Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese entered the WNBA as two of the biggest names in the 2024 draft class, carrying a rivalry that had already captured widespread attention during their college careers.
Their transition to the WNBA only kept the rivalry narrative alive, with fans and media often viewing the two as fierce competitors rather than friends. After Team USA defeated France to win the FIBA Women’s World Cup gold medal, Clark was asked during the postgame news conference whether she and Reese were “friends now. The Indiana Fever selected Clark with the No. Now in their third WNBA seasons, both have continued to establish themselves as major figures in the league.
That perception was shaped in part by Reese and LSU defeating Clark and Iowa in the 2023 national championship game. Clark and Reese were already the most recognizable players in the 2024 WNBA draft class before entering the league. Clark arrived after setting the NCAA women’s basketball scoring record, while Reese’s LSU squad had defeated Iowa in the 2023 national championship. 1 overall pick, while the Chicago Sky took Reese seventh.
Reese celebrated the victory by pointing toward her ring finger during the closing moments, while another widely remembered moment saw her use the John Cena “can’t see me” gesture.
However, their time together with Team USA has offered a different picture. Clark and Reese have shared the court and locker room while representing the national team, with their chemistry becoming evident in several moments.
