Caitlin Clark endorses Kelsey Mitchell as WNBA's top scorer
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 1:25 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 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.
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark sets historic WNBA, NBA assists milestone
- 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark doubles entire WNBA’s best mark with latest Fever masterpiece
- 4:18 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark passes WNBA legend in all-time list
- 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.
"Caitlin Clark recorded her 10th double-double of the WNBA season on Tuesday. The Indiana Fever superstar dropped 22 points and 10 assists against the New York Liberty, helping her team secure its second straight win. Her strong performance once again…
"After picking up her 30th career double-double in Indiana's 98–87 win over Dallas, Caitlin Clark set yet another impressive statistical milestone.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 1:25 PMCaitlin Clark sets historic WNBA, NBA assists milestone
After picking up her 30th career double-double in Indiana's 98–87 win over Dallas, Caitlin Clark set yet another impressive statistical milestone.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 5:49 PMCaitlin Clark doubles entire WNBA’s best mark with latest Fever masterpiece
Caitlin Clark reached 20 career games with at least 20 points and 10 assists, doubling a mark no other WNBA player has surpassed.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 4:18 AMCaitlin Clark passes WNBA legend in all-time list
Caitlin Clark recorded her 10th double-double of the WNBA season on Tuesday. The Indiana Fever superstar dropped 22 points and 10 assists against the New York Liberty, helping her team secure its second straight win. Her strong performance once again…
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 10:43 AM‘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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