Caitlin Clark leads WNBA first returns All-Star voting

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After a record-setting rookie season for the Indiana Fever and an impressive start to her 2025 campaign, the WNBA revealed its first return on voting for the 2025 All-Star Game on Friday, with guard Caitlin Clark leading all players.
Clark, who missed five games with a left quadriceps strain, averages 19.9 points on 41.7% shooting from the field, 35.5% from 3-point territory, and 79.4% from the free throw line in seven games played so far.
While the former Hawkeye had an off-performance Thursday night against the Golden State Valkyries, Clark continues to be a driving force for the Fever and the television viewership numbers for the league overall.
Joining Clark atop the first round of All-Star voting is Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, followed by fellow Fever forward Aaliyah Boston, Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson, and New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart rounding out the top five.
Regarding what makes up the voting numbers, fans account for 50%, while all current players and a media panel will account for 25% each. The fan voting portion of balloting ends Saturday, June 28.
With this year's WNBA All-Star game taking place from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., the overwhelming vote for Clark is not surprising, considering her iconic global reputation and outstanding on-court performance.
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