In early fan voting for the upcoming WNBA All-Star Game, A'ja Wilson currently leads the pack with just over a thousand votes ahead of Caitlin Clark. Wilson, known for her exceptional performance this season, is averaging 27.9 points and 11.3 rebounds, garnering a total of 217,773 votes. Clark closely trails with 216,427 votes, showcasing a tight competition at the top.
Aliyah Boston, a teammate of Clark's from Indiana, holds the third spot in the voting, trailing the leaders by approximately 40,000 votes. Breanna Stewart of New York and Arike Ogunbowale of Dallas secure the fourth and fifth positions, respectively, in the fan voting.
Notably, Angel Reese of Chicago stands at seventh place, representing the only rookie in the top 10. Other rookies, Cameron Brink and Kate Martin, narrowly missed the top 10, securing the 11th and 12th spots in the voting.
The WNBA All-Star Game, scheduled for July 20 in Phoenix, will feature a matchup between the WNBA All-Stars and the U.S. Olympic team. The selection of All-Stars is determined by a combination of fan votes (50%), current WNBA players (25%), and media (25%).
Following the conclusion of the voting process, the top 10 players with the highest votes will be named as All-Star Game participants. Players who are part of the U.S. Olympic team will remain with their respective teams. The remaining spots on the WNBA All-Star team will be filled by the league's coaches, selecting from the next 36 highest vote-getters, ensuring a balance of post players and guards.
Coaches are prohibited from voting for their own players in the selection process. The final rosters for the WNBA All-Star Game are set to be announced on July 2, building anticipation for the exciting event.
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