The WNBA has named the 12 reserve players for the 2025 All-Star Game, completing the lineup following the announcement of starters led by Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier. The league’s coaches selected three guards, five frontcourt players, and four players regardless of position or conference to fill the reserve spots. Among the notable inclusions were Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas and Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins.
Alongside Thomas and Diggins, emerging guards such as Sonia Citron of the Washington Mystics, Rhyne Howard from the Atlanta Dream, and Kelsey Mitchell representing the Indiana Fever earned places in the reserves. Other guards selected include Kelsey Plum of the Los Angeles Sparks, Courtney Williams from the Minnesota Lynx, Gabby Williams of the Seattle Storm, and Jackie Young of the Las Vegas Aces.
The frontcourt reserve group features Kiki Iriafen from the Mystics, Angel Reese representing the Chicago Sky, and Kayla Thornton of the Golden State Valkyries, alongside Alyssa Thomas. This selection marks Thomas’s sixth All-Star nod and Diggins’s seventh, making them the most experienced players among the reserves. First-time All-Stars include Citron, Iriafen, Thornton, and Gabby Williams.
Detailed Breakdown of 2025 Reserve Selections
The reserve guard lineup features Sonia Citron from the Washington Mystics, Skylar Diggins of the Seattle Storm, and Rhyne Howard representing the Atlanta Dream. Indiana Fever’s Kelsey Mitchell, Los Angeles Sparks’ Kelsey Plum, Minnesota Lynx’s Courtney Williams, Storm’s Gabby Williams, and Las Vegas Aces’ Jackie Young join them as guards in the reserve roster.
For the frontcourt, alongside Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury, Kiki Iriafen of the Mystics, Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky, and Kayla Thornton from the Golden State Valkyries complete the group of five frontcourt reserves.
Starters Set the Stage for an Exciting Draft
The All-Star starters include the Dallas Wings’ Paige Bueckers, Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, New York Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu, Atlanta Dream’s Allisha Gray, and Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier in the guard lineup.
Frontcourt starters are dominated by high-profile names such as A’ja Wilson from the Las Vegas Aces, Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty, Aliyah Boston representing the Fever, Nneka Ogwumike from the Seattle Storm, and Satou Sabally of the Phoenix Mercury. Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier will lead the All-Star draft, selecting from remaining starters and reserves to assemble the two competing teams.
Clark led all players with a record-breaking 1,293,526 fan votes, though her average weighted score ranked third among media and ninth among peers, giving Paige Bueckers the highest overall ranking. The draft promises to be competitive and engaging with such top talent available.
Event Details and Anticipation for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game
The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game is scheduled for Saturday, July 19, at 8:30 p.m. WT. This year’s festivities will take place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, home of the Indiana Fever, adding to the excitement for local fans and the wider basketball community. With Alyssa Thomas earning her sixth All-Star selection and Skylar Diggins her seventh, the reserves bring both veteran presence and fresh energy to the showcase.
This event continues to highlight the growing talent and competitive spirit within the WNBA, offering fans an opportunity to witness the best players across the league in a calendar highlight. The formation of teams through the All-Star draft, incorporating both seasoned stars and newcomers, ensures compelling matchups and memorable moments.