10-07-2025
In the battle to define Caitlin Clark, two new books make their case
Early in the 2024 WNBA season, USA Today sportswriter Lindsay Schnell published a power ranking of WNBA rookies. These lists are a staple of in-season coverage, easily digestible snapshots not expected to have much shelf life. Schnell ranked Caitlin Clark fourth.
Clark, of course, went on to win rookie of the year honors while reshaping the WNBA in just about every way. She has become her own economy, with TV ratings and sold-out arenas following her across the league. At that moment, though, Schnell was concerned about her turnover problems.
