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In celebration of the recent selection of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese to the WNBA All-Star Team, CCPullz is excited to feature these two talented athletes this week. This marks the first time since 2014 that two WNBA rookies have been selected to play in the All-Star Game. 

Known for their intense on-court rivalry from their college days at Iowa and LSU respectively, to their current teams in the WNBA (Clark with the Indiana Fever and Reese with the Chicago Sky), these two athletes have captivated the attention of women’s basketball fans across the globe. Their competitive spirit and skill have even drawn comparisons to the iconic Magic Johnson and Larry Bird feud.

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Caitlin Clark, in particular, has emerged as a frontrunner in women’s basketball, garnering significant fan support and recognition. Her overwhelming popularity is not surprising, given the immense attention she has brought to the sport. Clark’s achievements include being named Rookie of the Month in May and leading all rookies in scoring with an impressive average of 16.2 points per game. She also leads in assists with 6.9 per game and ranks second league-wide in 3-pointers made with 56. Beyond her on-court dominance, Clark has become a truly transformative figure in women’s sports.

Photo via NBA.com

Angel Reese, another talented rookie, was named Rookie of the Month for June. She recently made history by setting a new WNBA record with 10 consecutive double-doubles and leading the league in offensive rebounding. Reese’s exceptional skills and remarkable performances over the past few weeks have raised the stakes in the race for Rookie of the Year.

The upcoming All-Star Game will be a highly anticipated event, pitting Team USA against the WNBA All-Star Team. With both squads boasting exceptional talent and versatile players, the outcome promises to be thrilling. In 2021, Team WNBA triumphed over Team USA, but given the incredible level of talent this year, it is hard to predict the winner. Nevertheless, with the sheer depth and skill on Team USA’s roster, they are seen as the favorites to emerge victorious.

Photo via WNBA Twitter

3 responses to “Featured Athletes of the Week”

  1. Intense game yesterday between LA and Dallas. What are you thoughts on Diana of Phoenix? Time to transition into coaching? She’s hurt and so is the team without her. Nice summary.

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    1. I think that’s exactly what needs to happen. She’ll hopefully finish her career winning an Olympic gold medal, assuming her injury doesn’t affect her going, and then she can transition to either coaching or as an analyst. Thank you, I appreciate the response to my post. 🙂

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  2. Yeah, a gold would be a good finish. I’m eager for the games to start. You’re welcome. I enjoyed the write-up.

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