Big announcement for the WNBA Rookie of the Year.
Caitlin Clark just finished her historic debut season as the WNBA’s No. 1 overall pick, shattering multiple all-time league records and earning near-unanimous Rookie of the Year honors as an All-Star point guard for the Indiana Fever.
Now that her first professional season is over, Clark has her first extended break from basketball since before her senior season with the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Clark is putting that free time to good use, landing some big-time speaking engagements during the WNBA offseason.
On Tuesday, Clark was announced as the special guest for a public conversation with legendary late-night TV host David Letterman at Ball State University.
The conversation will take place on Dec. 2 as part of the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series, which was established in 2008.
“David Letterman is our university’s most famous graduate. He is a native Hoosier and a national icon, and Caitlin Clark has quickly become a beloved Hoosier and national star,” Ball State University President Geoffrey Mearns said in a press release. “I anticipate their conversation will be very special. On behalf of Ball State, we are honored to host them.”
This is likely a lucrative opportunity for Clark. In a LinkedIn post from a few months ago, Agecroft Partners CEO Don Steinbrugge projected that Clark’s virtual speaking engagement fee is $100,000.
If that’s her virtual fee, it’s fair to assume her in-person speaking engagement number is even more staggering.
Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK
Clark is one of the nation’s most influential athletes following her stellar rookie campaign with the Fever. Leading the franchise to its first postseason appearance since 2016, Clark averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and a league-leading 8.4 assists per game.
News
“MasyaAllah! Titi Kamal Sampai Terpukau Lihat Anak Kecilnya Bisa Hapal dan Menulis Asmaul Husna dengan Luar Biasa!”(duon)
“MasyaAllah! Titi Kamal Sampai Terpukau Lihat Anak Kecilnya Bisa Hapal dan Menulis Asmaul Husna dengan Luar Biasa!” Jakarta – Titi Kamal tak menyangka putra sulungnya diam-diam sudah…
Napheesa Collier Denies WNBA Vets Were ‘Attacking’ Specific Rookies (nuna)
Oct 20, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) argues with an official after being called for traveling in the second quarter against…
The Dark Side of Caitlin Clark’s Boyfriend? Connor McCaffery’s Work and Relationship History (nuna)
Photo Credit: Joe Buglewicz | Getty Images WNBA player Caitlin Clark recently made headlines after she was announced to be joining Ball State Alumnus David Letterman on stage at…
Professional Golfer Had Heartwarming Reaction to Caitlin Clark, LPGA News (nuna)
Lilia Vu was fired up to find out that she’d be playing alongside the Indiana Fever star at an LPGA event Caitlin Clark is fresh off a dominant…
New Fever head coach talks taking over young team headlined by Caitlin Clark: ‘Expectations are higher’ (nuna)
Caitlin Clark will have a new head coach entering her sophomore season in the WNBA, as the Indiana Fever hired Stephanie White to replace Christie Sides. White spoke…
Angel Reese Releases 3-Word Response After Waking Up to Election News (nuna)
Angel Reese (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) Angel Reese found herself nearly at a loss for words as U.S. presidential election results pointed to Donald Trump defeating Kamala…
End of content
No more pages to load