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The votes for the WNBA\u2019s All-Stars are in and Caitlin Clark\u2019s rating is causing some analysts to scratch their heads. The Indiana Fever\u2019s star player was ranked as 9th<\/sup> best guard by her fellow players, which many on social media called \u201cbaffling.\u201d Amongst fan votes, Clark ranked number one and amongst media votes Clark ranked third. She ranked second overall, thanks mostly to fan votes which account for half of the vote. Clark averages 18.2 points per game and 8.9 assists when facing defensive pressure. Her college days stirred quite a buzz amongst basketball enthusiasts and her entry into the WNBA has significantly increased viewership<\/a>. 2.45 million viewers tuned in to watch Clark get drafted into the WNBA, a 374 percent increase from the highest viewership in 2004. The Indiana Fever\u2019s ticket sales quadrupled after Clark was drafted to the team.<\/p>\n

So how did Clark end up ranked 9th<\/sup> amongst player votes? Clark has been injured and struggling, which may have accounted for her lower ranking. But iconic broadcaster Dick Vitale, had his own theory. \u201cAbsolutely PURE JEALOUSY that @WNBA players voted Caitlin Clark\u00a0 the 9th best guard,\u201d he wrote on X<\/a>. \u201cSome day they will realize what she Has done for ALL of the players in the WNBA .\u00a0 Charted planes – increase in salaries-sold out crowds – improved TV Ratings\u2026\u201d\u00a0 Others accused players of being \u201chaters.\u201d \u201cWNBA players voted Caitlin Clark the 9th best guard in the league?! They guard her like she\u2019s prime Jordan, celebrate trying to hurt her and downplay her impact any chance they can\u2026\u201d wrote Barstool Sports\u2019 Kayce Smith<\/a>. \u201cThe W is so full of ELITE LEVEL haters and they just don\u2019t even hide it anymore.\u201d \u201cThe players voted Caitlin Clark the 9th BEST GUARD?!?! Stop hating,\u201d wrote Robert Griffin III<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Many of Clark\u2019s fans have accused her fellow WNBA players of racism. Some have theorized that a white girl revitalizing a league made up of mostly black players could be causing resentment, especially considering the number of blatant fouls that Clark has faced since going pro. Indiana Coach Stephanie White said she doesn\u2019t want to focus on the vote tallies. \u201cI don\u2019t really care about it. I don\u2019t know why,\u201d she said. \u201cOne of my things and we talk about this all time, we control the things that we can control, and we keep the main thing the main thing. All-Star is amazing and it\u2019s such an incredible honor, and we\u2019re excited that it\u2019s in Indy.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The votes for the WNBA\u2019s All-Stars are in and Caitlin Clark\u2019s rating is causing some analysts to scratch their heads. 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