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The 2024 WNBA Draft has set the stage for a transformative season. At the forefront, Caitlyn Clark and Angel Reese have emerged as the marquee names, with Clark clinching the coveted number one overall pick by the Indiana Fever, and Reese making waves as the seventh pick by the Chicago Sky. Their selection is not just a testament to their collegiate prowess but a beacon of the league's bright future.

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Clark's college career was a tapestry of record-breaking performances and moments of sheer brilliance. She left an indelible mark on the game, becoming the all-time leading scorer in major college basketball and being  the  fan favourite player she carried the spotlight. Her impact was likened to that of Bird and Magic, elevating her team with her scoring prowess and basketball IQ. It's no wonder that Lisa Leslie, a legend in her own right, has fervently expressed that Clark should be a shoo-in for Team USA at the Paris Olympics.

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The spotlight always seems to shine on Bronny James -- whether the 19-year-old wants it to or not. The eldest son of NBA legend LeBron James, expectation and hype have followed Bronny since junior high school, and his commitment to join the USC Trojans basketball team was highly-publicized. But Bronny's freshman season did not go according to plan -- and his basketball future is up in the air, as a result.

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Ben Simmons' drop-off in production is one of the NBA's most fascinating tales, and one which will undoubtedly be retold after he retires, especially if he does somehow end up on a championship-winning team.

Having burned his bridges in Philadelphia, Simmons moved to Brooklyn with the Nets, yet his experience there hasn't been much better.

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