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Angel Reese Stuns Fans by Beating Caitlin Clark to NBA 2K26 WNBA Cover Honor

Angel Reese’s meteoric rise in the WNBA has reached a new milestone—she’s officially the face of the NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition, outshining league superstar Caitlin Clark for the coveted cover spot.

On Tuesday morning, the iconic NBA 2K franchise unveiled its lineup of cover athletes for the upcoming NBA 2K26. While Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines the standard edition and Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony graces the Superstar Edition, it was Angel Reese who stole the spotlight as the cover star of the WNBA Edition.

Reese, the Chicago Sky’s dynamic power forward, didn’t waste time sharing her excitement on social media. In a series of posts on X, she wrote, “Good morning,” followed by the uplifting message, “It’s ok guys… GOD IS REAL,” accompanied by a praying emoji. She then added, “Of course we do everything BIG. Why not debut my signature shoe on the cover of NBA2K?!?!”

The announcement sent shockwaves through the WNBA community, with many fans expressing surprise that Reese was chosen over Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever phenom and arguably the league’s most recognizable player. Social media buzzed with reactions:

“Caitlin Clark not being the cover girl of 2K is crazy,” one user commented.
“Caitlin Clark deserves to be on the cover of NBA 2K26 but they gave it to Angel Reese instead,” another fan lamented.
“Clark got snubbed,” echoed a third.
Reese’s selection is particularly notable given her storied rivalry with Clark, which began during the 2023 NCAA championship game when Reese’s LSU squad triumphed, and she famously taunted Clark with a gesture that went viral.

While Clark’s immense popularity made her the favorite for the cover, Reese has carved out her own space in the spotlight. She appeared on the cover of Vogue in January and has just earned her second All-Star selection thanks to overwhelming fan support. On the court, Reese is rewriting the record books, recently notching a WNBA record with six consecutive games of 15 or more rebounds.

Meanwhile, Clark has battled injuries this season, missing nine of the first 18 games, but remains a force with averages of 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 8.4 assists per game. She recently returned to action in the Fever’s matchup against the Golden State Valkyries, though her team fell 80-61.

With both stars shining bright, Clark’s supporters can take heart—her time on the NBA 2K cover may well come soon.

2025 WNBA All-Star Rosters Announced

Adding to the excitement, Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier have been named captains for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. Here’s a look at the star-studded rosters:

Guards:

Paige Bueckers* (Dallas Wings)
Caitlin Clark* (Indiana Fever)
Sabrina Ionescu* (New York Liberty)
Allisha Gray* (Atlanta Dream)
Kelsey Mitchell (Indiana Fever)
Skylar Diggins (Seattle Storm)
Kelsey Plum (Los Angeles Sparks)
Brittany Sykes (Washington Mystics)
Natasha Cloud (New York Liberty)
Jackie Young (Las Vegas Aces)
Frontcourt:

Napheesa Collier* (Minnesota Lynx)
A’ja Wilson* (Las Vegas Aces)
Breanna Stewart* (New York Liberty)
Aliyah Boston* (Indiana Fever)
Nneka Ogwumike* (Seattle Storm)
Satou Sabally* (Phoenix Mercury)
Angel Reese (Chicago Sky)
Kiki Iriafen (Washington Mystics)
Gabby Williams (Seattle Storm)
Alyssa Thomas (Phoenix Mercury)
(* denotes starter)

As the WNBA continues to soar in popularity, both Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark are proving they’re not just the future of the league—they’re its present.