Caitlin Clark may be the face of the WNBA, but Paige Bueckers is hot on her (pony) tail. Clark brought the league to new heights her rookie season, but many of the eye-popping stats she set are already being surpassed by this year’s rookie phenom Bueckers. Last year, Clark became the fastest player to score 250 career points since Seimone Augustus did it her rookie year in 2006 for the Minnesota Lynx. But this season? Bueckers beat Clark’s record — by 3 games. Bueckers got to 250 points in her 13th game, compared to Clark’s 16th (and shoutout to Augustus, who did it in her 11th game.) One record that seemed untouchable was Caitlin Clark’s massive popularity, though even that is showing signs of being usurped by Bueckers. Bueckers was voted the WNBA Rookie of the Month for June, and she recently broke Clark’s record for most fan votes received by a rookie for the All-Star game: Bueckers in 2025: 805,471 votes Clark in 2024: 700,735 votes Most importantly, Paige has her Dallas Wings bouncing back from a tough start and showing signs of life in the Western Conference. Every generational talent needs a great position rival who mirrors her skill set, and it seems Caitlin Clark may have found hers in Paige Bueckers.

Caitlin Clark May Be the Face of the WNBA, But Paige Bueckers Is Hot on Her (Pony) Tail The WNBA has seen its fair share of transcendent talents over the …

Caitlin Clark may be the face of the WNBA, but Paige Bueckers is hot on her (pony) tail. Clark brought the league to new heights her rookie season, but many of the eye-popping stats she set are already being surpassed by this year’s rookie phenom Bueckers. Last year, Clark became the fastest player to score 250 career points since Seimone Augustus did it her rookie year in 2006 for the Minnesota Lynx. But this season? Bueckers beat Clark’s record — by 3 games. Bueckers got to 250 points in her 13th game, compared to Clark’s 16th (and shoutout to Augustus, who did it in her 11th game.) One record that seemed untouchable was Caitlin Clark’s massive popularity, though even that is showing signs of being usurped by Bueckers. Bueckers was voted the WNBA Rookie of the Month for June, and she recently broke Clark’s record for most fan votes received by a rookie for the All-Star game: Bueckers in 2025: 805,471 votes Clark in 2024: 700,735 votes Most importantly, Paige has her Dallas Wings bouncing back from a tough start and showing signs of life in the Western Conference. Every generational talent needs a great position rival who mirrors her skill set, and it seems Caitlin Clark may have found hers in Paige Bueckers. Read More