Caitlin Clark Angel Reese pro debut WNBA preseason begins

WNBA fans are buzzing as Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese make their professional debut in the league's preseason games.

The anticipation for the upcoming WNBA season is palpable as fans eagerly await the debut of standout rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese in their professional uniforms. Clark, who shattered scoring records in NCAA Division I, and Reese, who led her team to a championship in 2023, are set to make their mark in the league as they take the court for the first time on Friday night in the preseason games.

The games, streaming for free on the WNBA app, will feature Clark's Indiana Fever facing off against the Dallas Wings and Reese's Chicago Sky going head-to-head with the Minnesota Lynx. The excitement is so high that tickets for the game in Arlington have already sold out, showcasing the immense interest in these young talents.

Clark, the top overall pick in this year's draft, will be joined by Aaliyah Boston, last year's unanimous rookie of the year, as they look to lead the Fever to a successful season. The team, which has not made the playoffs since 2016, is currently ranked ninth in CBS Sports' power rankings, while the Sky, who selected Reese with the seventh pick, are at the bottom of the list among the 12 WNBA teams.

Chicago is pinning their hopes on Reese and fellow rookie Kamilla Cardoso, the third overall pick, to turn their fortunes around. Cardoso, a 6-foot-7 center, led her college team to a championship victory over Clark's Hawkeyes in April, adding to the excitement of the upcoming season.

Dawn Staley, Cardoso's coach, praised Clark as the driving force behind the recent growth in women's basketball, citing her impact on viewership and the sport's popularity. The championship game between LSU and Iowa, which featured Clark and Reese, drew a record-breaking 18.9 million viewers on ESPN, highlighting the rising interest in women's basketball.

As the WNBA preseason continues until next Friday, leading up to the regular season tip-off on May 14, fans can expect to see more thrilling matchups and exciting performances from the league's rising stars. Get ready for a season filled with talent, competition, and unforgettable moments as the WNBA fever sweeps the nation.

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