Caitlin Clark fans’ 6-hour long queue to buy merchandise awes WNBA Twitter

WNBA and Fever star Caitlin Clark's popularity is unmatched in the league as fans lined up for long queue's for her merchandise.

Caitlin Clark fans’ 6-hour long queue to buy merchandise awes WNBA Twitter

Caitlin Clark (Image by FirstSportz)

Since joining the league last year, Caitlin Clark, a star of the Indiana Fever and WNBA, has become one of the most talked-about players. Clark gained notoriety for her terrific performances for the Fever in one game after another. One could even argue that Clark’s appearance last year greatly increased WNBA awareness.

Now going into her sophomore season, nothing has changed for Clark, the WNBA, and her fans. The WNBA season began on Friday night, but the most anticipated game of the weekend is scheduled for Saturday afternoon when the Chicago Sky travel to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to play the Indiana Fever.

Notably, Barstool Sports founder and vocal Caitlin Clark supporter Dave Portnoy took to his socials to show the NBA community the popularity Clark has earned. Mostly because, fans lined up 6-hours prior to buy Clark merchandise ahead of the game.

There is a line for Caitlin Clark merch around the corner at 9am. An hour before the team store opens. 6 hours before tip off. There has never been anybody like Caitlin Clark.

Dave Portnoy wrote on X

Interestingly, another matchup the WNBA fans are awaiting is the clash between Clark and Chicago Sky star Angel Reese. Both have had huge impacts on the league in their debut season. Clark and Reese have faced off on the court several times since their undergraduate days at LSU and Iowa.

After placing first and second in the Rookie of the Year voting, the two are now starting their second WNBA season, and the similarities between them have only gotten stronger, creating a glaring rift between their respective fan bases.

Since her debut last season, she has gotten a ton of sponsorships, and the WNBA’s TV ratings have increased significantly. Clark broke attendance and viewership records during her time with Iowa and Indiana, which undoubtedly helped to increase the popularity of the WNBA and women’s basketball in general.

Caitlin Clark provided a 2-word response on her goal for the 2025-26 WNBA season

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are raring to start the new WNBA season. The Fever star has had a positive offseason and is focused on the new season. After finishing in the Playoffs last year, Clark is aiming for the decorated title in her 2nd season with the Fever. She also made her feelings clear in a recent interview about this.

A championship.

When asked about what success this season would look like, Caitlin Clark said

The new squad has been discussing competing for a championship this season, she continued. In addition to having the players, they also have a program that is aiming for championship success under new head coach Stephanie White. The mindset has been to demonstrate what the group can accomplish as a whole, Clark additionally stated.

Caitlin Clark’s offseason grind has become evident in a viral social media post

One picture was enough to start the craze. A picture of Caitlin Clark applauding from the sidelines during the Big Ten women’s basketball event in Indianapolis in March, her arms flexed and her muscles defined, went viral and generated discussion on social media. Clark has been working behind the scenes in a bid to get physically strong going into her 2nd WNBA season.

It’s safe to say that she has put in the work required for the physicality for the new season. That widely shared photo was proof of Clark’s off-season work, not just a moment of conceit. She was able to devote all of her time and energy to preparing her body for the demands of the WNBA for the first time since the summer of 2023.

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