ESPN Espy Awards: Catlin Clark Wins Best WNBA Player

Catlin Clark, despite a concerning injury setback, had reason to celebrate on Wednesday after winning the 2025 ESPN ESPY for best WNBA Player. Clark could not be present in person to accept the award because of her team’s schedule, but it did mark a historic moment in what has been a rollercoaster of a season. Winning this award just makes Clark’s impact in the league undeniable. Let’s dive into what makes her such a special player in all sports.

Clark Has Superstar Credentials

Even with Clark getting the injury bug, she still has a huge impact on women’s sports. The way she engages with the city of Indianapolis is next level, and she may be the next Indy sports star to have their name on a hospital. Her play on the court is nothing compared to how great a person she is.

She was unable to accept the award, so several ESPN analysts accepted it on her behalf. One of them being Ari Chambers, who had this to say, ” I just see exponential growth of the game, right, she brings eyes to the game so the next generation can come out and thrive!” “Just a dynamic player, exciting to watch!”

Final Thoughts

Despite being a second-year player, she has brought unprecedented attention to the WNBA, on and off the court. Her averages of 16.5 points per game, 8.8 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game, combined with her leadership, made her an obvious candidate for the prestigious award. This ESPY Award came just 24 hours after she re-aggravated her groin injury, which she had returned from the week prior.

Head Coach Stephanie White offered fans a bit of reassurance that the team has faced this same adversity earlier in the season and will be just fine until the star player is cleared to play. Stay tuned to Total Apex for all the latest WNBA news.