Caitlin Clark quickly became the cornerstone of the Indiana fever. After the franchise selected her No. 1 overall in 2024 WNBA Drafted, she immediately assumed the role of the franchise’s centerpiece, elevating the organization on and off the field. His rookie season generated historic fan engagement and solid production, and his sophomore year reaffirmed his position as one of the league’s brightest young stars.
In two seasons, Clark has solidified her position as the driving force of the Fever and one of the most influential players in the WNBA.
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Despite her worldwide fame, her teammates and coaches always praised her strong personality and team-oriented personality.
Indiana Fever guards Lexie Hull (10), Caitlin Clark (22) and Sophie Cunningham (8) Grace Smth – INDIANAPOLIS STAR-Imagn Images
This has included building meaningful relationships inside the locker room, and few have been more visible than her bond with teammate Lexie Hull. The two regularly expressed their appreciation for each other, both publicly and privately, becoming one of Fever’s most recognizable friendships.
On Wednesday, Clark made another public gesture, reposting a photo of her and Hull on Instagram and adding the caption “ily” — widely understood to mean “I love you.”
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Lexie HullInstagram/caitlinclark22
Clark’s message comes as Hull’s future with the Fever remains uncertain. After the 2025 season, Hull became a free agent and is now evaluating her next steps, although all signs seem to point to Indiana bringing her back.
Drafted sixth overall by the Fever in 2022, the 26-year-old had one of the strongest seasons of her career in 2025, averaging 7.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game while playing in all 44 regular season contests. She improved her play in the postseason, averaging 10.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in eight games during the Fever’s run to the WNBA playoff semifinals.
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Given Hull’s value and his chemistry with Clark — on the field and in the locker room — that relationship could factor into Indiana’s offseason decisions. As the Fever look to build long-term stability around Clark, retaining trusted assets like Hull could become a priority.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on November 27, 2025, where he first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as Favorite source by clicking here.
