The WNBA has officially revealed the 10 starters for the 2025 All-Star Game, set for July 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. While Angel Reese wasn’t named a starter, she remains a top candidate to be named among the reserves, which will be announced on July 6.
🏆 Captains Announced
- Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever) led all players with 1,293,526 fan votes and will serve as team captain in her All-Star debut.
- Napheesa Collier (Minnesota Lynx) came in second with 1,176,020 votes, returning to captain duties after another MVP-caliber season.
✨ The 2025 WNBA All-Star Starters
Guards
- Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever)
- Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings)
- Sabrina Ionescu (New York Liberty)
- Allisha Gray (Atlanta Dream)
Frontcourt
- Napheesa Collier (Minnesota Lynx)
- A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces)
- Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty)
- Nneka Ogwumike (Seattle Storm)
- Aliyah Boston (Indiana Fever)
- Satou Sabally (Phoenix Mercury)
These starters represent a mix of rookies and veterans, with Paige Bueckers becoming one of the rare rookies to be selected as an All-Star starter.
🏀 Angel Reese: A Star in the Making
Despite not making the top 10 starters, Angel Reese received over 500,000 fan votes, placing 5th among frontcourt players. The media and player vote totals prevented her from cracking the starting five. Still, with her league-leading rebounding numbers and double-double streak, she is expected to be selected as a reserve.
Reese is in her second WNBA season and currently averages around 12.4 points and 12.6 rebounds per game. She recently made history by becoming the fastest WNBA player to reach 500 points and 500 rebounds.
⏱ All-Star Weekend Schedule
- July 18: 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge
- July 19: WNBA All-Star Game at 8:30 p.m. ET, airing live on ABC
📍 Final Thoughts
The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game features the best of the best, from dynamic rookies to seasoned superstars. Angel Reese may not be starting, but her presence continues to shake up the league. Her likely reserve selection will add another layer of excitement to what promises to be a thrilling All-Star weekend.
Stay tuned for the full reserve announcement on July 6 and the official All-Star Draft on July 8.
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