“Clark has made a Jordan-esque impact right away.” Jack McCallum, a Naismith Hall of Fame-inducted basketball reporter, was not lying when he compared Caitlin Clark’s impact with Michael Jordan. After leading the fan votes for the 2024 All-Star Game, the Fever guard, unsurprisingly, is leading the first returns of fan voting for the next month’s WNBA All-Star Game as well. And it’s not just Clark. A total of four(most) Fever players have managed to secure their place in the top 10 after round 1, despite Indiana’s 6-6 start this year.

Clark, the reigning ROTY, received the most votes (515,993), followed by the Lynx star Napheesa Collier (484,78). These two are not only MVP contenders but also set to go head-to-head in the upcoming Commissioner’s Cup final. Dallas Wings’ Paige Buckers, the No.1 overall pick in the 2025 draft, was also not behind in the list and received 312,920 votes.

As for the seventh-placed Fever, Aliyah Boston (446,961), Kelsey Mitchell (277,664), and Lexie Hull (217,438) were the other three players who made it to the top 10. Well, with the game set to be held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the Fever’s domination is not unexpected. But as always, the list didn’t come without controversy. There were some big names missing from the top 10!

Despite being the best team this season, the Lynx had only one player (Napheesa) in the top 10. Players like Courtney Williams and Alanna Smith, who have been leading Minnesota in assists(5.9/game) and blocks (2.2/game), respectively, were nowhere to be seen in the top 10 list. The same goes for the Eastern Conference leader, NY Liberty, as well, who has only Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu in the top 10.

Big names like Gabby Williams, Alyssa Thomas, Angel Reese, and Alisha Gray were also missing from the first returns’ top 10 list. So, when the WNBA shared the news on their Instagram handle, it was only natural for fans to call out the selection.

Fans react to Caitlin Clark’s teammates getting ahead of others in the All-Star voting

Fans weren’t exactly thrilled with the WNBA’s current top 10 list. One fan summed up the frustration perfectly, commenting, “No Allisha Gray?? Brittney Sykes?? Rhyne Howard??? Gabby Williams??? Satin or AT???” Clearly, the omissions didn’t go unnoticed.

Allisha Gray is averaging an impressive 20.4 points per game, Brittney Sykes is right there with 20.5, and Alyssa Thomas continues to be a triple-double threat with 14.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 9 assists per outing. With numbers like these, their absence from the top 10 is nothing short of shocking. One fan reiterated the same sentiment, saying, “yall need to get on there and vote for allisha gray and tasha cloud im so serious this is egregious.” Another fan joined in saying, “ngl… these new W fans (aka fever fans) are ruining this! Where’s Skylar? AT? Angel?? SLIM??? KAH???? like yall know there’s more teams in the W than them right????”

Natasha Cloud has been nothing short of sensational for the Liberty this season, leading them to multiple clutch wins, including a big one over the Fever. Meanwhile, Angel Reese made history by becoming the second-youngest player ever to record a triple-double. Despite these standout performances, both stars were left off the top 10 in All-Star voting. Naturally, fans were frustrated. A common sentiment online was that Fever players were benefiting more from popularity than performance, overshadowing other deserving stars across the league.

One of those players who massively benefited from this was none other than Lexie Hull! One fan was not happy to see Hull in the top 10, saying, “Lexie Hull being top 10 tells me everything I need to know 😂😂” To be fair, Hull has had a solid season. She is averaging 9.1 points and 4.1 rebounds, but those aren’t numbers worthy of being an All-Star.

Hull’s inclusion is the lightning rod for this debate. Fans aren’t denying her value, she’s a solid role player, but her stats pale next to the league’s elite. Her spot in the top 10, likely fueled by Fever fans voting for the whole roster, feels like a symbol of the voting going off the rails. It’s not just about Hull; it’s about what her ranking represents: a system where fan loyalty can outshine statistical dominance.

Another fan echoed the sentiment, saying, “I tell you what i love CC also but i hate her fans but one thing about them they ride for her no matter what we gonna have Indiana starting 5 and that is crazy🤦🏾‍♂️”

While it’s undoubtedly exciting for Indiana fans to see four of their five starters crack the top 10, especially with the All-Star Game taking place on their home court. But it does raise a few eyebrows. For a team sitting at 6-6, the recognition does feel a bit undeserved. Some of the league’s top-performing players have been left out of the top 10. What are your thoughts about the list? Do you agree with it? Let us know your thoughts down in the comments below.