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Caitlin Clark Scores Six, Holds 12 20-10 Game Record

6/21/2026

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Summary

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Caitlin Clark gave herself a six on a greatness scale in a June 19 ESPN interview.
At 24, she ranks in the league’s top four for points and assists with 9.0 assists per game in 2026.
She holds the record with 12 career 20-point, 10-assist games despite only 58 career games, a fact analysts say should frighten opponents.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA launched in 1997 after the NBA founded the league in 1996, debuting with eight teams and a first game where the New York Liberty beat the Los Angeles Sparks before 14,284 fans. Houston’s Comets posted an 18-10 record and defeated the Liberty 65-51 in the championship, with Cynthia Cooper earning Finals MVP.

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Story summary

Caitlin Clark gave herself a six on a greatness scale in a June 19 ESPN interview.
At 24, she ranks in the league’s top four for points and assists with 9.0 assists per game in 2026.
She holds the record with 12 career 20-point, 10-assist games despite only 58 career games, a fact analysts say should frighten opponents.

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