Caitlin Clark Holds No. 1 WNBA Ranking After Video Game Announcement

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Caitlin Clark Holds No. 1 WNBA Ranking After Video Game Announcement

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Dave Ettinger | Last updated Mar 16, 2025 5:06 PM ET

Caitlin Clark's popularity is undeniable. Clark does the majority of her talking with her game, on the court, but her off the court influence has reached virtually every corner of the globe. Through various endorsement deals ranging from Gatorade to State Farm to Wilson Sporting Goods to Nike, Clark's name and likeness is unavoidable -- for good reason. Her deal with Nike even includes her own signature shoe.

Clark was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, and she lived up to every bit of the hype. During her rookie season, Clark averaged 19.2 points, 8.4 assists, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game, winning the Rookie of the Year award while also finishing fourth in MVP voting.

Even though Clark hasn't played a competitive WNBA basketball game since September 25, 2024, her name still managed to land atop another WNBA ranking.

On Sunday, Clark found herself at No. 1 of "NBA 2K25's" top-selected WNBA jerseys in "The City".

A look at the most popular picks for WNBA jerseys in The City pic.twitter.com/C8EnloVDJR
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) March 16, 2025

Clark also led jersey sales in the WNBA for the 2024 season.

The Chicago Sky's, Angel Reese sits at No. 2 on the list, while Las Vegas Ace's three-time WNBA MVP, A'ja Wilson, sits at No. 3. As Clark gets ready to embark on her second season in the WNBA, this list provides a look at why Clark's popularity appears to have staying power.

"The City" in "NBA 2K25" offers an intimate and interactive experience, with a completely redesigned look and all-new locations for competitive fun compared to 2024's version. The game contains features ranging from a WNBA Park and a Walk of Fame as well as Street ball mode.

The “W” content is available on “NBA 2K25” for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

The 2025 WNBA season is set to tip-off on May 16, 2025 and the Fever's season starts one day later on May 17, at home, against the Sky and Angel Reese.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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