Chennedy Carter recently voiced her deep displeasure when ESPN ranked her last on their WNBA Top 25 list.

The outspoken guard, known for her dynamic scoring and impactful performances, is protesting her low profile, arguing that her contributions and potential are being undervalued.

Carter’s re-evaluation request highlights the ongoing debate over player evaluations and the criteria used to determine such rankings, underscoring her belief that she deserves a higher place among the league’s elite. Her call for re-evaluation reflects not only her confidence, but her commitment to being recognized for her genuine impact on the court.

Controversy over rankings

Every year, the WNBA’s top 25 players list garners widespread attention and often sparks debate among fans and analysts. However, this year’s list has become the center of controversy due to Chennedy Carter’s surprising placement at the bottom of the list. Known for his dynamic play and promising career, Carter’s low ranking has been the subject of considerable discussion.

Carter’s Wrath

In a series of candid comments, Chennedy Carter expressed his skepticism and anger about the rankings. Carter publicly accused Caitlin Clark, a prominent and rising star in the league, of improperly influencing the rankings. According to Carter, Clark’s popularity and the fervor of her fan base led to an unfair ranking process, resulting in what Carter described as a biased assessment that overlooked her contributions and accomplishments.

“We all know the league is biased toward someone we all know,” Carter said in a recent statement. “It’s clear that this 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 Slams ESPN After They Rank Her Lower Than 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 defender wrote, “this isn’t hateful so obvious” with a laughing emoji.

Carter is averaging 17.2 points, a career-high 2.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game in her first 24 games (averaging 25.1 minutes per game). Her 17.2 PPG is the second-best of her career to date (she averaged 17.4 points per game in 2020).

Additionally, Chennedy Carter is shooting a career-high 51.8 percent from the field, a significant improvement over her previous personal best (47.3 in the aforementioned 2020 season).

As for Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever star is on track to win the WNBA’s 2024 Rookie of the Year. The 22-year-old is averaging 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game in her first 26 games.