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Caitlin Clark fans react to WNBA rankings favoring Paige Bueckers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:55 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Caitlin Clark fans react to WNBA rankings favoring Paige Bueckers
Summary

Fans of Caitlin Clark expressed outrage over a recent WNBA ranking that placed Paige Bueckers above her. The Complex article ranked Bueckers fourth and Clark sixth, citing Bueckers' shooting efficiency and turnover rate as advantages. However, supporters of Clark argue that her superior stats, including more points and assists, contradict this ranking. The controversy escalated as Clark recently achieved a milestone as the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,500 points and 650 assists. Clark and her Indiana Fever will face Bueckers and the Dallas Wings on August 14, a matchup likely to intensify the debate.

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  • •Complex ranks Paige Bueckers fourth and Caitlin Clark sixth.
  • •Clark averages 21.5 points and 8.0 assists per game.
  • •Clark became fastest player to 1,500 points and 650 assists.
  • •The two teams will meet on August 14 and August 20.
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  • 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark fans furious over WNBA ranking that puts Paige Bueckers ahead
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Furious fans blast a controversial WNBA ranking placing Paige Bueckers over Caitlin Clark despite Clark leading in live true shooting and assists.

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