Caitlin Clark's record-breaking feat earns a spot among 2024's greatest moments

The outgoing year, 2024, was a special one for WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark. The Indiana Fever guard shattered records with the Iowa Hawkeyes at the collegiate level and was then drafted to the pros, where she continued to do more of the same.

Sunday's CNN piece titled "2024: The Year in Pictures" features one of Clark's record-breaking moments as among the highlights of the year.

Clark's rise to fame was a huge story over the last 11 months and the Fever guard was one of the most talked about figures in the sports world. The 22-year-old has become a household name after some stunning displays on the court that proved her exceptional talent.

CNN's piece shares photos of some of the biggest stories in 2024. The images cover a range of topics including politics, entertainment, culture and sport. Clark became the NCAA's all-time leading scorer in February, and CNN shared a compelling image of the moment Clark achieved this historic feat.

An X user shares an image of Caitlin Clark being featured in a CNN piece. Photo Credit: X account of cc's wife

On February 15, Clark knocked down a 3-pointer against Michigan at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena to surpass Kelsey Plum's record of 3,527 points. This gave her the record for most points by a women's player in college basketball.

On March 3, a 35-point outing against Ohio State saw Clark overtake Pete Maravich as the all-time leading scorer in NCAA history. It was a record that had been held by Maravich for 54 years.

Clark's influence and impact on the WNBA, and women's basketball as a whole, has been massive. The WNBA has seen record attendance and viewership figures since her arrival. Sponsorship numbers have also increased as the league continues to grow in popularity.

Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA's single-season assists record in her rookie season

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena. Photo Credit: Imagn

Caitlin Clark was the first pick in the 2024 WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever and the Iowa native hit the ground running in her first season. She broke several records in her rookie season, most notably the single-season assists record.

Alyssa Thomas of the Connecticut Sun had set the record of 316 assists over the course of the 2023 season. During a game against the Las Vegas Aces on September 13, Clark logged her 317th assist of the season. She went on to finish the year with 337 assists over 40 regular season games.

Clark also broke the single-game assists record in her rookie year after racking up 19 assists against the Dallas Wings on July 17.