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The 2024 WNBA Draft is probably one of the most anticipated drafts in recent memory. The incoming rookie class is loaded with talent, including Caitlin Clark, the presumed No. 1 pick. It also includes another baller who more people need to cause a ruckus over — Jake from State Farm.
Since the announcement of Caitlin Clark’s NIL deal with State Farm, Jake has been seen in commercials like this one with Caitlin. He’s even shown up to watch her break the all-time NCAA scoring record. So, it makes all the sense in the world that Jake would be there for another moment in Caitlin’s career, the 2024 WNBA Draft.
Per Jacob Feldman at Sportico, Jake and TV personality Taylor Rooks are expected to be among the people who will congratulate Caitlin after she is drafted. State Farm has also said that it will highlight her career achievements in Times Square and send her a congratulatory message after she is drafted. The company is even partnering with ESPN to create a rolling Instagram story as more first-round picks are announced.
Are Jake from State Farm and Caitlin Clark actually friends? My investigation: https://t.co/5DsTCUnHx8 pic.twitter.com/QzXcIN1EJr
— ✏️Jacob Feldman (@JacobFeldman4) April 11, 2024
On Draft night, State Farm will celebrate projected No. 1 overall pick Caitlin Clark by:
Highlighting her accomplishments on a 3D billboard in Times Square.Having Jake from State Farm attend the Draft to be one of the first to congratulate Caitlin.
Providing a BTS recap on IG. pic.twitter.com/BtZI7u0g9r
— Khristina Williams (@Khristina) April 11, 2024