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[Saba Sports News] Victor Wembanyama is a big fan of fellow Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark.
In a video feature released on Friday, the San Antonio Spurs star was asked which WNBA player inspires him, and he named Indiana Fever standout Clark.
“When she was in college, she was the only player I was really in awe of,” Wembanyama said. “In men’s and women’s college basketball, she’s probably the most impressive I’ve seen.”
Both Wembanyama and Clark, top picks in 2023, had standout rookie seasons, with Wembanyama averaging 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 3.6 blocks, and Clark posting 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 8.4 assists per game.
Wembanyama’s admiration for Clark is well-deserved, though Clark didn’t receive the same unanimous recognition in her league, as seen when she was denied a unanimous Rookie of the Year win.