WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson were named the Associated Press Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year, respectively. Clark, who plays for the Indiana Fever, set a record for the most points scored in a season by a rookie and broke the league’s assist mark. Wilson, who plays for the Las Vegas Aces, became the fourth player in WNBA history to win Player of the Year three times and was the first to score 1,000 points in a season. She also played for Team USA in the Paris Olympics, helping them secure a dominant win over Japan. Wilson expressed gratitude for the recognition, attributing it to her preparation and approach to the season. Both players have had successful careers thus far, with Clark being a two-time collegiate national player of the year and Wilson being a two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time WNBA champion. Despite their individual accolades, both players emphasized the importance of their teammates and coaches in their success, with Clark looking forward to continuing her promising rookie season in the playoffs.
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