Indianapolis - Indiana Heat Guard Caitlin Clark is WNBA Rookie of the Year and was selected into the league-wide first team in 2024. But, as expected, the launch of her career was a challenge, with many observers scrutinizing every move in Season 1, their No. 1 pick started, their fever began Season 1-8, but resumed 20-20 competitions and won their first season since 2016.

It was hard to get through the first few weeks, but Clark did.

This season, Clark feels more comfortable as she and the craze at home against the Chicago Sky at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday.

"I honestly don't even remember last year's (opening game)," Clark said with a smile, with Connecticut's fever losing 92-71, and her turnovers scored 20 and 10. "Maybe that's a good thing. I think (this year) it's just going there, having fun and confident. I've been in this league for a year. I know I belong. I know I can perform, and I can make my teammates better every night. That's what I do.

"Not everything will be perfect. Give yourself grace. It will be a really good moment. There will be some moments you struggle with. So just want to be neutral and be positive as much as I can. But...I've been in these moments before and I'm ready."

Last season, Clark led the WNBA assists (8.4 per game) and 3 points (122) while averaging 19.2 points and 5.7 rebounds. The fever was swept by the Suns in the first round, but just returning to the playoffs was an important step for the team.

Clark, 2023 No. 1 pick Aliyah Boston and Fever (led under Indiana’s second-time new coach Stephanie White, there’s a lot — built in 2025.

Clark said her first year in the WNBA was no different from a high school freshman and then in college.

“You appear in a new chapter in your life,” she said. “When you enter the second season… you know what the coach expects from you, you know your teammates, you know how things work.” You have different confidence in you. ”

Last season, Fever beats the Sky 3-1. The franchise is closely related to geographically, Chicago stands out with its own rookie in Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso, igniting a fire under the competition.

Saturday is the first of five meetings between 44 regular season fanaticism and the Sky as they start once a month from May to September.

“The competition is real, and that’s what makes the sports so good,” Clark said. “Some teams think these games mean more.