Caitlin Clark earns Player of the Week honors despite All-Star voting criticism

Caitlin Clark was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the third time this season on August 5, following an impressive stretch of play where she averaged 25.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 9.0 assists. Despite her strong performance, Clark was ranked 11th in All-Star voting by her peers, causing backlash and commentary from analyst Skip Bayless, who suggested her rivals' rankings were unfounded. This ranking sparked discussions among fans about potential biases against Clark. She has overcome early-season injuries to return to form, adapting her shooting strategy in recent games. Areas of improvement include increased aggression towards the basket and reduced reliance on three-point attempts as she adjusts to different opponents.

• 8:15 AMYahoo Sports — After Caitlin Clark’s Latest Honor, Skip Bayless Takes a Dig At Star’s Rivals For Ranking Her 11th in All-Star Voting