Caitlin Clark Makes History in WNBA
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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.
During Indiana's victory over the Dallas Wings on Sunday, Clark became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 150 three-pointers, achieving this feat in just 52 games. The record was previously held by Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard, who set the record in 57 games back in 2023.
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,
Even with that growth, WNBA legend Candace Parker says Clark isn’t quite at the top just yet. Parker recently appeared on Complex Sports to rank current WNBA players using a tier system. When it came time to name her “S-tier” players, the league’s absolute best, she chose three standouts without hesitation.
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.