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In elementary school, Caitlin Clark wrote down a list of her goals and dreams that included playing in the WNBA one day.That dream became a reality Monday night when Clark was taken first by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA draft. Her mom Anne still has the piece of paper that Clark wrote it on."I dreamed of this moment since I was in second grade, and it's taken a lot of hard work, a lot of ups and downs, but more than anything, just trying to soak it in," Clark said Monday night. More WNBA draft coverage: See what Caitlin Clark is wearing for the 2024 WNBA draft in New YorkWhere Iowa fans can get Caitlin Clark Indiana Fever merchandiseCaitlin Clark Fever: How to get tickets to Clark's WNBA games closest to IowaUpdates from throughout Monday and more tidbits about this year's draft:Here's where you can find Clark's Fever jerseyEven before the pick was in, fans of Clark across the nation were wondering where they can get their hands on an Indiana Fever jersey bearing Clark’s name and number.We found both of Clark’s Indiana Fever jerseys are already live online at retailers like Fanatics and Nike. You can click on one of the links below to get your own Caitlin Clark Indiana Fever jersey.The Fever's closest games to Iowa this seasonIf you don't want to make the 7-hour drive from Des Moines to Indianapolis to see Clark and the Fever, if they take her No. 1 Monday, here are the Fever's road games closest to Iowa: Sunday, June 23: Indiana at Chicago, 5 p.m. | TicketsSunday, Jul 14: Indiana at Minnesota, 3 p.m. | TicketsSaturday, Aug. 24: Indiana at Minnesota, 7 p.m. | TicketsFriday, Aug. 30: Indiana at Chicago, 6:30 p.m. | TicketsKate Martin also draftedCaitlin Clark wasn't the only Hawkeye to get drafted Monday night. Former Iowa guard Kate Martin was picked in the second round, 18th overall, by the Las Vegas Aces. "We're adding another Hawkeye to the team," the Aces posted on X. Former Iowa star Megan Gustafson is a center for Las Vegas. Gustafson has played in 113 WNBA games over the past five seasons, first with Dallas then Washington and Phoenix before joining the Aces. The moment Indiana enters its selectionLive from Indiana: Fever fans go nuts for Clark pickNo. 22 becomes No. 1����vlog's Jeff Dubrof in Indianapolis for Fever draft partyThousands of fans are gathering Monday night for a WNBA draft watch party at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the Indiana Fever. ����vlog sports reporter Jeff Dubrof is in Indianapolis and talked to fans, one of whom called herself "10-out-of-10 excited" for the Fever to select Clark.Alana Null, of Indianapolis, wore a Clark No. 22 T-shirt to the arena Monday night and said she's already thinking Clark could help Indiana win a WNBA title. "It's a great time to be an Indiana Fever fan," she said. "If we do get Caitlin Clark to the team I think her and Aliyah Boston are going to be dynamic and bring us home another championship."Micheal Hopson, who goes by @superfancolts on X, doesn't limit his fandom to just football. Monday he was dressed head-to-toe in Fever gear and was pumped up to get "a beast" in Clark."Like getting Peyton Manning," Hopson said, comparing Clark's anticipated impact to that of Manning going No. 1 to the Colts in the 1998 NFL draft. "She's gonna be just like that."She's smart. She's gonna be a ... team player. You already know, with what we got, (the Fever) is gonna be stacked."Ben Cleaver, who went to grad school at the University of Iowa and lives in Indianapolis, wore black and gold to the watch party. "I think this will be great for the town and great for the WNBA," said Cleaver, who had his two daughters with him Monday night. "The girls, they've really gotten into it just because of her. We've been watching more games because of Caitlin and everything she does, both on and off the court."Joanie and Rick Stevens, of Indianapolis, were wearing matching "You break it, you own it" T-shirts Nike made after Clark broke the NCAA scoring record. They've cheered for Hawkeyes before — former Iowa tight end Dallas Clark and safety Bob Sanders starred for the Colts — and look forward to doing the same for Caitlin Clark."We can't wait to get Caitlin here in Indianapolis — assuming," Rick said ahead of the draft party."She's the catalyst that we need to elevate women's sports in general," Joanie said. "Not that the Fever haven't been epic already, but she's just gonna take us to an entire another level."How to watchWhen: 6:30 p.m. CT, Monday, April 15Where: Brooklyn Academy of Music, New YorkTV: ESPNLivestream: Watch ESPNWhat is Clark wearing?Caitlin Clark turned heads with her Prada outfit on the "orange carpet" Monday night ahead of the WNBA draft in Brooklyn, New York. Clark's likely WNBA team