During the latest episode of WNBA Countdown, the panel discussed the announcement of Caitlin Clark being named the league’s Rookie of the Year.
The conversation mainly revolved around the fact that Clark didn’t receive a unanimous vote, with Andraya Carter stating, “Hats off to Caitlin. Should have been unanimous, but I’m just going to stop there.” Chiney Ogwumike agreed, adding, “Because she should have been unanimous.”
Ogwumike highlighted that historically, WNBA Rookie of the Year votes have been landslides, emphasizing that Clark’s performance should have warranted a unanimous decision. While Angel Reese received the only other first-place vote, Carter, Ogwumike, and Carolyn Peck all concluded that Clark had clearly outshined her competitors for the award.
Peck remarked, “That second half really set the tone for me for her to be — and should have been — the unanimous Rookie of the Year.”
Carter suggested that the WNBA should make award votes public, similar to the NBA, stating, “If you were the person that had that one vote, you should just be able to stand on it and we should know who you are.”
“If you were the person who had that one vote, you should be able to stand on it, and we should know who you are”
Andraya Carter on Caitlin Clark receiving 66/67 Rookie of the Year votes
— Clark Report (@CClarkReport) October 5, 2024
While the voter who snubbed Clark remains unknown, many WNBA award voters have denied being the one to do so. Carter’s point about transparency in voting rings true, especially in situations like this.
[WNBA Countdown]
