Ogwumike Achieves Milestone With 10th All-Star Selection; Rookie Bueckers Joins As Starter

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Nneka Ogwumike has been recognised for the 10th time in her career as a WNBA All-Star starter. This achievement places her among only five players with at least 10 All-Star selections. She joins Tamika Catchings and Brittney Griner, who also have 10 selections, while Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird lead with 11 and 13, respectively. Ogwumike is currently averaging 17.0 points and 7.9 rebounds for the Seattle Storm.

Paige Bueckers, a rookie drafted first overall by the Dallas Wings, has been named an All-Star starter. She becomes the 10th rookie to earn this honour. In her debut season from UConn, Bueckers is posting averages of 18.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. Caitlin Clark was a starter last season, with Aliyah Boston starting in 2023.

The WNBA revealed its starters for the upcoming All-Star game on July 19 in Indianapolis. Captains Napheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark will draft their teams from these starters and reserves chosen by coaches. Collier leads the league in scoring with an average of 24.4 points per game.

A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart have also been selected as starters, marking their seventh All-Star appearances each. Joining them are Sabrina Ionescu, Allisha Gray, Satou Sabally, and Aliyah Boston to complete the lineup of starters for the event.

The excitement builds as fans anticipate seeing top talents like Ogwumike and Bueckers showcase their skills on one of basketball's biggest stages. The selection of these players highlights their exceptional performances throughout the season and sets the stage for an exciting matchup in Indianapolis.