The WNBA’s newest chapter is being written — and it’s loud, passionate, and painfully lopsided. In one corner, you’ve got Caitlin Clark, the record-breaking phenom turning preseason games into must-see events, selling out 15,000-seat arenas faster than you can say “generational talent.” In the other corner? Angel Reese, self-proclaimed face of women’s basketball, walking into her LSU homecoming to… empty seats and deafening silence.

Reese, who famously declared, “The reason people watch women’s basketball is me too,” walked back into Baton Rouge expecting a hero’s welcome. What she got instead was a wake-up call. With fewer than 6,300 fans in attendance — in a venue that seats over 13,000 — the Bayou Barbie’s return looked more like a soft launch than a star-studded celebration. Entire sections sat untouched. Tickets were $15… and still couldn’t move.

Meanwhile, in Iowa, Caitlin Clark’s preseason matchup with Brazil turned into a national moment. The arena? Sold out in 27 minutes. That’s not a buzz — that’s a phenomenon.

So what happened? Is this about timing, location, or something deeper — something the WNBA doesn’t want to say out loud? Because one thing is clear: fans are voting with their wallets, and they’re picking Caitlin Clark.

While Reese racks up brand deals and headlines, Clark is packing stadiums. While Reese leans into the spotlight, Clark’s earning it — one electrifying game at a time. This isn’t just a rivalry. It’s a referendum on who’s really moving the needle in women’s sports.

And in this early chapter of their pro careers, the scoreboard — and the stands — say it loud: Caitlin Clark is the show.