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Upon witnessing Caitlin Clark’s three-point prowess during the Indiana Fever’s training camp, a WNBA fan took to social media to coin a creative nickname for the 2024 WNBA Draft’s top pick. Inspired by Clark’s sharpshooting skills, the fan cleverly dubbed her “Anne Splashaway,” a playful nod to actress Anne Hathaway’s name.

“i love you anne splashaway,” the fan tweeted.

Fans quickly embraced the newly coined nickname, praising its aptness and creativity in capturing Caitlin Clark’s playing style as she gears up for her debut in the WNBA.

“@caitlinclark22, anne splashaway. just when i thought we’d hit a lull in human creativity, that’s some real innovation,” a fan tweeted.

“nickname creation game so hard you now her official spokesperson 🔥,” a fan tweeted.

“That nickname is HARD. I shall spread your gospel,” a fan tweeted.

“A lot faster”:  Caitlin Clark Shares Initial WNBA Experience as Indiana Fever Launches Training Camp

The Indiana Fever opened their training camp for the upcoming season on Sunday and their latest No. 1 pick was introduced to the initial stages of playing in the WNBA. Caitlin Clark shared her experience of playing with the team for the first time and said that the pace is a lot faster than she was used to in college.

“It’s definitely different, but that’s what you expect when you start a new chapter in your life,” Clark said. “It’s fast, fast shot clock, but I think all of you know that’s how I like to play. So, I think it suits my game pretty well. It’s a fast pace, a lot faster than college, and you’ve to learn quicker because you’ve got to get your mind on Friday.”

Clark is anticipated to play for the Indiana Pacers in their two pre-season games. Their first matchup is scheduled for Friday against the Dallas Wings and the second is against the Atlanta Dream on May 11.

However, her official debut in the WNBA will be on May 14 when the Fever face the Connecticut Sun for their first game of the 2024-25 WNBA regular season.