"But when healthy, Clark's impact is enormous: She stretches the floor with her shooting range, pushes the pace and picks defenses apart with her passing. The 23-year-old brings an unmatched excitement factor every time she's on court, and her confidence spreads to the whole team. She is also the biggest draw on the road of any WNBA player, so her effect on the entire league is huge."
"An influx of young talent is helping to transform the WNBA. Rookie All-Stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese made an immediate impact last season, and 2025's first-year players have followed suit. Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen were named All-Stars this summer, while No. 2 pick Dominique Malonga has been setting WNBA production records as a teenager."
An influx of young talent is reshaping the WNBA, with rookie All-Stars and 2025 first-year players making immediate impacts. Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen earned All-Star selections, while Dominique Malonga has set production records as a teenager. Six All-Stars under 25 mark the most since 2011, and the 2024 and 2025 drafts have matched or exceeded All-Star production from 2021–23. Rankings emphasize expected peak value over current output, giving extra weight to high-upside players like Malonga. Eligibility for the list requires prior WNBA play. Injuries have limited Caitlin Clark to 13 games, though her on-court influence remains significant.
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