emily longnecker from our indianapolis station got reaction from the fans. [cheers and applause] >> reporter: in a state where basketball is a religion. >> with the first pick in the 2024 wnba draft -- >> reporter: indiana fever fans went to church monday night. and their prayers were answered. >> the indiana fever selects caitlin clark. [cheers and applause] >> reporter: the indiana fever selecting caitlin clark as their number one draft pick. >> she's such a powerhouse, and the talent that she brings, the energy and all of the range that she has. >> i'm so excited that she's coming to indiana. i think it's going to be great for the whole fan base. >> reporter: speaking of fan base. young women, many of them basketball players themselves came out to see a woman they look up to take the next step in her basketball career. >> caitlin clark's like always been, like, a mentor to me, because she's been really good at basketball and i want to be like her when i'm older. >> she's just a great shooter, overall great player. a team player. i love that about her. she