Last season, ESPN played it safe. Unsure of exactly what to expect from then-Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, the outlet didn’t have Clark ranked among the top 25 players in the WNBA in its preseason rankings.

WNBA season is exactly a week away from tipping off. With that said, ESPN has released its rankings for the top 25 players in the league. Former No. 1 overall pick Caitlin Clark wasn't included in last year's preseason top 25.

Caitlin Clark is one of the WNBA's best players. But just how good is she? ESPN ranks her as the fourth-best player in the league heading into Clark's second WNBA season for the Indiana Fever. Here's how the top-10 breaks down: Well,