The entire WNBA world seemed to pause for a split second on a humid summer evening when Caitlin Clark — the Indiana Fever’s rookie phenom, the face of the league’s future, and arguably its most marketable star — crumpled to the hardwood against the Connecticut Sun.

A Fan Base in Panic

The Stakes for the League
Replay Controversy

Inside the Locker Room
Social Media Meltdown

The Business Ripple Effect
What Happens Next?

The Human Side
Conclusion





