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Rosters finalized for WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis

NORAL PARHAM
NORAL PARHAM
Noral Parham is the multi-media & senior sports reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder, one of the oldest Black publications in the country. Parham has worked with various leagues to provide a diverse perspective in sports, including the Big Ten, Big East, IHSAA, IndyCar, MLB, NHRA, NFL, NBA, WNBA, WWE and the Olympics. Prior to joining the Recorder, Parham served as the community advocate of the MLK Center in Indianapolis and senior copywriter for an e-commerce and marketing firm in Denver.

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will lead a squad featuring teammates Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game here in Indianapolis.

Clark finalized her roster, “Team Clark,” during an hour-long WNBA Countdown special on ESPN on July 8.

As one of two team captains, Clark held the first overall pick in the starter selection. She immediately chose Fever center Boston. Clark later secured guard Mitchell with her first pick in the reserves round. 

Kiki Iriafen and WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert during the 2025 WNBA Draft.
Southern California’s Kiki Iriafen, center, celebrates after being selected fourth overall by the Washington Mystics during the first round of the WNBA basketball draft, Monday, April 14, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

“Selecting Aliyah first was an easy decision,” Clark said. “Her presence is unmatched. Getting Kelsey later was a priority. Having both my teammates beside me in our home arena will be special.” 

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, the opposing captain, selected New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart with the second overall pick. 

Clark’s other starter selections included reigning WNBA Most Valuable Player A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces) and three-time All-Star Satou Sabally (Phoenix Mercury). New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu was Clark’s third overall pick. 

Clark rounded out her squad with reserves Gabby Williams (Seattle Storm), Washington Mystics rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, Jackie Young (Las Vegas Aces) and Kayla Thornton (Golden State Valkyries). 

In a unique arrangement, the teams swapped head coaches. New York Liberty Head Coach Sandy Brondello will lead Team Clark. Collier’s squad will have her Lynx head coach, Cheryl Reeve. 

Clark jokingly apologized to the WNBA and ESPN about the trade but assured viewers the decision was final. 

Team Clark roster: 

  • 1. Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever) 
  • 2. Aliyah Boston (Indiana Fever) 
  • 3. Sabrina Ionescu (New York Liberty) 
  • 4. A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces) 
  • 5. Satou Sabally (Phoenix Mercury) 
  • 6. Kelsey Mitchell (Indiana Fever) 
  • 7. Gabby Williams (Seattle Storm) 
  • 8. Sonia Citron (Washington Mystics) 
  • 9. Kiki Iriafen (Washington Mystics) 
  • 10. Jackie Young (Las Vegas Aces) 
  • 11. Kayla Thornton (Golden State Valkyries) 

Team Collier roster: 

  • 1. Napheesa Collier (Minnesota Lynx) 
  • 2. Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty) 
  • 3. Allisha Gray (Atlanta Dream) 
  • 4. Nneka Ogwumike (Seattle Storm) 
  • 5. Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings) 
  • 6. Courtney Williams (Minnesota Lynx) 
  • 7. Skylar Diggins-Smith (Seattle Storm) 
  • 8. Angel Reese (Chicago Sky) 
  • 9. Alyssa Thomas (Phoenix Mercury) 
  • 10. Kelsey Plum (Las Vegas Aces) 
  • 11. Rhyne Howard (Atlanta Dream) 

The game takes place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 19.Ā For information on 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, visit wnbaallstar2025.com.


Contact Multi-Media & Senior Sports Reporter Noral Parham at 317-762-7846 or via email noralp@indyrecorder.com. Follow him on Facebook @HorsemenSportsMedia. For more 2025 WNBA All-Star news, click here.Ā 

Senior Sports Writer for the Indianapolis Recorder Noral Parham III.
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Noral Parham is the multi-media & senior sports reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder, one of the oldest Black publications in the country. Parham has worked with various leagues to provide a diverse perspective in sports, including the Big Ten, Big East, IHSAA, IndyCar, MLB, NHRA, NFL, NBA, WNBA, WWE and the Olympics. Prior to joining the Recorder, Parham served as the community advocate of the MLK Center in Indianapolis and senior copywriter for an e-commerce and marketing firm in Denver.

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