Now that the WNBA has officially returned after a month-long break for the 2024 Paris Olympics
On the league's return, ESPN made 10 bold predictions for the WNBA second half. According to Michael Voepel and Alexa Philippou of ESPN, Clark will edge out Reese for the honor.
"When it comes to the Rookie of the Year race, though, it's hard to compare them. Statistically, they play almost entirely different positions
Clark is a point guard and Reese is a power forward. Clark has the responsibility of initiating offense,
which will weigh more heavily with some voters," Voepel wrote.
That said, guards — particularly point guards — traditionally have been undervalued for WNBA individual awards.
Others will point to Reese's consistent production despite all the physical play in the paint.
Clark was the first rookie to record a double-double as a rookie in WNBA history.
She has also set the league's single-game assists record, dishing out 19 dimes in one game against the Dallas Wings.
Clark currently leads the league with 8.2 assists per game. Reese is tied with A'ja Wilson to be the rebound leader across the WNBA, securing 12.0 rebounds per game.