WNBA analyst criticizes players for not naming Caitlin Clark in scoring record debate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 1:29 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
During a recent analysis, WNBA analyst Ben Daniel expressed frustration over the omission of Caitlin Clark from discussions about who might break the league's single-game scoring record. Daniel pointed out that, despite her record-breaking performances in her first three seasons, including a recent WNBA career-high of 45 points, none of the players surveyed named her as a candidate. Instead, players like Paige Bueckers and A’ja Wilson were favored, leading Daniel to suggest that fear of backlash may contribute to Clark's exclusion from the conversation. The debate highlights the scrutiny surrounding high-profile athletes in the league and their reluctance to acknowledge emerging stars.
- •Caitlin Clark has set several WNBA scoring records in three seasons.
- •Ben Daniel criticized players for not naming Clark in scoring record discussions.
- •A’ja Wilson and Marina Mabrey currently hold the scoring record at 53 points.
- •Players expressed preferences for current record holders instead of Clark.
- •Daniel believes players are fearful of backlash for mentioning Clark's name.
- 1:29 PMYahoo Sports — "They Live in Fear": WNBA Analyst Blasts 'Scared' WNBA Stars for Snubbing Caitlin Clark in WNBA Scoring Record Debate
"When it comes to records, it is only natural that Caitlin Clark’s name would be among the first to come to mind in the WNBA right now. In three seasons in the league, she has broken quite a number of them, and a notable portion of those are scoring records.
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