The 2025 WNBA All-Star Recreation was speculated to be an Indiana Fever showcase, however Caitlin Clark’s premature groin damage put an unlucky wrench in these plans. Nonetheless, whereas Clark will watch the sport from the bench, her absence creates a chance for teammate Kelsey Mitchell.
Mitchell was in the end chosen to exchange Clark within the All-Star Recreation beginning lineup, based on Indy Star reporter Chloe Peterson. Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes acquired her first All-Star nod in Clark’s stead, however will come off the bench, with Mitchell taking the vacant beginning spot.
Mitchell will begin subsequent to Sabrina Ionescu, Jackie Younger, A’ja Wilson and Aliyah Boston for Group Clark. Younger can be changing an injured Satou Sabally. Sykes will come off the bench with Gabby Williams, Kayla Thornton, Kiki Iriafen, Brionna Jones and Sonia Citron.
Group Clark will face a beginning lineup of Napheesa Collier, Paige Bueckers, Breanna Stewart, Allisha Grey and Nneka Ogwumike for Group Collier. Courtney Williams, Skylar Diggins, Alyssa Thomas, Angel Reese, Kelsey Plum and Kayla McBride make up Group Collier’s reserves.
The 2025 WNBA All-Star Recreation ideas off at 8:30 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and will likely be broadcast on ABC. Though Clark won’t be taking part in, she will likely be on the bench and aiding Sandy Brondello with teaching her staff.
Kelsey Mitchell headlines Fever’s 2025 All-Star representatives
With out Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell grew to become the Fever’s high participant throughout All-Star weekend. Nonetheless, as hosts of the 2025 annual occasion, Indiana was nicely represented.
Not solely will Boston be a part of Mitchell on the courtroom for Group Clark, however sharpshooter Lexie Hull additionally participated within the three-point contest. Hull changed Clark, who was anticipated to make her debut within the occasion. Regardless of Hull’s season-long success from deep, she didn’t fare nicely within the contest that finally went again to Ionescu.
The Fever’s most attention-grabbing gimmick of the weekend will definitely be backup guard Sydney Colson, who’s making her stand-up comedy debut at Fever Fest on Saturday evening. Hosted by comic Kevin Hart, the occasion will begin shortly earlier than the All-Star Recreation on the Everwise Amphitheater.