Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese are undoubtedly the two biggest names in women’s sports right now. Ever since arriving in the WNBA in 2024, they have helped further elevate the popularity of the game.

Clark is one of, if not the most influential figure in women’s basketball today. Fever games have often sold out because of her presence, and opposing teams saw an uptick in attendance and viewership when she and Indiana visited.

Reese, for her part, is equally popular. She’s the most-followed WNBA player on Instagram (5.2 million), and she’s using her platform to grow her personal brand. So far, she has her own podcast and has delved into the world of fashion and entertainment.

Both players have lived up to the hype surrounding them as well. Both are two-time All-Stars, with Clark even being voted an All-Star captain in 2025.

Clark has averaged 18.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 1.4 steals in her WNBA career so far. Meanwhile, Reese has put up 14.1 points, 12.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 steals.

 

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts from the bench after a play made by the Las Vegas Aces. © Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

 

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts from the bench after a play made by the Las Vegas Aces. © Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

© Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

With their continued success, one would expect them to be named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for 2026. The list, according to its website, “spotlights the top young entrepreneurs, leaders and change-makers for our Under 30 U.S. list.”

However, that’s not the case after the list was revealed on Tuesday. Both players were absent, with Aliyah Boston and Paige Bueckers being the only WNBA players to make it.