Caitlin Clark Beats Angel Reese in WNBA Popularity Contest
Caitlin Clark continues to dominate both on and off the court in her sophomore season with the Indiana Fever. While helping lead her team to recent wins over the Dallas Wings and Atlanta Dream, the 23-year-old guard just earned another major recognition; this time from her peers.
In a recent anonymous poll conducted by The Athletic, WNBA players were asked who they believe will be the face of the league in five years. Clark received 53.8% of the vote, far outpacing the competition.
Reese Trails Clark in Player Poll
While Angel Reese, the breakout star of the Chicago Sky, also made the list, she only earned 6.4% of votes — a distant finish behind Clark. Despite the gap, both players have been crucial in boosting the WNBA’s profile since entering the league in 2024.
Clark and Reese have quickly become the most talked-about duo in the sport. Their rivalry dates back to the 2023 NCAA national championship, where Reese’s LSU squad defeated Clark’s Iowa team. That intensity has carried over into the pros, helping fuel skyrocketing fan interest and record-breaking viewership.
Statistically, both stars are thriving in Year 2.
- Caitlin Clark: 16.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 9.0 assists per game
- Angel Reese: 14.0 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists per game
Reese is on track to average another double-double after finishing her rookie season with similar dominance on the boards. Meanwhile, Clark has taken her elite playmaking to new heights, leading the league in assists and recently becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 450 career assists.
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Also receiving votes in the player poll were Paige Bueckers, JuJu Watkins, and A’ja Wilson, but none came close to Clark’s majority. While it’s still early in both players’ careers, the Caitlin Clark–Angel Reese rivalry continues to be one of the defining narratives of the WNBA’s next generation.
Whether it’s buzzer-beaters or fan debates, one thing is clear: Caitlin Clark is leading the league on and off the scoreboard.
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