The Unrivaled is not different for Paige Bueckers. She ruled her college final season with a National Championship, took over the WNBA courts with the Rookie of the Year Accolade, and is now clicking at the 3-on-3 league. The Unrivaled Commissioner even called Bueckers a superstar for her game play and influence on the floor.
While in the WNBA, Caitlin Clark has the ‘superstar’ designation (as per Stephen A Smith), fans are now comparing the two rookies, especially after PB’s latest explosive scoring night.
Fans Compare Caitlin Clark And Paige Bueckers’
After two losses, the Breeze BC looked like a vulnerable team that challenged the top sides at the start of the season. But the 2025 rookie was not gonna let that happen under her watch as she once again delivered a clinical game to win the game for her side.
This time, a top defensive side, the Mist BC, faced the ‘offence’ of Bueckers, who finished with a career-high 37 points, eight rebounds, and five assists.
PAIGE BUECKERS TONIGHT:
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) January 20, 2026
37 POINTS
8 REBOUNDS
5 ASSISTS
14/19 FG
5/8 3P
(via @Unrivaledwbb) pic.twitter.com/LDmO5BiGR2
Though her mesmerizing performance won over many fans, a few didn’t hold back, calling her better than CC.
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A fan wrote, “Caitlin Clark who???”
Caitlin Clark who???
— Xavier (@UgandenX) January 20, 2026
One fan said, “It’s 3v3!!”
It’s 3v3!! 🥀😂
— MQ (@_WorldBossMQ) January 20, 2026
Another fan said, “THAT’S MY QUEEN MY GOAT”
THAT'S MY QUEEN MY GOAT
— Jeremiah (@itz_jer) January 20, 2026
One fan mentioned, “They had the audacity to compared mid Clark to this wtf.”
They had the audacity to compared mid Clark to this wtf
— -penny_ (@swappenny) January 20, 2026
A fan commented, “Paige Buckets for a reason.”
Paige Buckets for a reason
— PrizePicks (@PrizePicks) January 20, 2026
Interestingly, both players share a great admiration for one another and regularly speak highly of each other’s strengths.
Paige Bueckers is Slowly Taking Over the WNBA Fanbase
While Caitlin Clark’s absence in the 2025 season opened space for the UConn star, she stayed true to her game and delivered a product on the floor. In CC’s absence, her scoring and influence on the floor attracted much fan base. PB also won the Rookie of the Year award, concluding the season with exceptional stats (19.2 PPG, 5.4 APG) and efficient play.
Now in the off-season too, the Fever guard is working on her rehab, and the Wings’ player is taking shots at the basket, making her a more accessible star for the fans. While fans watched the CC vs PB encounter in college careers, they had limited chances in their pro careers, still, the clip of Bueckers nailing a side-step 3-pointer over Caitlin Clark during Team USA practice went viral.