Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell excel for Fever in WNBA debate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell are central to the Indiana Fever's recent success, winning 12 of their last 16 games. Both players are considered frontrunners for All-WNBA honors, with Mitchell currently the second-leading scorer in the league. As the Fever seeks a top-two seed, their performances and stats highlight contrasting strengths; Clark leads in assists while Mitchell shines in scoring and three-point shooting. The ongoing discussion of who is the Fever's best player continues as they approach postseason play.
- •Indiana Fever won 12 of their last 16 games.
- •Kelsey Mitchell is second in the league for scoring.
- •Caitlin Clark leads in assists and aims for a second assist title.
- •Mitchell set a record with 21 consecutive games scoring at least 20 points.
- •Debate on who is the Fever's best player continues.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark or Kelsey Mitchell? Making the case for Fever's best player
"The Sporting News takes a crack at the Clark-Mitchell debate.
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