Caitlin Clark's rise in WNBA discussed amid guard rankings debate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 8:55 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Caitlin Clark's performance in the WNBA has sparked debate about her ranking among guards. ESPN's David Dennis Jr. recently stated that a compelling case cannot be made for her as a top-4 guard, despite her impressive statistics and recent records. Clark achieved multiple milestones this season, including being the fastest to reach 1,000 points and 500 assists. Her standout performance includes fourth in points per game and second in assists per game. Clark's next game is scheduled for Sunday against the Aces.
- •David Dennis Jr. questions Clark's top-4 guard status
- •Clark is fourth in points per game at 20.5
- •She leads with 7.9 assists per game
- •Clark became fastest to 1,000 points and 500 assists
- •Next game is Sunday against the Aces
- 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — Can you make a compelling argument that Caitlin Clark is a top-4 WNBA guard?
"Let's test the viral theory that went around on Thursday about Caitlin Clark.
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