Stacey Dales Challenges Clark's No. 11 Guard Ranking on ESPN as David Dennis Jr. Defends 4-0 Split
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 10
Stacey Dales Challenges Clark's No. 11 Guard Ranking on ESPN as David Dennis Jr. Defends 4-0 Split
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 10
Summary
Stacey Dales used a Friday "First Take" appearance to call Caitlin Clark's No. 11 ranking among WNBA All-Star guards "insulting" and "preposterous," arguing Clark's production and impact make her an elite guard.
Dales directly countered David Dennis Jr.'s main critique—turnovers—saying Clark's high total reflects how much the ball is in her hands, much like top NBA creators such as Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic.
Dennis then shifted to team results, arguing Indiana's 4-0 record without Clark undercut her standing; the segment ended before Dales could fully answer that point.
The exchange stood out because Dales, a former WNBA All-Star, focused on on-court analysis rather than the identity-based arguments that have often dominated ESPN's broader Caitlin Clark coverage.