Chennedy Carter has recently voiced strong discontent with ESPN’s ranking of her
at the bottom of their WNBA Top 25 list.
The outspoken guard, known for her dynamic scoring ability and impactful
performances, is challenging her low placement, arguing that her contributions and
potential are undervalued
Carter’s demand for a re-ranking highlights the ongoing debate over player
evaluations and the criteria used to determine such rankings, underscoring her
belief that she deserves a higher spot among the league’s elite. Her call for
reassessment not only reflects her confidence but also her commitment to being
recognized for her true impact on the court.
The Ranking Controversy
Each year, the WNBA’s Top 25 Players list garners widespread attention and often
sparks debate among fans and analysts alike. This year’s list, however, has become
the center of controversy due to Chennedy Carter’s unexpected placement at the
very bottom. Known for her dynamic play and promising career, Carter’s low
ranking has been a subject of considerable discussion.
Carter’s Outrage
In a series of outspoken comments, Chennedy Carter has expressed her disbelief
and anger over the rankings. Carter has publicly accused Caitlin Clark, a prominent
and rising star in the league, of having undue influence over the rankings.
According to Carter, Clark’s popularity and the fervor of her fanbase led to an unfair
ranking process, resulting in what Carter describes as a biased assessment that
overlooked her contributions and performance.
“We all know the league favored someone who we all know” Carter said in a recent
statement. “It’s clear that that girl and her fans manipulated the rankings to push
her up and push me down. It’s disheartening to see how popularity and fan
influence can overshadow actual performance.”
Chennedy Carter Destroys ESPN After They Ranked Her Below Caitlin Clark On
Controversial WNBA List
Chennedy Carter took issue with ESPN’s ranking of her, to say the least. On her
Instagram stony, the 25-year-old guard wrote, “this isn’t addind up the hate be so
obvious” with a laughing emoji.
Carter is averaging 17.2 points, a career-high 2.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game
over her first 24 contests (averaging 25.1 minutes per game). The 17.2 PPG mark is
the second-best of her career thus far (she averaged 17.4 points per game in 2020).
On top of that, Chennedy Carter is shooting a career-high 51.8 percent from the
field, a considerable improvement from her previous personal best (47.3 in the
aforementioned 2020 season).
As for Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever star is on her way to winning 2024 WNBA
Rookie of the Year honors. The 22-year-old is averaging 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds
and 8.2 assists per contest over her first 26 games.
