WNBA Reacts to Caitlin Clark News on Saturday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Indiana Fever star point guard Caitlin Clark will play on Saturday against the New York Liberty for the first time since May. Clark injured her left quad on May 24 against the Liberty and missed five consecutive games.

Caitlin Clark’s injury has seriously impacted the WNBA’s TV ratings. According to USA Today, Nielsen ratings have shown a 55% drop for the league since Clark injured her quad, and Indiana games are down 53%. On national television, the Fever averaged 1,810,000 viewers prior to her injury and 847,000 viewers in Clark’s absence.

It's been nearly three weeks since Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark last stepped on a WNBA court. The reigning Rookie of the Year has been sidelined with a left quadriceps strain suffered in Indiana's 90-88 loss to the New York Liberty back on May 24.