Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese won’t be among the starters at the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, set to take place on July 19 in Indianapolis. The second-year star wasn’t included in the list of ten starters announced Monday, raising eyebrows considering her recent performances.
This comes as a surprise to many, especially given the hype surrounding Reese early in her professional career. Outlets like Forbes previously touted her as the co-face of the WNBA alongside Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, but the current All-Star selection results suggest a different narrative. While Clark secured a captain spot after leading fan votes, Reese didn’t even make the reserve list—at least not yet.
The 2025 game returns to its traditional format after last year’s Olympics-themed structure. This year, Clark and Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier will captain the two teams.
Despite not being named a starter, Reese has made significant strides this season. She is averaging 3.8 assists—double her rookie numbers—and ranks 19th in league-wide assists. Among frontcourt players, she’s second only to Dearica Hamby of the Los Angeles Sparks.
Reese has also shown notable growth as a ball handler, despite some growing pains. She ranks second in the league for turnovers (3.4 per game), just behind Clark (5.9), but her improvement has been especially evident over her last eight games. During that stretch, she’s averaged 14.8 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists while shooting 44.9% from the field.
Defensively, Reese continues to shine. She leads the WNBA in offensive rebounds with 4.3 per game—nearly a full rebound more than her closest competitor. She’s tied for sixth in the league in steals (1.8) and ranks second in defensive rebound percentage (41.6%).
While her omission from the All-Star starters list may be surprising, Reese’s numbers and consistency speak for themselves. Whether or not she makes it as a reserve, her impact on the court remains undeniable.
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