The 2025 WNBA All-Star is less than a month away, and the starters have been revealed!
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers may have missed the opportunity to face each other last week, but they’ll get their shot at redemption. Since each captain will draft their own team, it’s hard to imagine two ball-dominant guards like Clark and Bueckers joining forces. This year, both are featured starters in the upcoming 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, along with of the most elite players in the world.
The ten total starters were revealed Monday, featuring six frontcourt players and four backcourt players. Highlighted are captains Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx. The starting backcourt will additionally feature Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings), Sabrina Ionescu ( New York Liberty), and Allisha Gray (Atlanta Dream). In addition to Collier, A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces), Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty), Aliyah Boston (Indiana Fever), and Nneka Ogwumike (Seattle Storm), and Satou Sabally (Phoenix Mercury), and comprise the frontcourt starters.
Announcing your 2025 WNBA @ATT All-Star Starters…
🌟 Caitlin Clark (C), @indianafever
🌟 Napheesa Collier (C), @minnesotalynx
🌟 Aliyah Boston, @indianafever
🌟 Paige Bueckers, @dallaswings
🌟 Allisha Gray, @atlantadream
🌟 Sabrina Ionescu, @nyliberty
🌟 Nneka Ogwumike,… pic.twitter.com/p00xXObaHx— WNBA (@WNBA) June 30, 2025
Record-Breaking WNBA All-Star Votes Reflect Growth
Named captains, Clark received a record 1,293,526 fan votes, while Collier earned 1,176,020 fan votes. The most in WNBA All-Star Game history, Clark sets historical numbers for the second consecutive year. Let that 1.2 million votes sink in—just two years ago, the 2023 All-Star voting received a total of 1,172,708 votes A’ja Wilson led the WNBA with 95,860 fan votes. In fact, Clark smashed her own record, nearly doubling her 700,735 fan votes from her rookie season in 2024.
According to Ben Pickman of the Athletic, no player received more than 100,000 votes for the 2023 All-Star game. Fast forward to 2025, Collier and Clark received a combined 2,469,546 votes. Regardless if fans fraudulently used my email for votes, the spike sure details the exponential growth of the WNBA. After all, fan votes are great for the game, and it shows the sheer fandom and passion for teams and players around the league.
Speaking votes, 50 percent of the votes were determined by the fans, followed by the media and currently players account for 25 percent each. Each player received a weighted score, which is composed of fan, media, and player rankings.
2025 WNBA All-Star Starting Backcourt
Caitlin Clark, Guard, Indiana Fever
Although sitting out seven games due to groin and quad injuries, Clark is averaging 18.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and a career-high 8.9 assists. Through nine games, Clark erupted for 32 points against the Liberty, which she torched New York for seven 3-pointers. Voted No.1 in fan vote, Clark was ranked third among media voters, and ninth by current players in the WNBA. Yes, you read the currently, the players voted Clark as the 9th best player. Despite winning the fan vote, the increase of talent has created a shift in the numbers.
Paige Bueckers, Guard, Dallas Wings
Drafted No.1 overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Paige Bueckers is the sole member of the 2025 rookie class to get the starting nod. Set to make her All-Star debut, Bueckers has been a shining light on Wings team that’s in full rebuild mode. Through 13 games, Bueckers is averaging 18.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.8 steals. Recording 20+ points in four of the last games, Bueckers has cemented her self as a top Rookie of the Year candidate. Bueckers ranked No. 2 in fan voting, No. 5 with the media, and No. 4 among players.
Sabrina Ionescu, Guard, New York Liberty
Now in her sixth season with the New York Liberty, flamethrower Sabrina Ionescu has earned her fourth All-Star nod, which ranks fourth most in Liberty franchise history. As a pro, Ionescu is notorious for her deep 3-pointers, but as heavily improved her inside floater and defensive presence. A WNBA champion with the New York Liberty, Ionescu was voted No. 5 by fans, No. 2 by media, and the second best player by her peers. Ranking among the top ten with a career-high 18.6 points per game, No. 20 is putting up 4.0 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and a career-high 1.5 blocks through 15 games. Most notable, Ionescu put up back-to-back 34-point performances against the Dream and Fever in mid-June.
Allisha Gray, Guard, Atlanta Dream
Earning her third career All-Star selection, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray gets the starting nod for the first time in career. Plus, she’s the first member of the Atlanta Dream to get selected as an All-Star starter since 2018. Having a breakout year, Gray is excelling in head coach Karl Smesko’s heavy 3-point offense. In 17 games, she is averaging a career-high 19.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists. In fact, she ranks eighth in three point percentage (42.5 %). Making history as the 2024 All-Star MVP and 3-Point Contest winner, Gray has been a crucial factor in the Dream’s 11–6 start under a revamped roster and coaching system.
2025 WNBA All-Star Starting Frontcourt
Napheesa Collier, Forward, Minnesota Lynx
There’s no doubt, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier is leading MVP candidate among sportsbooks. Earning her fifth career All-Star selection, Collier has been voted a captain for the first time in her career. Former Defensive Player of the Year in 2024, Collier earned the second most fan votes with 1,176,020. A crucial part of the Lynx 14-2 start, Phee has elevated her game, which was transparent through Unrivaled.
Averaging career-highs in points (24.4 PPG), assists (3.7 APG), and blocks (1.5 BPG)—Collier is shooting a personal best 52.5 percent from the field. Sitting at a 39.4 3-point percentage, the former UConn standout is flirting with a 50/40/90 season. The WNBA’s leading scorer, Collier has cemented her self as one of the most consistent and dominant players on a nightly basis. Recording seven 25+ point performances, Collier was voted first among fans, and ranked second by media and players.
