Pandemonium Hits Indianapolis As Caitlin Clark Taken No. 1 In WNBA Draft

The WNBA Draft had fans in Indianapolis showing up by the thousands to watch the Indiana Fever select Caitlin Clark with the first overall pick. 

One of the biggest events in WNBA history, all eyes were on the draft in Brooklyn on Monday night. While fans were lined up outside the venue to get a glimpse of stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, the city of Indianapolis turned out in a massive way for their local WNBA squad. 

The anticipation of what is coming for the city was on full display, as fans flooded the Gainbridge Fieldhouse partaking in events in and outside the arena. They were all there for one reason, and hearing the commissioner announce Caitlin Clark as the Fever's selection sent thousands of fans into a frenzy. 

This is certainly one of the biggest moments in recent history for the WNBA, who are not lacking talent. But what we witnessed over the past two seasons in women's college basketball has sent expectations through the roof. 

These numbers from TickPick show how much anticipation there is for Caitlin Clark to starting knocking down three-point shots on the WNBA stage. 

Thousands Of Fans Show Up For Indiana Fever Draft Party

We are definitely entering a new era in the sport, which will hold its first game on May 14. As for the frenzy in Indianapolis, the images from their own draft party are proof that this will be fascinating to watch over the summer. 

According to Front Office Sports, the Indiana Fever had 17,000 people claim a ticket to attend their draft party on Monday night, which is astonishing to say the least. 

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 15: Caitlin Clark celebrates after being selected first overall pick by the Indiana Fever during the 2024 WNBA Draft at Brooklyn Academy of Music on April 15, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

As Caitlin Clark was announced as the first pick in the draft, fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse were ecstatic, and so were the folks selling tickets. This has been one of the wildest weeks when it comes to ticket sales, with the upper-deck being opened up for ticket sales, according to a seating chart on Ticketmaster. 

From a promotional standpoint, Caitlin Clark nailed her first promo while on-stage with Holly Rowe following the announcement of her heading to the Indiana Fever 

"You gotta buy your tickets now. It will be a hot ticket."