Caitlin Clark has become the face of women’s sports and the WNBA. Yet, according to the Professional Sports Authenticator, she has surpassed the likes of NBA legends like Stephen Curry and LeBron James. 

PSA is responsible for grading trading cards on a scale of 1-10, scoring the condition of the card during submission. According to the company, Caitlin Clark absolutely crushed the scales in the United States. 

The grading company also shared a grading map on X that showed Cooper Flagg leading the submissions in Maine and New Hampshire. James topped the list in Maryland, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the chart in Oklahoma.

Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama dominated in eight states. But every other state’s submission saw Clark as the leader. 

Back in July 2025, Fanatics Collect took to Instagram and revealed the Clark’s Flawless Logowoman 1/1 card was sold for a whopping $660,000. In 2024, the previous women’s sports card record was set for $366,000. And it was her Clark’s Prizm Gold Vinyl 1/1 rookie auto. 

But do you know what the PSA’s president, Ryan Hoge, said about Clark’s rising popularity?

PSA President Hypes Up Caitlin Clark Cards

After Clark captured three of the 10 highest-graded cards in 2025, Ryan Hoge weighed in on the high demand. His words resonated with the phenomenon Clark has become. 

Talking to USA Today, Hoge said, “Collectors can’t get enough of Caitlin Clark. Clark’s cards have generated record-breaking demand since entering the collectibles market 2.5 years ago. She’s risen to the No. 1 most-collected (active) basketball player, up from No. 6 in the top 10 in 2024. This kind of momentum in the hobby is only seen from the most elite athletes."

And it's not just the cards. Caitlin Clark ranked No. 1 in WNBA jersey sales as a rookie, and national broadcasts featuring Clark consistently delivered the league’s highest regular-season ratings.

However, her 2025 off-court highlights have shown that CC's popularity didn't take a hit even in a year when she spent the majority of her time on the sidelines due to a groin injury.

Written by

Krushna Pattnaik

Edited by

Sagnik Bagchi