Lobo, who has been a big supporter of Clark throughout the season, played college ball for the UConn Huskies for four years before joining the New York Liberty in 1997, the WNBA's inaugural season. She spent seven seasons in the league, being named an All-Star and to the second-team All-WNBA in her first year.

The impact of this year’s transformational WNBA season can be found anywhere one looks. Sold out arenas became the norm. Television ratings helped expand the fan base.

Former NCAA and current WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are among the most influential athletes on new prestigious list.