NEW YORK — Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will team up on the WNBA All-Star team to play against the U.S. Olympic team led by A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart.

The pair of remarkable rookies were selected Tuesday by a combination of votes from the media, players and fans as well as the league’s 12 coaches to play in the game in Phoenix on July 20. It’s the 20th All-Star Game in the league’s history.

Clark was the leading vote-getter from the fans, receiving 700,735 with her Indiana teammate Aliyah Boston finishing second 72,000 votes behind. Reese was fifth with 381,518 votes. Wilson and Stewart were third and fourth. Wilson garnered 607,300 votes and Stewart had 424,135.

Clark and Reese have been a boon for the WNBA in ratings, merchandise sales and attendance. They are also playing well on the court with Clark third in assists with 6.9 and Reese leading the WNBA in rebounds at 11.4. It’s only the eighth time that two rookies have been on the team. The last was Shoni Schimmel and Chiney Ogwumike in 2014.

Joining the rookies on the WNBA team were DeWanna Bonner and Brionna Jones of Connecticut, Allisha Gray of Atlanta, Dearica Hamby of Los Angeles, Jonquel Jones of New York, Kayla McBride of Minnesota, Kelsey Mitchell of Indiana, Nneka Ogwumike of Seattle and Arike Ogunbowale of Dallas.

Ogunbowale was the MVP of the 2021 All-Star game which featured the same format of the U.S. team playing a league All-Star team. The WNBA team won that game.

The U.S. team, which will be going for an eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal in Paris later this month, also features Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi. The pair of Phoenix players will get a chance to play in front of their home crowd in the exhibition game. Taurasi will be vying for a record sixth Olympic gold medal.

Three of Wilson’s Las Vegas teammates — Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young — are on the U.S. team. Gray was on the Tokyo Olympic squad while Plum and Young both helped the Americans win the inaugural 3-on-3 gold medal.

Other returners from the Tokyo Games include Napheesa Collier and Jewell Loyd. Several first-time Olympians will join the team with Alyssa Thomas, Sabrina Ionescu and Kahleah Copper. All three played on the American team that won the World Cup in Australia in 2022.

Every player chosen for either the U.S. team or the WNBA squad is considered an All-Star making this Taurasi’s 11th time in the game. She’s now alone in second behind Sue Bird for most all time. Bird was a 13-time All-Star.

The league will have a 3-point challenge and skill contest the night before the All-Star game.

WNBA All-Stars
DeWanna Bonner (Sun)
Aliyah Boston (Fever)
Caitlin Clark (Fever)
Allisha Gray (Dream)
Dearcia Hamby (Sparks)
Brionna Jones (Sun)
Jonquel Jones (Liberty)
Kayla McBride (Lynx)
Kelsey Mitchell (Fever)
Arike Ogunbowale (Wings)
Nneka Ogwumike (Storm)
Angel Reese (Sky)

USA Women’s National Team
Napheesa Collier (Lynx)
Kahleah Copper (Mercury)
Chelsea Gray (Aces)
Brittney Griner (Mercury)
Sabrina Ionescu (Liberty)
Jewell Loyd (Storm)
Kelsey Plum (Aces)
Breanna Stewart (Liberty)
Diana Taurasi (Mercury)
Alyssa Thomas (Sun)
A’ja Wilson (Aces)
Jackie Young (Aces)

The WNBA all-star roster for the upcoming game against the U.S. Olympic team is filled with talent, but two players stand out above the rest: Clark and Reese.

Both Clark and Reese have had standout seasons in the WNBA, leading their respective teams to success and earning themselves spots on the all-star roster. Clark, a dynamic point guard known for her quickness and playmaking ability, has been a force to be reckoned with on the court this season. She has averaged double-digit points per game and has been a key contributor on both ends of the floor.

Reese, on the other hand, is a dominant forward who has been a scoring machine this season. She has been a matchup nightmare for opposing teams, using her size and strength to overpower defenders in the paint. Reese has also been a force on the boards, consistently pulling down double-digit rebounds per game.

When these two players take the court against the U.S. Olympic team, fans can expect an exciting matchup. Clark’s speed and agility will be put to the test against some of the best defenders in the world, while Reese will have to battle against the size and strength of the U.S. Olympic team’s frontcourt.

Regardless of the outcome of the game, one thing is for certain: Clark and Reese are two of the top players in the WNBA and will be a force to be reckoned with on the all-star roster. Fans should be sure to tune in to see these two stars in action against the U.S. Olympic team.