Sandy Brondello Coaches Injured Caitlin Clark at WNBA All-Star Game

Caitlin Clark, star guard of the Indiana Fever, will not play in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game or the 3-Point Contest due to a re-aggravated groin injury. Despite her absence on the court, Team East head coach Sandy Brondello has appointed Clark as an honorary assistant coach, allowing her to contribute strategically from the sidelines. Brondello, who will coach Clark's team, praised her as a difference-maker and expressed enthusiasm about working with her during the All-Star festivities. Clark's injury is part of a broader surge in WNBA player injuries this season, which Brondello attributes partly to the physical demands of a congested schedule and suggests longer seasons with fewer games as a potential solution. While Clark's absence is a significant blow, especially with the All-Star Game taking place in her home city of Indianapolis, her continued influence on the game remains strong, raising speculation about a future coaching career. Other star players, such as Satou Sabally and Rhyne Howard, are also sidelined due to injuries, highlighting the injury challenges facing the league this year.