On the eve of the WNBA Finals, there is a shakeup amongst the league's 20 best players. Where do Caitlin Clark, Gabby Williams, and Angel Reese rank?
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Caitlin Clark is a basketball standout from West Des Moines, Iowa, known for her deep three-point shooting, court vision, and ability to score in high volumes. She was born Caitlin Elizabeth Clark on January 22, 2002, in Des Moines, Iowa. During her collegiate career with the Iowa Hawkeyes, she shattered multiple NCAA records, including becoming one of only six Division I women's players to reach 1,000 career assists, redefining the point guard role with a rare blend of scoring and playmaking. Clark was drafted #1 overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever. Her collegiate performances, including a 41-point, 12-assist game in the 2023 NCAA tournament Elite Eight, highlighted her ability to take over high-pressure games. Her no-look assists and deep threes during critical moments became signature plays that often shifted momentum and energized teammates and crowds, helping elevate the profile of women’s basketball.
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