Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese spark Kelsey Mitchell’s WNBA warning
WNBA veteran Kelsey Mitchell advocates for the league to embrace young stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese rather than viewing them as threats. Mitchell notes that these players have significantly boosted attendance and interest in women's basketball.
Why it matters
The rapid growth of the WNBA driven by new talent is shifting the league's business model and cultural impact, sparking discussions on inclusivity and league expansion.
Kelsey Mitchell has made her view on Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese clear: the WNBA should welcome young stars instead of trying to keep them out. The Indiana Fever veteran said Clark and Reese have helped open new doors for women’s basketball and brought more attention to the league. Mitchell, who has played alongside Clark since the Fever drafted her in 2024, spoke about the pair in her recent SLAM cover story. Her comments come as the WNBA continues to see strong interest around its biggest young names, with Clark and Reese playing a major part in that wider conversation.Kelsey Mitchell explains Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese impactClark and Reese entered the WNBA in 2024 after being two of the biggest names in college basketball.
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