How much money will Iowa star Caitlin Clark earn in WNBA as No. 1 pick? (Hint:

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark will make millions from her college NIL deals and endorsements, along with those she’ll sign after she enters the WNBA, but she’ll earn less than $100,000 in salary and bonuses as a WNBA rookie.

The WNBA has a salary cap and, in her first year, Clark — who is expected to be the No. 1 pick by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA Draft on April 15 — will earn a base salary of approximately $76,000, with the possibility of earning additional incentives.

In contrast, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, the top NBA earner this season, makes $51.9 million.

The salary for rookies is determined by their draft position, and according to Spotrac salary ranges from $64,154 to $76,535 for the first year. The salary increases by a little over $1,000 each year.

If Clark is named the WNBA Rookie of the Year, she would receive a bonus of $5,150. If she is selected to play in the 2024 All-Star Game, she would earn an additional $2,575.

The Fever must navigate the WNBA salary cap, which for 2024 is $1,463,200 for 12 players.

Clark recently surpassed Pete Maravich to set the all-time Div. 1 collegiate scoring record, and she will command the top salary in the WNBA.

Currently, these will be the top five earners in the league in 2024, according to Spotrac:

Jackie Young, Las Vegas, $252,450

Jewell Loyd, Seattle, $245,508

Kahleah Copper, Phoenix, $245,059

Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas, $241,984

Diana Taurasi, Phoenix, $234,936

What NIL deals has Clark signed?

Nike, Gatorade, Bose, State Farm, Buick, Hy-Vee, H&R Block, Topps, Shoot-A-Way, Goldman Sachs.

Here is information on the draft, courtesy of the WNBA:

When is the 2024 WNBA Draft?

The WNBA Draft will be held on Monday, April 15, at the famed Brooklyn Academy of Music. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will announce the draft picks live on ESPN with exclusive coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET. The draft, along with the WNBA Countdown Presented by Google (ESPN, 7 p.m. ET) will be available live on the ESPN App.

Can fans attend the 2024 WNBA Draft?

Yes. This marks the first time the draft will be a seated event with fans in attendance since the 2014-16 drafts were held at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, March 7 at 12 p.m. ET, you can register your interest in attending, and more information on pricing and packages will be available in early March at WNBA Experiences.

Which team has the first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft?

The Indiana Fever won the first overall pick at the 2024 WNBA Draft Lottery on December 10, 2023.

This marks the second consecutive year in which the Fever won the right to select first in the upcoming draft. The Fever won the Lottery for the 2023 WNBA Draft and used the No. 1 overall pick to select Aliyah Boston, who went on to be voted as the 2023 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year.

What is the 2024 WNBA Draft order?

First Round

1. Indiana Fever

2. Los Angeles Sparks

3. Chicago Sky (from Phoenix)

4. Los Angeles Sparks…