Fantasy Rankings: Caitlin Clark Drops to Second Place

Rising Stars in Fantasy Basketball

This week, the spotlight shines on the 2025 rookie class as players like Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, and Aneesah Morrow make significant gains in the fantasy women’s basketball rankings. Aneesah Morrow’s recent performance is particularly noteworthy, offering valuable insights for fantasy basketball enthusiasts seeking help from the waiver wire. Nyara Sabally and Shakira Austin are also emerging as strong candidates for consideration.

A’ja Wilson’s Remarkable Comeback

In an exciting twist, A’ja Wilson has reclaimed her position as the top player in the rankings, returning from injury to average an impressive 22.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.5 blocks, 2.0 assists, and 1.5 steals across her first two games back. Conversely, Caitlin Clark, who held the top spot last week, has faced challenges in her recent matches, causing her fantasy scoring average to dip.

Injury Impact on Rankings

Jonquel Jones has taken a significant hit in the rankings, as an ankle injury will keep her sidelined for at least a month. This opens doors for Nyara Sabally, who has stepped into the starting lineup for the New York Liberty, proving to be a consistent double-double threat night after night. Kahleah Copper is another player on the rise this week, steadily increasing her playing time as she recovers from a knee injury. When fully fit, Copper is projected to be among the top 15 fantasy contributors.

Scoring Breakdown

The rankings are derived from ESPN’s standard settings for women’s basketball, where players earn one point for each point scored, assist, and rebound. Additionally, hitting a three-pointer grants a bonus point, while blocks and steals are worth two points each.

For a detailed view of the leading scorers and projections for the top 100 players in 2025, be sure to click here.