The WNBA just dropped its official power rankings—and fans of the Indiana Fever have every right to be frustrated. Despite the team’s clear improvement and Caitlin Clark’s explosive impact on the league, the Fever were ranked shockingly low. Many are calling it a blatant sign of disrespect.

Let’s be honest: the Indiana Fever are no longer the team they were over the past few seasons. With the arrival of Caitlin Clark, a generational talent and one of the most hyped rookies in WNBA history, the Fever have completely transformed. She’s already putting up impressive numbers, energizing the fanbase, and showing leadership beyond her years. Alongside rising star Aliyah Boston and a much stronger supporting cast, Indiana has been playing with intensity, chemistry, and purpose.

And yet—despite strong performances and clear signs of growth—the WNBA’s latest rankings seem to ignore all of that. Teams with weaker records or less cohesive playstyles somehow ended up above the Fever. It raises questions: Are they underestimating the impact of Clark? Are they stuck looking at Indiana’s past rather than recognizing its present?

Fans and analysts alike are pushing back. Social media is buzzing with criticism, calling out the league for not giving Indiana the respect it deserves. While power rankings aren’t everything, they do shape public perception—and right now, they’re sending the wrong message.

But maybe that’s exactly what the Fever needed. A little extra motivation. A reason to prove the doubters wrong. If this team keeps playing with heart and keeps growing game by game, the rankings won’t matter for long. The wins will speak louder than any list ever could.