WNBA Rookie Rankings: Caitlin Clark closing regular season at No. 1
Looking back at Cameron Brink's hot start
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The 2023 WNBA season is winding down, and the ROY race is heating up. Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 overall pick by the New York Liberty, has been the frontrunner all season long. She is averaging 17.5 points, 6.5 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game. She has also shown a knack for making big plays in the clutch.
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Another rookie who has impressed this season is Cameron Brink. The No. 3 overall pick by the Dallas Wings, Brink is averaging 12.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game. She has been a force on the defensive end, and she has also shown some flashes of offensive potential.
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Here is a look at the top 5 rookies in the WNBA this season, according to my rankings:
- Caitlin Clark, New York Liberty
- Cameron Brink, Dallas Wings
- Shakira Austin, Washington Mystics
- Rhyne Howard, Atlanta Dream
- NaLyssa Smith, Indiana Fever
These five players have all had impressive seasons, and they are all deserving of ROY consideration. However, I believe that Clark is the clear frontrunner at this point. She has been the most consistent player all season long, and she has shown a knack for making big plays in the clutch.
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Here is a look at some of the factors that I considered when ranking these players:
- Scoring
- Rebounding
- Assists
- Blocks
- Steals
- Efficiency
- Impact on team
I also took into account the player's overall body of work, as well as their potential. I believe that Clark has the highest potential of any rookie in the WNBA, and I think she is the best player in the ROY race at this point.
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