Aliyah Boston, Forward/Center, Indiana Fever
Aliyah Boston, of the Indiana Fever earned her third All-Star selection of her career. Selected No. 1 overall by Indiana in the 2023 WNBA Draft, who doesn’t love a good pick and roll play with AB? Putting up a career-high 15.9 points, the former South Carolina Gamecock is averaging 8.2 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, and a career-high 3.6 assists. In addition, Boston is shooting a personal best 59.7 percent from the field.
Over the last five games, Boston has been on a tear— recording three double-doubles, and notching 20+ points in three of the last four games. Amid team inconsistencies and injuries to Clark, Boston has been the engine behind the offense. Voted second among the fans, Boston was ranked ninth by the media and players. Now, she’s a first time Commissioner’s Cup champion.
A’ja Wilson, Forward, Las Vegas Aces
Named the WNBA’s Player of the Week, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is selected to the 7th All-Star Game of her career. Although Wilson breaks her streak as a three-time captain, let’s not forget why Wilson is a three-time MVP, two-time WNBA Champion, two-time Defensive Player of the Year. Although Wilson’s shooting percentages have dipped from last season, she’s close to averaging a double-double on the season with 21.6 PPG and 9.9 RPG. The league’s leader in blocks (2.6 BPG), Wilson has recorded 20+ points in five consecutive games. Voted No.3 among fans, Wilson was ranked the best player among her peers and media panel. Notching 5,000 career points, A’ja Wilson continues to make history.
Breanna Stewart, Forward, New York Liberty
Earning her seventh career All-Star selection, Breanna Stewart, of the New York Liberty, is having another incredible season in the Brooklyn. The WNBA’a third leading scorer (20.8 PPG), Stewie is New York’s leads the Liberty in scoring and blocks per game (1.2 BPG). A former three-time All-Star captain, Stewart is also a three-time WNBA champion and two-time MVP. Although her 3-point efficiency has drastically declined, she’s shooting a career best 50.9 percent from the field, which marks the highest since the 2018 season. Aside from a few blowout matchups, Stewart has nine 20+ games this season.
Nneka Ogwumike, Forward, Seattle Storm
Earning the 10th All-Star selection of her career, Nneka Ogwumike joins elite company as one of only five players with at least 10 All-Star appearances, including Sue Bird, Tamika Catchings, Brittney Griner, and Diana Taurasi. Now in her 14th season, Nneka is averaging 17 PPG, 7.9 RPG, 2.2 APG, and 1.4 SPG. Through 17 games, Nneka is having one of the most efficient seasons (53.1 %), passing Collier and Stewart in field goal efficiency. Voted No. 9 by the fans, Ogwumike was ranked third by both the media and players.
Satou Sabally, Forward, Phoenix Mercury
Selected to her third All-Star game, Satou Sabally is thriving in her first season with the Phoenix Mercury. Leading the Mercury to a second best 12-5 league record behind the Lynx, Sabally is averaging a career-high in points (19.1 PPG). Not to mention, she’s thrived under Nate Tibbetts positionless basketball sheme. Through 17 games, the “Unicorn” is averaging 8.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.4 steals. Voted No. 8 by the players, Sabally was ranked fifth by media and players.
Although her shooting percentages have decreased some (39.3 % FG, 30.5 % 3PT), Sabally averaged 21.2 points, and 8.0 rebounds in five games without Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper. Against the Sparks, Sabally was a crucial x-factor in the Mercury’s 18-point first-half deficit on June 1.
My 2025 All-Star Media Ballot (Starters)
Here are my 2025 Media WNBA All-Star votes. This was not easy.
I have an article coming, but I wanted to share it now that voting closed. Picks were made on 6/26
I picked 10 total players. 6 frontcourt, 4 backcourt. Reserves are determined by coaches. pic.twitter.com/65usKCskAi
— Sara Jane Gamelli (@SaraJGamelli) June 27, 2025
Backcourt
- Caitlin Clark, Guard, Indiana Fever
- Allisha Gray, Guard, Atlanta Dream
- Sabrina Ionescu, Guard, New York Liberty
- Brittney Sykes, Guard, Washington Mystics
Frontcourt
- Aliyah Boston, Forward/Center, Indiana Fever
- Napheesa Collier, Forward, Minnesota Lynx
- Nneka Ogwumike, Forward, Seattle Storm
- Satou Sabally, Forward, Phoenix Mercury
- Breanna Stewart, Forward, New York Liberty
- A’ja Wilson, Forward, Las Vegas Aces
With my votes, I was fairly in line with the results for the starters. I will say, I chose to submit my media ballot at an earlier date, and in doing so, I upset some fans. While I was honored to be selected as a first-time media voter, the process was incredibly difficult due to the rising talent across the league. I based my selections not only on player performance at the time but also on their overall impact on their teams. While injuries and hot streaks come and go, these were my unbiased votes at that moment.
With only 10 spots available, media members are limited to voting for starters. That doesn’t mean other players aren’t worthy of All-Star recognition—the talent in the league extends far beyond just those ten names. Alyssa Thomas, Skylar Diggins, Gabby Williams, Kelsey Plum, and Angel Reese are just a few players who I believe are more than deserving of an All-Star nod.
2025 WNBA All-Star Reserves
Set to be announced on July 6 at noon ET, the WNBA’s head coaches will select the 12 All-Star reserves. There’s a twist — coaches cannot vote for their own players. The reserves will consist of three guards, five frontcourt players, and four players at any position.
On July 8, Napheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark will serve as captains in a ‘fantasy’ draft, choosing from the starters and eight reserves.
Set to take place in Indianapolis, Indiana, the 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge will be held on Friday, July 18 at 8 p.m. ET. The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game will follow on Saturday, July 19 at 8:30 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
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