Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese finished fifth in frontcourt fan voting for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game but missed out on a starting spot after falling short in media and player votes, per Bleacher Report’s Taylyn Hadley.
Reese, one of the league’s most popular newcomers, was edged out of a frontcourt slot by Phoenix Mercury’s Satou Sabally.
While Reese earned strong fan support, she ranked just 12th in both media and player voting, resulting in a weighted score of 7.75. The All-Star voting breakdown consisted of 50% fan votes and 25% each from players and media.
The 12 reserves for the All-Star Game will be announced on July 6, with the captains, Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier, set to draft their teams on July 8. The All-Star Game will be held on July 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
2025 WNBA All-Star Starters
Backcourt
Caitlin Clark (Fever): First-time All-Star captain, averaging 18.2 PPG and a career-high 8.9 APG.
Napheesa Collier (Lynx): Fifth All-Star nod, 24.4 PPG and 8.5 RPG, leading the 14–2 Lynx.
Sabrina Ionescu (Liberty): Fourth selection, averaging 18.6 PPG, and recently became Liberty’s all-time three-point leader.
Paige Bueckers (Wings): Top rookie and first-time All-Star, putting up 18.4 PPG and 5.8 APG.
Frontcourt
Allisha Gray (Dream): Third straight All-Star nod, 19.5 PPG and 5.4 RPG.
Nneka Ogwumike (Storm): 10-time All-Star, ranks ninth all-time in WNBA history in points and rebounds.
Satou Sabally (Mercury): Third All-Star nod, averaging 19.1 PPG and 8.0 RPG.
Breanna Stewart (Liberty): seven-time All-Star, two-time MVP, and four-time All-WNBA First Teamer.
Aliyah Boston (Fever): Third All-Star appearance in three seasons, 15.9 PPG and league-leading 59.7 FG%.
A’ja Wilson (Aces): Three-time MVP and two-time champion, averaging 21.6 PPG, 9.9 RPG, and 2.6 BPG.
Much like Reese, Skylar Diggins also missed a starting spot despite strong player and media support. The Seattle Storm guard was 4th in media voting and 3rd in player voting but ranked 9th among fans, keeping her out of the top backcourt selections.
Both players will hope to be included when coaches announce the All-Star reserves this weekend.
The post Angel Reese falls short of WNBA All-Star starting nod despite fan support first appeared on Fastbreak.
0 comments: