Caitlin Clark endorses Kelsey Mitchell as WNBA's top scorer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 10:43 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Caitlin Clark praised her Indiana Fever teammate Kelsey Mitchell as the best scorer in the WNBA following their 106–92 victory over the New York Liberty on August 12, 2026. Clark contributed 22 points and 10 assists in the game, while Mitchell led the team with 28 points, including 20 in the first half. The endorsement highlights the ongoing debate among fans regarding the league's top scoring talent, with players like Arike Ogunbowale and A'ja Wilson also in the conversation. Clark's comments follow a series of strong performances from both players this season.
- •Indiana Fever defeats New York Liberty 106–92 on August 12, 2026.
- •Kelsey Mitchell scores a game-high 28 points in the win.
- •Caitlin Clark records 22 points and 10 assists during the game.
- •Clark names Mitchell as the best scorer in the WNBA.
- •Ongoing debates among fans include multiple top scoring candidates.
- 10:43 AMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s not even close’ – Caitlin Clark names the best scorer in the WNBA right now
"Caitlin Clark has been receiving her flowers for the performances she’s put in of late, but she believes that there’s somebody else who deserves the plaudits. Caitlin Clark put on a clinic against the Liberty, dropping 22 points and dishing 10 assists to lead Indiana to a 106–92 win.
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