announces WNBA TV schedule, featuring games on CBS, ESPNIf Clark does indeed go to Indiana, fans will have plenty of chances to watch the former Hawkeyes star on TV this season. The Fever posted their 2024 national TV schedule Wednesday, which features dozens of nationally televised games, including two on CBS.Indiana vs. Chicago will air June 16 on ����vlog. The game vs. New York on July 6 will also air on ����vlog. Minnesota Lynx coach jokes about trying to trade NBA star for No. 1 pickCheryl Reeve, head coach and president of basketball operations for the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx, joked (maybe?) on X Monday that she attempted a cross-league trade to get the rights to the No. 1 pick (Clark).In response to a post encouraging her to make a move to get the No. 1 pick away from Indiana, Reeve said: "Made a very strong offer…even threw in Ant but it was declined."Ant is Anthony Edwards, a two-time all-star for the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves.Mock draft notesESPN's latest mock draft says Clark may not be the only Hawkeye to be drafted this year. They have Clark at the top, No. 1 overall to Indiana. They also has Iowa guard Kate Martin going in the third round to Los Angeles, at pick No. 28.Who will go No. 2?The draft intrigue really begins with the second selection, which will go to Los Angeles Sparks.Stanford's Cameron Brink, Tennessee’s Rickea Jackson and South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso have all been in the discussion to be the second player off the board. ESPN's mock draft says LA will take Brink, followed by Chicago taking Cardoso, LA taking Rickea Jackson and UConn's Aaliyah Edwards going fifth to Dallas. WNBA draft orderFirst round1. Indiana Fever2. Los Angeles Sparks3. Chicago Sky (from Phoenix Mercury)4. Los Angeles Sparks (from Seattle Storm)5. Dallas Wings (from Chicago Sky)6. Washington Mystics7. Chicago Sky (from Minnesota Lynx)8. Minnesota Lynx (from Atlanta Dream)9. Dallas Wings10. Connecticut Sun11. New York Liberty12. Atlanta Dream (from Las Vegas Aces) Second round13. Chicago Sky (from Phoenix Mercury)14. Seattle Storm15. Indiana Fever16. Las Vegas Aces (from Los Angeles Sparks)17. New York Liberty (from Chicago Sky)18. Las Vegas Aces (from Washington Mystics)19. Connecticut Sun (from Minnesota Lynx)20. Atlanta Dream21. Washington Mystics (from Dallas Wings)22. Connecticut Sun23. New York Liberty24. Las Vegas AcesThird round25. Phoenix Mercury26. Seattle Storm27. Indiana Fever28. Los Angeles Sparks29. Phoenix Mercury (from Chicago Sky)30. Washington Mystics 31. Minnesota Lynx32. Atlanta Dream33. Dallas Wings34. Connecticut Sun35. New York Liberty36. Las Vegas AcesClark by the numbers Clark finished at Iowa as the active NCAA women’s basketball leader in career points, scoring average, 3-point field goals, 3-pointers per game, career assists, assists per game, field goals made, 3-point attempts, free throws made and free throws attempted. And that’s for all divisions, not just Division I.She also owns the record for women’s Division I NCAA Tournament all-time play on all these lists: points (491), assists (152) and 3-pointers (78).In case you missed it: Clark roasts 'Weekend Update' anchor on SNL appearanceCaitlin Clark made a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live" during the show's "Weekend Update " segment. She showed up after anchor Michael Che made a joke about Iowa retiring her jersey. Clark got the last laugh as Che then read some more jokes that Clark said she wrote that made fun of the comedian.Clark fond of Kobe Bryant signature shoesIt's not a question of if, but when, Clark gets her own signature shoes. But until she does, we're guessing she will stick with Kobe Bryant's signature shoes. Clark, who has a deal with Nike, has mostly worn Kobes on the court in recent seasons, and seemingly was most fond of the black and yellow Nike Kobe 5 Protro (performance + retro) Bruce Lees, which matched Iowa's uniforms perfectly.Watch partyFans can join Chiney and Nneka Ogwumike, Ashley Joens and Kristen Meyer — Clark's high school coach — online from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. central time as part of a virtual watch event via a partnership with HANG media. Fans will watch the draft on TV while joining the quartet on YouTube or HANG's website to answer questions."This allows fans to interact with WNBA athletes and build connections," said Joens, who was an AAU teammate with Clark in Iowa before playing against her at Iowa State.Meyer has often been asked what Clark was like in high school. She recalls a time when Clark scored 60 points in a game her junior year. She made 13 of 17 from behind the arc in a close game."We've seen a number of times she gets in a zone, you can't stop her," she said.