Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, two standout rookies in the WNBA, have been selected as All-Stars for the 2024 exhibition game. Clark, who was the leading vote-getter from fans with 735,000 votes, is averaging 16.2 points and a league-leading 6.9 assists per game for the Indiana Fever (Nate Reinken/IndyStar via AP). Reese, selected seventh overall by the Chicago Sky, leads the WNBA in rebounding with an average of 11.8 rebounds per game (Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images).
The All-Star Game is set for July 20 in Phoenix and will feature Clark and Reese teaming up against a squad of Olympic players, including A'ja Wilson from the Las Vegas Aces. The two rookies have already made an impact on the league, with Clark leading all first-year players in scoring and assists, while Reese holds the record for consecutive double-doubles (10) this season.
Joining Clark and Reese on the All-Star team are DeWanna Bonner, Brionna Jones, Allisha Gray, Dearica Hamby, Jonquel Jones, Kayla McBride, Kelsey Mitchell and Nneka Ogwumike from various teams around the league. Arike Ogunbowale of the Dallas Wings was also selected as an All-Star.
The U.S. Olympic team will be led by players such as Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Diana Taurasi, who have a combined 13 Olympic gold medals between them (Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images). The game promises to be an exciting showcase of top talent in the WNBA.
The Fever have had a strong season, winning four straight games after losing 10 of their first 13. Clark has scored double-digits in six consecutive games and has two 30-point performances this season (Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images). Reese, on the other hand, leads the league in rebounding and is one of four players averaging a double-double this season.
The WNBA All-Star Game will take place at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.