ESPN Clearly Chooses Between Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated May 8, 2025 4:51 PM ET

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are heading into the WNBA season with title hopes.

The Fever have arguably the best offensive team in the WNBA and added much-needed depth during the offseason, with players like DeWanna Bonner and Sophie Cunningham.

Before the season kicks off, ESPN released its Top 25 players rankings, highlighting several Fever stars.

Aliyah Boston was ranked near the end of the list at No. 21, while Clark and Mitchell were clearly viewed as two of the best guards in the WNBA.

Mitchell may be one of the most lethal scorers in the league, but Clark's overall skill set seems to have put her over the top as the top-ranked Fever player on ESPN's player rankings.

Clark is ranked as the No. 4 player while Mitchell is listed as the No. 13 player in the WNBA.

three in the @espn Top 25 player rankings pic.twitter.com/5TIYCdeqMs
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 8, 2025

During Caitlin Clark's rookie season with the Indiana Fever, she averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 8.4 assists per game.

Clark led all rookies in scoring and clearly established herself as one of the best playmakers in the WNBA, leading the league in average assists.

Mitchell, on the other hand, averaged 14.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. She's heading into her eighth season in the league, all of which have been with the Fever.

Aliyah Boston has continued to thrive with the Indiana Fever. After earning 2023 Rookie of the Year honors, she followed up with a strong 2024 campaign — averaging 14 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists — while playing alongside Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell.

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

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