**WNBA All-Star Game 2025: Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier Named Captains**
The WNBA has announced the final eight starters for the 2025 All-Star Game, with Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark and Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier set to lead as captains. The selection process revealed some surprising rankings, particularly for Clark, who was first in fan votes but ranked ninth among her fellow players.
The WNBA All-Star voting consists of three groups: fan votes, media votes, and player votes for guards and frontcourt players. While Clark secured the top spot in fan voting and placed third in media rankings, her peers did not share the same enthusiasm, placing her ninth among guards. Despite this, Clark finished second overall in the player rankings, largely due to the significant weight of fan votes, which account for 50% of the total.
Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers, the first overall pick in the recent WNBA Draft, topped the guard rankings after finishing second in fan votes, fifth in media votes, and fourth among player votes. Atlanta Dream’s Allisha Gray, another All-Star starter, excelled in both media and player rankings. Other notable players, including Seattle’s Skylar Diggins and New York’s Sabrina Ionescu, also ranked higher than Clark among her peers.
One factor contributing to Clark’s lower player ranking may be her limited participation this season, having played only nine of the Fever’s 16 games due to injuries. She has missed the last two games and has struggled with her shooting, particularly from beyond the arc, where she has made just 13 of 47 attempts in her last three outings. Nevertheless, Clark is averaging 18.2 points, 8.9 assists, five rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game this season, with only Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas averaging more assists per game.
Clark’s popularity has significantly contributed to the WNBA’s growth, especially after her record-breaking rookie season. However, her season has not been without controversy, including a physical altercation during a game against the Connecticut Sun, where she was hit in the face and pushed to the ground. This incident, along with others involving her teammates, has kept her in the national sports conversation.
As captains, Clark and Collier will have the opportunity to draft their All-Star teams, and the anticipation builds as they prepare for the upcoming game.
**FAQ**
*What factors influenced Caitlin Clark’s ranking among WNBA players?*
Caitlin Clark’s ranking among WNBA players was influenced by her limited participation due to injuries, as she has played only nine games this season, along with her recent shooting struggles.
