Introduction to Angel Reese’s All-Star Nod
Angel Reese is an All-Star for the second straight year. The Sky forward was selected by the league’s head coaches as one of 12 reserves for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, which will be held July 19 in Indianapolis. She’s the only Sky player named to the list.
Reese’s Performance This Season
Reese is averaging a double-double, leads the league in rebounding with 12.6 per game and ranks fifth in steals with 1.8. And she’s done it while acknowledging the early part of the season was a struggle. She set a goal to improve her layup percentage — which was below 50% as a rookie — but her efficiency actually got worse to start the season. She felt like she was going through a “storm,” but she didn’t panic. Over the last nine games, she’s shot 58% at the rim, more in line with players of her caliber.
Notable Achievements
Even during that early stretch, other parts of her game shined. Rebounding records, for example, she sets like clockwork. She cracked the top 10 in Sky franchise history in rebounds as a sophomore. She became the first player in league history with four straight games of 15 or more rebounds. And she was the fastest player ever to reach 500 points and 500 rebounds, beating one of her mentors, Tina Charles.
Coach’s Perspective
“You can get caught up in the numbers, but it’s the little things she does that don’t get noticed,” head coach Tyler Marsh said after Reese scored a season-high 24 points against the Sparks. “Her ability to relieve pressure while handling. Her ability to push in transition. Players with that kind of responsibility — you trust them.” In other words: what makes Reese special isn’t any one thing, it’s the sheer number of things she can do over the course of a game.
Capitalizing on Versatility
Capitalizing on that versatility has been Marsh’s most creative project this season. Reese has tapped into some of her roots as a wing, initiating the offense and finding backdoor cutters on the perimeter. She is third among forwards in assists. Marsh’s vision for Reese came to life in a signature performance against Charles and the Sun in Connecticut. Reese recorded the first triple-double of her career, and the first for the Sky since now-Lynx guard Courtney Williams in 2023. It was the clearest example yet of what Marsh is building: a system that runs through Reese’s versatility.
Other All-Star Reserves
Joining Reese as All-Star reserves are: Sparks’ Kelsey Plum, Aces’ Jackie Young, Mystics’ Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, Valkyries’ Kayla Thornton, Storm’s Gabby Williams, Dream’s Rhyne Howard, