Jason Whitlock critiques Paige Bueckers as WNBA's face over Caitlin Clark
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Jason Whitlock expressed his views on Paige Bueckers' potential to replace Caitlin Clark as the WNBA's face. Bueckers, selected for her second All-Star Game in 2026, has garnered attention for both her on-court performance and recent off-court actions. Whitlock criticized Bueckers for lacking ‘class’ compared to Clark, emphasizing Clark’s established status. Despite the criticism, Bueckers is having a strong season, averaging 20.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game. As the playoffs approach, both players will focus on achieving postseason success with their teams.
- •Whitlock believes Clark is the only qualified face of the WNBA.
- •Bueckers averages 20.9 points per game this season.
- •Bueckers was selected to the All-Star Game for the second time.
- •The WNBA playoffs are approaching, impacting team focus.
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — Jason Whitlock gets brutally honest about Paige Bueckers replacing Caitlin Clark as WNBA’s face
"Talking head Jason Whitlock has gone in on Paige Bueckers, explaining why he thinks she cannot replace Caitlin Clark as the potential ‘face of the WNBA. ’ Ever since she entered the WNBA, Caitlin Clark has been pushed as the potential face of the league.
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