"Caitlin Clark's Impact: Record WNBA Draft Viewership and Calls for Equal Pay"

The WNBA Draft set a new record with 2.45 million viewers on ESPN, marking a 374% increase in female viewership compared to the previous year. This surge in interest follows a record-setting season for women's college basketball, with the NCAA Women's College Basketball Championship surpassing the men's final in viewership. The draft's historic viewership suggests a growing momentum for women's basketball and raises anticipation for its potential impact on the WNBA's future.