When WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark was overlooked for Team USA, her supporters, and many analysts were puzzled, especially given her electrifying debut season with the Indiana Fever. Clark, who leads the league in assists, wasted no time in proving her worth as WNBA action resumed post-Olympics. In a thrilling game against the Phoenix Mercury, she delivered a standout performance that not only strengthened her case in the ROTY race against rival Angel Reese but also caught the attention of notable figure Dave Portnoy, who has given her a tag which puts the rookie on a high pedestal.

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese’s race to ROTY and the rivalry