“It’s a lot different than college” – Sabrina Ionescu sends message to No. 1 pick Caitlin Clark amid poor WNBA start.

 

“It’s a lot different than college” - Sabrina Ionescu sends message to No. 1 pick Caitlin Clark amid poor WNBA start“It’s a lot different than college” – Sabrina Ionescu sends message to No. 1 pick Caitlin Clark amid poor WNBA start

Sabrina Ionescu shared advice for rookie Caitlin Clark after the No. 1 overall pick struggled through her first three games for the Indiana Fever. The NCAA’s all-time leading scorer broke several records during her college career. Her arrival and star power this season have generated a buzz that the WNBA has never witnessed.

Despite the hype around Caitlin Clark and the record-breaking crowds she attracts, the Indiana Fever’s three consecutive losses serve as a stark reminder that the team has a long road ahead before becoming a WNBA elite. While some have placed blame on the 22-year-old rookie, 2x All-Star Ionescu offered a message of encouragement for Clark.

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) talks about the shooting contest against Steph Curry during NBA All Star practice press conferences at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

“Every rookie is gonna come in and kind of just have adversity from the beginning. It’s a lot different than college,” Ionescu said following 91-80 win against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever at Barclays Center.

“My advice to any rookies is to continue to grind and stay with it. Figuring out ways that you continue to get better is big part of elevating the game and understanding that what you did in college was enough, you deserve to still have that confidence when you join the league knowing still there’s still room for improvement,” she added.