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Clark, Mitchell, Boston Named All-Star Starters Amid Fan Surge

7/3/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston were named All-Star starters, the second occurrence in four years.
Despite finishing 11th in the player vote, Clark remained a fan-vote starter and, together with Paige Bueckers and Boston, earned one million fan votes, the top three.
Using 50% fan, 25% media and 25% player votes, starters were selected, with former stars Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon as managers to pick the teams.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA held its first All-Star Game on July 14, 1999 at Madison Square Garden, during the league’s third season and hosted by the New York Liberty. Fans voted online for the five starters, a process that has become a staple of the league’s showcase. The league’s pattern of pausing the game during Olympic years (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016) reflects its alignment with international competition.

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Story summary

Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston were named All-Star starters, the second occurrence in four years.
Despite finishing 11th in the player vote, Clark remained a fan-vote starter and, together with Paige Bueckers and Boston, earned one million fan votes, the top three.
Using 50% fan, 25% media and 25% player votes, starters were selected, with former stars Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon as managers to pick the teams.

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