“She won the trophy, but I sparked the movement” — Caitlin Clark’s unexpected RISE in popularity after Angel Reese’s BET Awards victory leaves fans stunned as the spotlight quietly shifts

 

While Angel Reese celebrated a major win at the BET Awards, another name surged across social media—Caitlin Clark. Despite not attending the event, Clark’s fanbase exploded overnight, with new trends, viral edits, and debates questioning who’s truly shaping the future of women’s basketball. Is this just a case of competitive fandom, or does it reveal something deeper about how audiences are choosing their icons in 2025?

Discover why Clark’s name is everywhere again—just as Reese thought she had the stage.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts to a call from the referee.

The biggest fans of Caitlin Clark are asking for help on social media to bring more attention to the WNBA superstar. Perhaps in light of the Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese winning her third straight Sportswoman of the Year at the BET Awards on Monday, fans are pushing for Clark to win an award.

On June 21, Nickelodeon will be hosting its 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards, with Caitlin Clark being one of the nominees for Favorite Female Sports Star.

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In 2024, Simone Biles won the award over Clark, Alex Morgan, Coco Gauff, Sha’Carri Richardson and Venus Williams.

Several fans were asking for help across social media to encourage Clark to receive more votes.

“Can y’all vote for caitlin on here real quick i’m trying to win her a blimp thanks,” said one Clark fan.

 

“Caitlin Clark is nominated for Favorite Female Sports Star at Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards! Let’s bring this home,” posted another.

“Vote for Caitlin Clark for Favorite Female Sports Star kids choice,” shared a fan.

“Done (Caitlin Clark) vote in,” replied a fan.

“Please vote for Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 😌 … Favorite Female Sports Star: Caitlin Clark,” commented another.

Clark missed most of the 2025 WNBA season because of a quadriceps injury, with only four games played thus far. Since her injury, the Fever are 2-3 and hold a 4-5 record, tied for seventh in the standings. Clark hasn’t played since May 24.

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, Clark was named an All-Star, a member of the All-Rookie Team and the All-WNBA First Team, the WNBA Rookie of the Year and led the league in assists (337).

On Monday, it was reported by ESPN’s Alexa Philippou that Clark is “ready to start ramping back up” and should be back in the Fever’s starting lineup soon.