"WNBA Draft Viewership Soars, Caitlin Clark's Impact on Pay Equality"

The 2024 WNBA Draft set a new record with an average of 2.446 million viewers, marking a 307 percent increase from the previous year. The draft featured notable college basketball players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Cameron Brink, contributing to its high viewership. This surge in interest aligns with the recent momentum in women's basketball, as evidenced by the record-breaking viewership of the 2024 NCAA Women’s Final Four and the increased interest in women's college basketball overall.