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 story, 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.
