Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers Have Fans Saying the Same Thing After Tuesday's Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever and Dallas Wings faced off on Sunday afternoon in what marked the first-ever WNBA showdown between Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers—two of the league's brightest young stars whose last meeting came during the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

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,

A total of 39 non-rookie players from all 13 WNBA teams overwhelmingly named Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark as the future face of the league in five years

Our reporters spoke to nearly 40 players from the start of the 2025 season — a total that represents nearly a third of non-rookie players in the league. We interviewed players from all 13 teams but excluded the 30 rookies in an effort to gather veterans’ perspectives.

JuJu Watkins Making Early Push for Caitlin Clark's Spot originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There’s no question Caitlin Clark continues to draw massive attention both inside and outside the WNBA. Every Indiana Fever game is a media event, and following the former Iowa star has become a daily ritual for many basketball fans.