's a look at the Indiana Fever and No. 1 pick Caitlin Clark.

May 8, 2024 by Deondre Hayes
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The Indiana Fever may be the biggest winners of the 2024 WNBA Draft after selecting Caitlin Clark of Iowa at No.1. Expectations for the Fever this season have already skyrocketed despite finishing at No.10 in the 2023 WNBA Standings.

Tickets to see the new and improved Indiana Fever have already sold out for multiple games this season. The Fever's first regular season game is scheduled for May 14 in Mohegan Sun Arena against the Connecticut Suns. 

Here's a preview of the Indiana Fever ahead of the 2024 WNBA Season. 

WNBA Preseason Preview 2024: Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark

The Indiana Fever will be one of the most watched teams this WNBA season following the addition of Caitlin Clark in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Clark will join Aliyah Boston, who was the No.1 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft after her dominant career at South Carolina. 

Other notable lottery picks currently on the Fever roster include NaLyssa Smith (No. 2 in 2022) and Kelsey Mitchell (No. 2 in 2018).

The Fever finished the 2023 season at No.10 in the 12 team league, leaving them two spots away from clinching a playoff berth. The last time the Fever made the playoffs was in 2016, where they lost in the first round to Phoenix. The 2016 season season also marked the end of Tamika Catchings's playing career. She was known as the Fever's franchise player since 2002. 

With a considerably solid roster already in place, the impact of Caitlin Clark could possibly surge this team to the top of the 2024 WNBA standings. The final roster will determine just how well this team can compete with other top competitors, such as the Las Vegas Aces, cuts and roster changes are expected to be made until May 14 on opening night. 

Indiana Fever Roster 2024

Here's a look at the Indiana Fever prior to the 2024 WNBA Draft. Rosters will be finalized for the 2024 WNBA Season by opening night on May 14. 

Team Roster

  • Grace Berger   G    24    6' 0"    160 lbs    Indiana
  • Aliyah Boston     F    22    6' 5"    220 lbs    South Carolina
  • Maya Caldwell    G    28    5' 11"    160 lbs    Georgia
  • Damiris Dantas    F    31    6' 3"    212 lbs    --
  • Lexie Hull             G    24    6' 1"    155 lbs    Stanford
  • Kelsey Mitchell     0    G    28    5' 8"    160 lbs    Ohio State
  • Katie Lou Samuelson    F    26    6' 3"    163 lbs    UConn
  • Victaria Saxton5    F    24    6' 2"    181 lbs    South Carolina
  • NaLyssa Smith1    F    23    6' 4"    185 lbs    Baylor
  • Kristy Wallace3    G    28    5' 11"    157 lbs    Baylor
  • Erica Wheeler17    G    32    5' 7"    143 lbs    Rutgers
  • Amanda Zahui B.42    C    30    6' 4"    184 lbs    Minnesota

 Indiana Fever 2024 Draft Picks 

The Indiana Fever picked up three players in the 2024 WNBA Draft, here's who they selected. 

  • No.1 Overall: Caitlin Clark, Iowa, PG
  • No.15 Overall: Celeste Taylor, Ohio State, PG
  • No.27 Overall:  Leilani Correa, Florida, SG

Indiana Fever Home Court

Gainbridge Fieldhouse is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and is home to the Indiana Fever. 

The arena was opened in 1999 with renovations in 2022. Capacity for Gainbridge Fieldhouse is capped at 18,000.

When Does The 2024 WNBA Season Start?

The WNBA will tip off the 28th Regular Season on Tuesday, May 14.

Indiana Fever Schedule 2024

The Fever will tip off the 2024 Regular season vs. Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 14.

