Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut was explosive, fueling massive expectations after a historic college career. However, at the season's halfway point, ESPN has updated its player rankings

Despite a recent groin injury, Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever's star rookie, was honored with the Best WNBA Player award at the 2025 ESPYs. Unable to attend due to her team's schedule, ESPN analysts accepted the award on her behalf,

Like it or not, nobody can deny that Caitlin Clark is the biggest star in the sport of women's basketball right now. She's the clear figurehead of a completely fresh crop of young players who either have entered the WNBA in recent years or will be joining the league over the next few seasons,