In the game of basketball, Luka Donsic and Catleen Clarke are two of the most talented young stars.
After joining the NBA rank as superstar Slovenian teenager in the 2018 draft, Donic was named the league 2018-19 Ruki of the Year. Since then, he has received five all-star selections and Five All-NBA First team honors.
Clarke appears on a similar path. After joining Indiana fever as the number 1 overall pick of WNBA in 2024, the former Iowa Basketball Sharpshooter was named as a fraudulent year near the league.
Like Donic, Clarke did not waste any time claiming his dominance at the highest level.
During an interview recently, the hinge recognized Clarke as his favorite female basketball player.
The danic was then motivated to talk about Pagi Beukers, which was drafts by Dallas Wings with the number 1 overall pick in just 2025 WNBA drafts.
"He is alright. Did not see his game in WNBA, so," Donic said.
“Who is your favorite female basketball player?”
Luka Donic: “Ketleen Clarke.”
“Do you not like Pagi Beukers?”
Luka: “* Shrugs* He is fine. Has not seen him to play in WNBA, so.” pic.twitter.com/6ZQDNF8QGH
– CC Akgae (@Clrkszn) 27 April, 2025
In its first professional season, Clarke took an average of 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and a league-solid 8.4 aid per game. Donic received 21.2 points per game, 7.8 rebounds and 6.0 in its debut NBA campaign.
Indiana Fever Guard Ketleen Clarke (22) smile at an officer during an Indiana fever and Connectic Sun. USA Today Network
The oxy and number 3 Seed Los Angeles lasted 3–1 in their first round playoff series 3–1 in their first-round playoff series in Minoriapolis 3–1 after the loss of 116-113 in their first round playoff series. The 26-year-old guard recorded a team-high 38 points in the defeat.
Clarke and The Fever will launch their 2025 WNBA regular-season campaign on 17 May with a high-afflicted matchup against Angel Reese and Chicago Sky.