Monica McNutt doesn’t hold back, demands a re-rank: “If Angel Reese was white, she would clearly have the most votes.” Angel is ranked 13th in All-Star voting despite the headlines, stats, and wins.

 

 

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**Should Angel Reese Rank Higher in WNBA All-Star Voting?** 🏀

The WNBA All-Star fan vote results have sparked plenty of conversation — and not just because rookie sensation Caitlin Clark is dominating the leaderboard with a staggering **515,993 votes**, the most by far.

The bigger question swirling around basketball circles is whether Chicago Sky star Angel Reese deserves a higher spot than her current **13th place**, where she’s sitting with **173,363 votes**.

Reese’s rookie season has been nothing short of headline-worthy. She’s posted double-doubles at a historic pace, broken records for consecutive double-doubles by a rookie, and established herself as one of the league’s top rebounders.

Beyond the stat sheet, she’s become a force on defense, a vocal leader in the locker room, and a cultural icon who continues to draw media attention.

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So why isn’t that translating to more All-Star votes?

Some argue it’s a matter of timing and popularity. Clark’s college legacy and immediate offensive fireworks have drawn a massive fan base, translating into runaway voting numbers.

Reese, while equally impactful in her own way, plays a grittier, less highlight-friendly style that doesn’t always rack up viral clips — even if it racks up wins.

Others point to market size and media coverage. Reese is in Chicago, a big market but one that hasn’t captured the same national attention as Indiana’s Clark-driven frenzy.

In a fan-vote-heavy format, storylines and exposure matter just as much as box scores.

Still, numbers don’t lie — and Reese’s season has the numbers of a top-tier All-Star. She’s not just holding her own as a rookie; she’s reshaping the Sky’s identity.

Whether or not her vote count catches up to her impact, her first-year résumé makes a strong case that she belongs higher on the list.

At the end of the day, All-Star games are about more than stats — they’re about the players fans want to see. The question is, will fans start to realize that what Angel Reese has accomplished this season deserves not just applause, but a prime spot in the All-Star spotlight?

If you want, I can also make a **spicier opinion-piece version** that openly calls out the voting bias and plays up the rivalry with Caitlin Clark. That would get more reaction online.