With stars like Caitlin Clark, Chelsea Gray, and Sabrina Ionescu set to make headlines this WNBA season, backcourt play could be the biggest difference-maker in the championship race. From proven duos to bold new pairings, we’re ranking every team’s guards — and a few surprises might shake up the league’s power balance.

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark is no longer the new kid on the block for the upcoming WNBA season. Her time as a rookie is done, and this title now belongs to former UConn superstar Paige Bueckers, who was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings in this year's draft.

The WNBA tipped off its preseason this weekend, with many of the league’s biggest stars in action. Coming off its buzziest season in history, the WNBA televised all of its preseason games for the first time,