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Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese Receive Same Player Ranking In NBA2K25

NBA2K25 gave WNBA rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese the exact same player rankings in upcoming basketball video game.

Robin Lundberg

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

It appears NBA2K25 wanted to duck any smoke. Following a bunch of hype around the release of the first images of Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, the popular video game series has unveiled its player rankings.

To no one's surprise Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson was the top ranked player overall, receiving a coveted 99. That made her the highest rated WNBA player in the history of the digital franchise. Reigning MVP Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty was second with a 97, which also makes sense.

But the rookie rankings were a little more curious. Both Clark and Reese received a 90 overall, almost making it feel like 2K was attempting to avoid taking sides in any Rookie of the Year debate.

While both vplayers have had excellent first-year campaigns, one may have expected Clark to get at least a slightly higher score. Caitlin has opened up a sizable lead in the Rookie of the Year race when it comes to odds, and leads Reese in essentially every traditional statistical category except for rebounding. That as Clark is also taking aim at records in the W beyond just those for players in their initial season.

Reese has of course made an impact on the court herself, with her rebounding and defensive tenacity providing a boost to the Sky. Angel has been a walking double-double thus far and that translated when competing against the best players in the league during the WNBA All-Star Game as well.

Still, it appears 2K wanted the initial appearances for Clark and Reese to be cause for celebration and not lead to more debate and conversation. Because giving the two stars who have taken women's basketball by storm the same score does seem like a bit of a cop out.

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Robin Lundberg
ROBIN LUNDBERG

Robin Lundberg is a media veteran and hoops head who has spent the bulk of his career with iconic brands like Sports Illustrated and ESPN. His insights have also been featured on platforms such as Fox and CNN and he can currently be heard hosting shows for Sirius XM and on his burgeoning YouTube show. And now he brings his basketball expertise to Women's Fastbreak on SI!

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