Caitlin Clark not listed among WNBA MVP candidates graphic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 9:45 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
During a recent broadcast, ION featured a graphic showing the top five MVP candidates for the WNBA. Caitlin Clark, a guard for the Indiana Fever, was absent from the list, which included A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Mitchell, Paige Bueckers, Olivia Miles, and Breanna Stewart. This omission has sparked criticism from Clark's supporters, who argue that her performance warrants consideration, as she averages 21.6 points, eight assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game. Clark's recent performances include scoring 29.4 points and achieving her fourth career triple-double. Despite being surrounded by strong teammates, her stats position her among the elite in the league. Clark's exclusion from the graphic has raised questions about her MVP candidacy as the season progresses.
- •Caitlin Clark averages 21.6 points and eight assists per game.
- •She recorded her fourth career triple-double recently.
- •Criticism has arisen over her omission from the MVP graphic.
- •The listed candidates include A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Mitchell.
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark snub on MVP graphic draws criticism
"ION put up an MVP candidates graphic on Friday night and Caitlin Clark was not on it.
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