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Social media reacts to Caitlin Clark entering the 2024 WNBA Draft

Social media was sent into a frenzy Thursday afternoon after Iowa's Caitlin Clark declared for the 2024 WNBA Draft. Here's how celebrities and stars reacted.

Credit: AP Photo/Matthew Putney

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark makes a heart gesture after the team's NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark declared for the 2024 WNBA Draft Thursday afternoon, and her announcement sent social media buzzing.

Speculation had been growing for months on whether Clark would enter the draft or stay at Iowa for a fifth year. Now, fans of Clark and the WNBA alike have a strong guess of where they can watch Clark shoot logo 3-pointers in the future.

The 2024 WNBA Draft takes place on April 15, and the latest ESPN mock draft projects the Indiana Fever to select Clark with the first overall pick. Just minutes after Clark made her announcement, the Fever began posting some not-so-cryptic posts on the team's X account, highlighting their excitement about their upcoming selection.

But the Fever weren't the only ones reacting to the news. Here's what social media had to say about Clark's announcement.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds

Caitlin, thank you for everything you have done for Iowa! It’s been an honor watching you play and inspire young girls everywhere 🖤

Congratulations on your record breaking career! https://t.co/bpk6KEuWD2
— Kim Reynolds (@KimReynoldsIA) February 29, 2024

Senator Chuck Grassley

Sad news for Hawk fans w Caitlin Clark declaring for the draft I love watching her play Clark fans will live on no matter where she plays She’s a talented IOWA star
— Chuck Grassley (@ChuckGrassley) February 29, 2024

Indiana Fever Guard Erica Wheeler

Hahaha @CaitlinClark22 you got people I ain’t talk to in years asking for tickets for next season 😂😂

I CANT HELP THEM!!! 🤷🏾‍♀️

The babyyy goat is coming to town 🔥
— Erica Wheeler (@EWeezy_For3eezy) February 29, 2024

Caitlin Clark, who’s game is nearly unstoppable when she has a good post partner, is going to play with Aliyah Boston.

we’re not ready.
— Emma Watson (@emmafwatson) February 29, 2024

Caitlin Clark liking Tamika Catching’s welcome to Indy tweet brings me so much joy i can’t believe this is actually happening pic.twitter.com/dw3Ou2ywtn
— csb (@itsCSB__) February 29, 2024

Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston. Get your popcorn ready. https://t.co/PihPhD76K3
— Kennington Lloyd Smith III (@SkinnyKenny_) February 29, 2024

The Indiana Fever home opener on May 16th is against the New York Liberty.

Sabrina Ionescu and Caitlin Clark met on the floor for the first time ever. That should be a ton of fun.
— Kyle Huesmann (@HuesmannKyle) February 29, 2024

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