  • DATE    TIME (ET)    OPPONENT    NATIONAL TV NETWORK
  • May 14    7:30 p.m.    at Connecticut    ESPN 2
  • May 16    7:00 p.m.    vs New York    Prime Video
  • May 18    1:00 p.m.    at New York    ABC
  • May 20    7:00 p.m.    vs Connecticut    ESPN
  • May 22    10:00 p.m.    at Seattle    
  • May 24    10:00 p.m.    at Los Angeles    ION
  • May 25    9:00 p.m.    at Las Vegas    NBA TV
  • May 28    7:00 p.m.    vs Los Angeles    NBA TV
  • May 30    7:00 p.m.    vs Seattle    Prime Video
  • June 1    1:00 p.m.    vs Chicago    NBA TV
  • June 2    7:00 p.m.    at New York    NBA TV
  • June 7    7:30 p.m.    at Washington    ION
  • June 10    7:00 p.m.    at Connecticut    NBA TV
  • June 13    7:00 p.m.    vs Atlanta    
  • June 16    12:00 p.m.    vs Chicago    CBS
  • June 19    7:00 p.m.    vs Washington    NBA TV
  • June 21    7:30 p.m.    at Atlanta    ION
  • June 23    6:00 p.m.    at Chicago    NBA TV
  • June 27    10:00 p.m.    at Seattle    Prime Video
  • June 30    3:00 p.m.    at Phoenix    ESPN
  • July 2    9:30 p.m.    at Las Vegas    ESPN
  • July 6    1:00 p.m.    vs New York    CBS
  • July 10    12:00 p.m.    vs Washington    NBA TV
  • July 12    7:30 p.m.    vs Phoenix    ION
  • July 14    4:00 p.m.    at Minnesota    ESPN
  • July 17    7:30 p.m.    at Dallas    ESPN
  • Aug. 16    7:30 p.m.    vs Phoenix    ION
  • Aug. 18    3:30 p.m.    vs Seattle    ABC
  • Aug. 24    8:00 p.m.    at Minnesota    NBA TV
  • Aug. 26    7:30 p.m.    at Atlanta    NBA TV
  • Aug. 28    7:00 p.m.    vs Connecticut    NBA TV
  • Aug. 30    7:30 p.m.    at Chicago    ION
  • Sept. 1    4:00 p.m.    at Dallas    NBA TV
  • Sept. 4    7:00 p.m.    vs Los Angeles    CBS Sports Network
  • Sept. 6    7:30 p.m.    vs Minnesota    ION
  • Sept. 8    4:00 p.m.    vs Atlanta    
  • Sept. 11    7:00 p.m.    vs Las Vegas    NBA TV
  • Sept. 13    7:30 p.m.    vs Las Vegas    ION
  • Sept. 15    3:00 p.m.    vs Dallas    
  • Sept. 19    7:00 p.m.    at Washington    Prime Video

Indiana Fever Tickets 

Single game presales are currently available for two games until Friday, April 12 at 10:00 AM ET

  • vs. Seattle Storm Sunday, Aug. 18 4:00 PM
  • vs. Dallas Wings Sunday, Sept. 15 3:00 PM

Presale Details:

  • Two games will drop every day for the next ten days
  • Ticket inventory will only remain available for 24 hours or while supplies last
  • Limit of six (6) tickets per game
  • Presale is online only

Season Tickets are available with a deposit, you will be prioritized to be contacted first to review available options. See more ticket information HERE

Caitlin Clark WNBA Salary 

Rookie contracts in the WNBA are capped at four years and $338,056 with a team option in the final year. It should also be mentioned that the top four picks in the WNBA Draft earn the same amount, regardless of order. 

    Round    Picks    Years    Total value

  • 1    1-4    4    $338,056
  • 1    5-8    4    $324,383
  • 1    9-12    4    $310,718
  • 2    13-24    4    $297,045
  • 3    25-36    4    $276,830

How Many Games are in the WNBA Season?

The WNBA regular season will feature a record-high 40 games per team for the second consecutive season, with each team playing 20 home games and 20 away games.

WNBA Teams List

There are currently 12 teams in the WNBA, here's a look at the full list. 

Eastern Conference

  • Atlanta Dream
  • Chicago Sky
  • Connecticut Sun
  • Indiana Fever
  • New York Liberty
  • Washington Mystics

Western Conference

  • Dallas Wings
  • Las Vegas Aces
  • Los Angeles Sparks
  • Minnesota Lynx
  • Phoenix Mercury
  • Seattle Storm

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