2025 WNBA All-Star Game Roster Revealed

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game reserves were announced on Sunday, sparking debates over the coaches' selections. The game, set for July 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, features 22 players from 12 of the league's 13 teams, including three rookies. The Indiana Fever, hosting the event, will have three representatives: Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell. The Seattle Storm also boast three All-Stars: Skylar Diggins, Nneka Ogwumike, and Gabby Williams.

Notable Snubs

Several players were notably left off the roster, sparking discussions among analysts:

• Kayla McBride (Minnesota Lynx): Despite averaging 15 points with a true shooting percentage over 64%, McBride was overlooked.
• Brittney Sykes (Washington Mystics): Sykes is having a career year with 17.9 PPG and 4.6 APG, but her inefficiency may have cost her a spot.
• Brionna Jones (Atlanta Dream): Jones is putting up impressive numbers (14.0 PPG, 8.1 RPG) but was not selected.
• Natasha Cloud (New York Liberty): Cloud is third in the league in assists (6.5 APG) and assist-to-turnover ratio (3.17).
• Dearica Hamby (Los Angeles Sparks): Hamby's stats (17.0 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 3.8 APG) were overshadowed by the Sparks' poor record.

Players to Watch

• Skylar Diggins (Seattle Storm): Diggins has returned to All-Star form after a challenging 2024 season.
• Kayla Thornton (Golden State Valkyries): At 32, Thornton is having a career year, averaging 14.9 PPG and 7.1 RPG.
• Gabby Williams (Seattle Storm): Williams is flourishing in her first full WNBA season since 2022, leading the league in steals (2.6 SPG).

MVP Predictions

• Aliyah Boston (Indiana Fever): Boston has stepped up as the Fever's best player this season.
• Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever): If healthy, Clark could shine in her hometown.
• Kelsey Mitchell (Indiana Fever): Mitchell could be a dark horse for MVP, rewarding her loyalty to the Fever.

Exciting Matchups

• Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark: Their complementary styles could create fireworks on the court.
• Rookie Trio (Bueckers, Iriafen, Citron): Seeing these three rookies on the same team would be a fan favorite.
• Clark Passing to Boston and A'ja Wilson: This trio could dominate the game with their chemistry.

Captain and Coach Dynamics

• Team Clark (Cheryl Reeve): Reeve and Clark share a fiery competitive spirit, which could fuel their team.
• Team Collier (Sandy Brondello): Brondello and Collier’s calm demeanor contrasts with their intense competitiveness.

Stay tuned for what promises to be an electrifying 2025 WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis!