Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is making waves in the WNBA as she leads all rookies in scoring, assists, field goals made, and attempted shots. After a recent game against Seattle, Fever coach Christie Sides expressed the need for Clark to increase her shooting volume, emphasizing the importance of getting her more shot opportunities.

In the game, Clark scored 15 points on 4-of-9 shooting, including 3-of-7 from three-point range. Sides highlighted the necessity for Clark to take a minimum of 15 shots per game to maximize her impact on the team. The coach also emphasized the team’s role in setting up Clark for success by providing her with quality screens to create open shot opportunities.

Despite Clark’s impressive performance, post players Aliyah Boston and NaLyssa Smith led the team in shot attempts during the game. Guard Kelsey Mitchell also contributed significantly to the scoring effort with 14 points on 5-of-10 shooting.

Clark’s shooting volume has been a topic of discussion, with her averaging 13.4 shot attempts per game, second only to Mitchell on the team. Comparatively, she ranks 22nd in the league in shot attempts, with Dallas guard Arike Ogunbowale leading the WNBA in this category.

Several elite guards in the league, including Jewell Loyd, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Kelsey Plum, and Diana Taurasi, are among those who average more shots per game than Clark. Loyd, a two-time WNBA champion, delivered an outstanding performance with 34 points in the recent game, showcasing the high level of competition among guards in the league.

Despite being a newcomer in the WNBA, Clark is quickly establishing herself among the league’s top guards. She acknowledged the team’s offensive challenges in the recent game, citing turnovers as an area for improvement. Clark’s ability to navigate defensive pressure and create scoring opportunities will be crucial for the Fever as they continue their season.