Everything is ready to put start to one of the biggest events women’s basketball this year, as the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game is almost here.
Set for July 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, it will gather Team Caitlin Clark against Team Napheesa Collier. After a star-studded draft, we now know the players that will step in the court. These teams are full of old professionals, new stars, and fan favorites.
The great captains
Indiana Fever’s new star Caitlin Clark was the one who got the most votes, over 1.29 million. She will be the boss and leader of her team at home. On the other side, Minnesota Lynx’s top player Napheesa Collier, with more than 1.18 million votes, will head and compete for her team. everything is now set for a great, tough game.
The captains picked their teams on a televised-draft, shaping the starting lineups and substitute players with a secret strategy and chemistry in mind.
Starting players
Team Clark Starters:
- Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever)
- Aliyah Boston (Indiana Fever)
- Sabrina Ionescu (New York Liberty)
- Aja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces)
- Satou Sabally (Phoenix Mercury)
Team Collier starters:
- Napheesa Collier (Minnesota Lynx)
- Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty)
- Allisha Gray (Atlanta Dream)
- Nneka Ogwumike (Seattle Storm)
- Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings)
They chose well, as they mixed top scorers and playmakers. Notably, Clark’s team has two from Fever. Collier’s team has future star Paige Bueckers, in her first big game in her rookie season.
Reserves
Team Clark reserves:
- Kelsey Mitchell (Indiana Fever)
- Gabby Williams (Seattle Storm)
- Sonia Citron (Washington Mystics)
- Kiki Iriafen (Washington Mystics)
- Jackie Young (Las Vegas Aces)
- Kayla Thornton (Golden State Valkyries)
Team Collier reserves:
- Courtney Williams (Minnesota Lynx)
- Skylar Diggins (Seattle Storm)
- Angel Reese (Chicago Sky)
- Alyssa Thomas (Phoenix Mercury)
- Kelsey Plum (Los Angeles Sparks)
- Rhyne Howard (Atlanta Dream)
These players, with many All-Star appearences behind them, will play a pivotal role in the show. Some, like Angel Reese and Sonia Citron, will make their first All-Star show.
New coaches, new game
In a fun twist at the draft, the team leaders swapped coaches. Sandy Brondello from New York Liberty will now coach Team Clark, and Cheryl Reeve from Minnesota Lynx will lead Team Collier. This move adds fun, especially since Reeve and Collier know each other well.
This game is more than just a show, it marks a step forward for the league and women sports, with young talents like Clark, Reese, and Bueckers joining well-known players like Stewart, Diggins, and Wilson. It is a big day for WNBA fans. They will witness how the league is growing year by year with a non-stop rythm.
The game will go live on ABC. Expect fast-paced playing, big moments, and a celebration for the future stars of women’s basketball.
To be aware of updates and additional information, visit: WNBA.com and CBS Sports All-Star Draft Coverage.
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