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ESPN drops Caitlin Clark in preseason top 50 WNBA player rankings
TL;DR
Caitlin Clark has dropped from No. 4 to No. 10 in ESPN's preseason top 50 WNBA player rankings for 2026. Her previous injury-riddled season likely influenced this change.
Key points
- Caitlin Clark ranked No. 10 in ESPN's preseason top 50 for 2026
- She dropped from No. 4 in the previous year's rankings
- Injuries during the 2025 season likely affected her ranking
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As the WNBA's 30th regular season officially tips off on May 7, ESPN released its top 50 player rankings for the 2026 campaign. Caitlin Clark slid in the rankings from No. 4 in the preseason last year to No. 10 in the preseason top 50 player rankings this year.
Though her 2025 campaign was injury-riddled and likley impacted her placement, it's still a bit of a puzzling spot considering her superstar pedigree and global reputation.
This ranking places Clark behind A'ja Wilson, Alyssa Thomas, Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart, Jackie Young, Sabrina Ionescu, Allisha Gray, Paige Bueckers, and Kelsey Plum.
Here is what Kareem Copeland had to say about Clark's placement on the list and how ESPN views the Iowa women's basketball legend entering this season:
Q&A
Why did Caitlin Clark drop in the WNBA player rankings?
Caitlin Clark dropped in the rankings due to her injury-riddled 2025 season, which likely affected her performance and perception.
Who are the players ranked above Caitlin Clark in the ESPN top 50?
Players ranked above Caitlin Clark include A'ja Wilson, Alyssa Thomas, Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart, Jackie Young, Sabrina Ionescu, Allisha Gray, Paige Bueckers, and Kelsey Plum.
What is the significance of the ESPN top 50 WNBA player rankings?
The ESPN top 50 player rankings are significant as they reflect the perceived talent and impact of players entering the WNBA season, influencing fan expectations and media narratives.
