NEW YORK — A’ja Wilson leads Caitlin Clark by just over a thousand votes in early fan voting for the WNBA All-Star Game, the league announced Friday.
Clark’s Indiana teammate Aliyah Boston is third, about 40,000 votes behind the leaders.
Wilson is having an incredible season, averaging 27.9 points and 11.3 rebounds. She has 217,773 votes. Clark is right behind with 216,427.
The Las Vegas Aces star received the most fan votes last season, but that total was only 95,860.
New York’s Breanna Stewart is fourth and Dallas’ Arike Ogunbowale is fifth. Chicago’s Angel Reese is seventh in the voting and is the only other rookie in the top 10. Fellow first-year players Cameron Brink and Kate Martin were just outside the top 10 in 11th and 12th.
Sabrina Ionescu of New York (sixth), Kelsey Plum of Las Vegas (eighth), Napheesa Collier of Minnesota (ninth) and Dearica Hamby of Los Angeles (10th) round out the first 10.
The All-Star Game will be played on July 20 in Phoenix and will pit WNBA All-Stars against the U.S. Olympic team.
All-Stars are picked by a combination of fan vote (50%), current WNBA players (25%) and media (25%).
After voting closes, the top 10 vote-getters will be named as All-Star Game participants, with any players competing for the U.S. on the Olympic team staying on their team. The remainder of the WNBA team will be chosen by the league’s coaches from a pool of the next 36 highest vote-getters, which must include 15 post players and nine guards.
Coaches aren’t allowed to vote for their own players.
The final WNBA All-Star Game rosters will be announced on July 2.
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A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark are two rising stars in the WNBA who are making waves in the league and capturing the attention of fans across the country. Both players have been dominating on the court this season, and their impressive performances have earned them a spot at the top of the fan vote for the upcoming WNBA All-Star game.
A’ja Wilson, who plays for the Las Vegas Aces, has been a force to be reckoned with this season. The 6’5″ forward is averaging 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, making her one of the most versatile players in the league. Wilson’s ability to score in the paint and crash the boards has made her a standout player in the WNBA, and fans have taken notice of her dominant play.
Caitlin Clark, on the other hand, is a rookie guard for the New York Liberty who has been turning heads with her scoring ability. The 6’0″ guard is averaging 17.5 points, 6.7 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game, making her one of the top rookies in the league. Clark’s ability to create her own shot and distribute the ball has made her a valuable asset to the Liberty, and fans have been impressed by her poise and confidence on the court.
Both Wilson and Clark have been leading the fan vote for the WNBA All-Star game, which is set to take place in Las Vegas on July 14th. Fans have been showing their support for these two talented players by voting for them to represent their respective teams in the All-Star game, and it’s clear that Wilson and Clark have made a lasting impression on basketball fans everywhere.
The WNBA All-Star game is a showcase of the top talent in the league, and having players like A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark leading the fan vote is a testament to their skill and popularity among fans. As they continue to excel on the court and make a name for themselves in the WNBA, it’s clear that Wilson and Clark are two players to watch in the future of women’s basketball.
