Last year, the Rookie of the Year race was quite obvious. Yes, Angel Reese went head-to-head with Caitlin Clark, but as the Indiana Fever sensation went on to break 19 historic records, the race was hers. This year, however, it’s a different story — despite both Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers being No. 1 picks in consecutive years. And the driving force behind the narrative shift? The same culprit who framed the Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark rivalry.

Yes, it’s the media — and that’s not just speculation. Well, Rachael DeAmita called it out directly: “The media just covers things so much differently with Caitlin than they do with Paige,” she shared in a recent episode of her podcast, pointing to a potential double standard. And no doubt, she’s right. “I still think Paige deserves Ro

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