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Caitlin Clark Becomes First with 800 Points, 300 Assists

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 10:53 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Wilson led the league in scoring and blocks, keeping her the MVP frontrunner.
Caitlin Clark averaged 22.3 points and 8.3 assists per game, second in league assists.
Clark became the first player with 800+ points and 300+ assists in a single season.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA launched in 1997 with eight franchises; Cynthia Cooper earned the league’s first Finals MVP as the Houston Comets captured the inaugural championship, while opening game drew 14,284 fans. Lisa Leslie, drafted that year, later became the first player to dunk (2002) and a three-time MVP, setting standards. In 2024, first-overall pick Caitlin Clark helped lift draft viewership to 2.45 million, underscoring a talent surge.

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Story summary

Wilson led the league in scoring and blocks, keeping her the MVP frontrunner.
Caitlin Clark averaged 22.3 points and 8.3 assists per game, second in league assists.
Clark became the first player with 800+ points and 300+ assists in a single season.

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