Caitlin Clark announced as AP’s Rookie of the Year, A’ja Wilson as WNBA’s MVP

WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson have been named the Associated Press Rookie of the Year and the league’s Player of the Year, respectively.

The WNBA shared the news Sunday.

Clark scored the most points in a single season for a rookie and broke the league’s assist mark for the season as well, according to the AP. She made her professional debut for the Indiana Fever in May during a WNBA preseason game. On Sunday, she will make her first appearance in the playoffs in Connecticut as the league’s postseason starts.

“This recognition wouldn’t be possible without an incredible group of teammates and coaches, and we are looking forward to continuing an exciting regular season in the postseason,” she told the AP.