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Caitlin Clark highlights A'ja Wilson as toughest player to guard in WNBA

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 7:01 AM

Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Caitlin Clark highlights A'ja Wilson as toughest player to guard in WNBA

Summary

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever named A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces as the most difficult player to guard in the WNBA during an appearance on Kylie Kelce's podcast. Clark cited Wilson's size, physicality, and scoring ability as key factors. The Fever faced the Aces in the playoffs, losing the series 2-1. In their playoff matchups, Wilson scored at least 30 points in two decisive games against Indiana. Clark acknowledged her team's strategy against Wilson in their lone win of the series, indicating they managed to limit her impact effectively at times.

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By the Numbers

•Caitlin Clark averaged 22.3 points this season.
•A'ja Wilson won her fifth MVP award this year.
•The Fever lost to the Aces 94-83 in the first-round finale.
•Wilson scored 36 points in the series clinching game.
•Clark's teammate Kelsey Mitchell is also recognized as difficult to guard.

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7:01 AMYahoo Sports — ‘That Would Probably Be Everybody’s Answer’ — Caitlin Clark Details What Makes A’ja Wilson ‘So Difficult’ To Guard

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The Indiana Fever’s season ended in October when the Las Vegas Aces beat them 94-83 in Game 3 to close out a 2-1 first-round series victory. Caitlin Clark had averaged 22.
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