Move over, veterans! The WNBA’s rising stars are here to crash the party – yet somehow, they’re still getting the cold shoulder from ESPN’s Top 25 list.
In the world of the WNBA, where seasoned pros have ruled the courts for years, fresh faces like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are bringing the heat – and apparently, shaking things up wasn’t part of ESPN’s Top 25 plans. Ranked 15th and 19th respectively in their midseason list, the duo continues to raise eyebrows… and not always in the ways you’d expect.
Let’s be honest – should we be surprised that Clark and Reese have transitioned so smoothly to the pro level? Their college careers were legendary enough to make even your grandma remember them! Yet, as they tear up the court in their rookie seasons, there’s an eerie silence from the ranking gods.
Clark, who’s dishing out dimes like she’s Oprah giving away cars, somehow still can’t break into the top 14. Seriously, how many assists does it take to get a little respect around here? Meanwhile, Angel Reese is snatching rebounds like it’s a Black Friday sale, yet she, too, finds herself trailing behind players with bigger names but—dare we say—smaller impacts.
A’ja Wilson may be ESPN’s queen bee at No. 1, but hey, Caitlin’s waiting in the wings with her behind-the-back passes and no-look assists ready to steal the crown. Reese? Oh, she’s just plotting revenge on the six teams that passed on her during the WNBA draft. We’re talking full-blown vendetta mode, and it’s glorious to watch.
“Jewell Loyd and Arike Ogunbowale are ahead of Clark,” you say? Sure, they might be averaging a few more points, but let’s not forget Clark’s court vision is next-level. She’s practically throwing alley-oops to her future self. And Reese, stuck behind the likes of Ezi Magbegor and Dearica Hamby? Please. She’s out there grabbing boards like a vacuum in a dust storm – how about a little recognition for some good, old-fashioned hustle?
ESPN’s midseason list may have them in the teens, but give it time. If these two keep playing like they’re starring in their own highlight reels, we’re talking top 10 – no, scratch that – top 5 by next year. It’s only a matter of time before Clark’s passes start trending on TikTok, and Reese becomes a walking double-double machine.
Until then, Clark and Reese will keep racking up the stats, dunking on doubts, and proving that they’re no rookies when it comes to making waves. ESPN can keep sleeping on them if they want – but soon, the whole league will have to wake up and smell the talent.
You’ve been warned.
