Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier Named 2025 WNBA All-Star Captains

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx have been named captains for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, set for July 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Clark led the fan voting with nearly 1.3 million votes, marking her first time as an All-Star captain, while Collier will serve as captain for her sixth All-Star appearance. Clark is averaging 18.2 points, 8.9 assists, and 5 rebounds per game despite dealing with injuries, including a groin strain that has sidelined her for several games this season. Collier is having a career-best season, leading the league in scoring at 24.5 points per game and contributing 8.4 rebounds per game. The two captains will draft their teams from the pool of starters and reserves, with the draft scheduled to be televised on ESPN on July 8. The Fever and Lynx also face off in the Commissioner's Cup final on July 1, highlighting the growing rivalry between the two stars and their teams.