Long before the Dallas Wings took former UConn star Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 overall pick in last month’s WNBA draft, the 23-year-old guard was being compared to last year’s No. 1 overall pick, Indiana Fever phenom Caitlin Clark.

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.

Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark are two of the biggest names in women's basketball and both have spoken out on their white privilege in a league that is 67% Black/African American