Sonia Citron and Caitlin Clark will reunite at the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, once again sharing the court as teammates. The Washington Mystics rookie and the established Indiana Fever star first connected four years ago while representing Team USA at the FIBA Under-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Hungary, a tournament where their talents helped secure a gold medal for the United States.
The Foundation of Their Partnership: Early International Success
Before they were WNBA All-Stars, Citron and Clark made their mark on the international stage at the 2021 FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup. Both players were integral to Team USA’s undefeated run and gold medal victory. In addition to Clark’s tournament MVP honor, Citron earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team with two of her current Mystics teammates, Jade Melbourne and Sika Koné, joining the accolade along with Hungary’s Júlia Boros.
The history of this collaboration was recently highlighted by Citron during an interview on
Between the Lines with Lisa Leslie
, where she reflected on their shared past.
I have played with Caitlin [Clark] before, actually,
Citron said.
I played with her four years ago. We both made the U19 World Cup team. It was before I even got to college. It seems like forever ago, but I did play with her. Obviously, Kiki’s on the team. I haven’t played with anyone else.
Clark’s Endorsement of Citron’s Rising WNBA Career
The bond between Clark and Citron has clearly influenced their current roles in the league. During the 2025 WNBA All-Star draft, Clark selected Citron eighth overall and fourth among reserves. Her enthusiasm for Citron’s game was evident.
Big fan of her game. Been a big fan of her since she’s been in college. Um, and I’ve been telling everybody I thought she would be a tremendous player when she got into the league, and she hasn’t let me down. So, I appreciate that. So, I’m taking her on my team. Great addition for us. I’m excited.
—Caitlin Clark
This choice gained added interest as Clark picked Citron right after Team Napheesa Collier picked Angel Reese, a notable rival of Clark in the WNBA landscape.
Citron’s Impactful Rookie Season and Rising Stardom
Citron’s debut WNBA season has lived up to high expectations. Selected third overall in the 2025 draft, she has become one of three rookies named to the All-Star Game alongside Paige Bueckers, the first overall pick, and Mystics teammate Kiki Iriafen. While Bueckers is favored for the 2025 Rookie of the Year award, Citron remains a strong contender, ranked second by BetMGM along with Iriafen.
Notre Dame coach Niele Ivey predicted Citron’s potential early on, a forecast confirmed by Citron’s impressive averages: 14.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, two assists, and 1.1 steals per game during her first professional season.
Despite a challenging recent game against the Las Vegas Aces, where the Mystics won 70-68, Citron contributed crucial points late in the fourth quarter. Though she finished with nine points and no assists in 38 minutes, seven of her points were pivotal in the comeback victory.
The Significance of Their WNBA Reunion
The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game does more than highlight individual talent; it serves as a reunion for Citron and Clark, who share a history of success and mutual respect stemming from their international play. Their journey from Team USA champions to influential WNBA players underscores their roles as rising stars poised to shape the future of women’s basketball. Fans and analysts will be watching closely as both continue to develop and make impacts for their respective teams and the league overall.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Why was Caitlin Clark sitting with Taylor Swift?
A. Clark and Swift were both spotted in the same suite during the Chiefs’ playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday. This was the first occasion they attended a game together. According to Clark, Swift had invited him to join her earlier in the season.
Q. Why is Taylor Swift sitting with Caitlin Clark?
A. During the Chiefs game against the Houston Texans, Swift was noticed sitting beside Caitlin Clark from the WNBA. Clark attended Swift’s suite shortly after the Indiana Fever player shared that the singer had invited her to the game.