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WNBA DRAMA: Angel Reese Struggles to Shine in a League Dominated by Caitlin Clark

The WNBA spotlight has a new queen — Caitlin Clark — and it’s casting a long shadow over fellow rookie and college rival Angel Reese.

While both women entered the league with massive fanfare and massive expectations, it’s clear the narrative is shifting fast. Clark, hailed as the future of women’s basketball, has already started breaking records and headlines — and Reese is feeling the pressure.

Drafted No. 1 overall, Caitlin Clark has become the face of the WNBA overnight, bringing in record viewership, jersey sales, and sold-out arenas across the country. Her slick shooting, court vision, and humble confidence have captivated fans from Iowa to Indiana and beyond.

Meanwhile, Angel Reese — known for her swagger, charisma, and fierce style of play — is learning that professional ball comes with new rules and new rivalries. With every game Clark dazzles, Reese faces increased scrutiny and constant comparisons.

Sources close to the team say Reese has privately expressed frustration at being “pushed to the side” by media who “only want to talk about Caitlin.”

“She’s working hard,” one insider said. “But it’s tough to live in a world where all the attention is on someone else — especially someone you once beat.”

Reese, who famously helped LSU win the NCAA Championship and took pride in being unapologetically bold, is now navigating a league that’s more political, more polished, and far less forgiving.

“This league is different,” Reese said in a recent interview. “It’s a learning curve for all of us. I’m not here to follow anyone. I’m here to build my own path.”

Still, fans have noticed moments of visible frustration during games and social media silence that has only fueled speculation.

While both stars downplay talk of a feud, the contrast is impossible to ignore. Clark is being elevated as the hero — while Reese, once celebrated for her fire, is now critiqued for the same passion that made her a star.

Is it unfair treatment? A media narrative? Or just the growing pains of a fierce competitor adjusting to the big leagues?

One thing’s for sure: the WNBA has never seen two rookies with this much star power enter at the same time. And as the season unfolds, all eyes will be watching to see whether Angel Reese rises — or continues to be eclipsed by Caitlin Clark’s meteoric rise.

Whose side are you on? Reese or Clark? Or is there room for both?

Drop your thoughts in the comments. This rivalry is just getting started.