The excitement for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game is heating up as the league has officially unveiled its complete roster. Caitlin Clark, the dynamic Indiana Fever guard, has been named a captain for the event, joining Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx, who will lead the Western Conference. After announcing the starters earlier last week, the WNBA followed up on Sunday by revealing the list of reserves — a group that includes Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese, whose strong performance this season made her selection all but expected.
Clark and Reese will both take the court as All-Stars, but the intrigue doesn’t stop there. As captain, Clark will participate in drafting her team on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. ET, a moment that could either renew tensions or signal a new chapter in her evolving relationship with Reese. With Reese headed to her second consecutive All-Star appearance, the big question is whether Clark will choose her longtime rival as a teammate.
Their history traces back to college basketball, where they were central figures in one of the most talked-about championship games in recent memory. In the 2023 NCAA Women’s National Championship, Reese, then starring for LSU, directed a bold “you can’t see me” taunt toward Clark, who played for Iowa, just before sealing LSU’s 102–85 title victory. That moment ignited a fierce and widely discussed rivalry, placing both players at the heart of national sports conversations.
Since entering the WNBA, that competitive fire has only intensified. Clark and Reese have frequently found themselves compared on the path to Rookie of the Year honors, with fans and analysts closely watching every matchup between the two. Their fierce battles on the court have added an extra layer of drama to the season, blending athletic excellence with a gripping personal storyline.
One of the more memorable moments of their young pro careers came during the first game of the current season, when Clark delivered a hard foul on Reese during a second-chance play. The incident escalated quickly, stirring reactions from teammates and fans alike, and further fueling their competitive narrative. With the All-Star Game on the horizon, all eyes will be on Clark’s team draft decision — a choice that could either stir old tensions or create an unexpected alliance on one of the league’s biggest stages.
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