Caitlin Clark Picks Aliyah Boston in First WNBA All-Star Draft/ Neslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Caitlin Clark chose Indiana teammate Aliyah Boston first in the WNBA All-Star Game draft. Napheesa Collier selected Breanna Stewart as her top pick, shaping two dynamic rosters. The WNBA All-Star Game tips off July 19 in Indianapolis.
WNBA All-Star Draft Quick Looks
- Caitlin Clark earned the No. 1 draft pick via fan votes.
- Clark chose Aliyah Boston, her Indiana Fever teammate, first.
- Napheesa Collier selected Breanna Stewart as her top pick.
- Clark’s starters include Wilson, Ionescu, Sabally, Boston.
- Collier picked Bueckers, Gray, Ogwumike for her lineup.
- Angel Reese landed on Collier’s team after Clark passed.
- Multiple rookies make their WNBA All-Star debut.
- Coaches Reeve and Brondello traded teams post-draft.
- The All-Star Game happens July 19 in Indianapolis.
- Clark’s Olympic snub still echoes ahead of the game.
Deep Look
Caitlin Clark Selects Aliyah Boston First Overall In WNBA All-Star Draft, Collier Picks Stewart
WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark made Indiana Fever teammate Aliyah Boston her first pick Tuesday night, kicking off the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game draft in New York.
Clark, who earned captain status and the top draft selection thanks to dominating fan votes, followed through on her hint that Boston and Kelsey Mitchell would be her top choices for Team Clark.
“I feel good. My team is very well-rounded. Love the team we have to start — the first five, I think we’re off to a good start,” Clark told reporters after the draft.
Clark’s starting five will include New York Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson, Phoenix’s Satou Sabally, and Boston, alongside herself.
Collier Goes With Stewart As Top Pick
Across the draft stage, fellow captain Napheesa Collier chose Unrivaled business partner and New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart with her first pick. Collier’s star-studded lineup features Atlanta Dream’s Allisha Gray, Seattle Storm’s Nneka Ogwumike, and Dallas Wings rookie sensation Paige Bueckers.
“We’re dynamic, got people that can score at all levels, a point guard,” Collier said of her selections.
Angel Reese Joins Collier’s Squad
One of the night’s notable moves came when Clark passed on drafting longtime rival and fellow second-year player Angel Reese. Instead, Collier snapped up Reese as her third pick in the reserve round.
Collier’s reserves also include Phoenix’s Alyssa Thomas, Los Angeles Sparks’ Kelsey Plum, and Atlanta’s Rhyne Howard. Meanwhile, Clark rounded out her bench with Mitchell, Washington rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, Las Vegas’ Jackie Young, and Golden State Valkyries’ Kayla Thornton.
Newcomers Citron, Iriafen, Williams, and Thornton are all making their WNBA All-Star Game debuts.
Coaching Shuffle Adds Drama
When the draft wrapped up, Clark and Collier traded head coaches, returning Minnesota Lynx’s Cheryl Reeve to Collier’s side for better team chemistry. Reeve, who led Team USA to gold at the Paris Olympics last year, has drawn controversy from some Clark supporters for the guard’s Olympic roster omission — though Reeve has insisted she wasn’t involved in selection decisions.
Sandy Brondello of the New York Liberty will coach Team Clark during the All-Star Game.
Spotlight On Indianapolis
The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game is set for July 19 in Indianapolis, promising a highly anticipated showdown featuring league stars, rising rookies, and perhaps a bit of extra drama between Clark and Reese.
Fans will be eager to see if Team Clark or Team Collier emerges victorious — and whether Clark’s star power can extend to the All-Star stage.
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