Iowa Hawkeyes standout Caitlin Clark made waves in the basketball world as she was selected as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever. The draft, which aired on ESPN, garnered a record-breaking 2.45 million viewers, marking the first time in history that the event surpassed the 1 million viewer mark.
Viewership peaked at just over 3 million, with over 1 million of the viewers being women. This represented a 374% increase in female viewership compared to the previous year, showcasing the growing interest in women’s basketball. The record-setting viewership for the WNBA Draft comes on the heels of a successful season for women’s college basketball, as the NCAA Women’s Tournament surpassed the men’s final in viewership with nearly 19 million viewers.
The increased interest in women’s college basketball could potentially lead to a surge in interest in the WNBA in the future. As more and more viewers tune in to watch the incredible talent of female athletes like Caitlin Clark, the WNBA may see a significant boost in viewership and support. Stay tuned to see how this momentum continues to grow and shape the future of women’s basketball.
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