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Featuring one of the most star-studded classes in a long time — including sports phenomenon Caitlin Clark as its top pick — Monday’s WNBA Draft drew record viewership for ESPN.<\/p>\n

According to the network, the broadcast averaged 2.45 million viewers. The record tally represents a 307% gain (more than 4x) over the previous high mark set in 2004.<\/p>\n

At its peak moment, this year’s draft reached 3.09 million viewers.<\/p>\n

ESPN adds that the draft fared especially well with younger viewers, ranking as Monday’s top-rated program — on cable or broadcast — among viewers under 35.<\/p>\n

After breaking records at University of Iowa, Clark began her ascent to pro basketball Monday night. The Indiana Fever unsurprisingly selected the sensation as its #1 pick.<\/p>\n

In conjunction with the draft, ESPN shared photos from Clark’s red carpet arrival.<\/p>\n

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Brooklyn, NY – April 15, 2024 – Brooklyn Academy of Music: Caitlin Clark on the orange carpet for the 2024 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm.
(Photo by Gabriella Ricciardi \/ ESPN Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Brooklyn, NY – April 15, 2024 – Brooklyn Academy of Music: Caitlin Clark on the orange carpet for the 2024 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm.
(Photo by Gabriella Ricciardi \/ ESPN Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Brooklyn, NY – April 15, 2024 – Brooklyn Academy of Music: Caitlin Clark on the orange carpet for the 2024 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm.
(Photo by Gabriella Ricciardi \/ ESPN Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Brooklyn, NY – April 15, 2024 – Brooklyn Academy of Music: Caitlin Clark on the orange carpet for the 2024 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm.
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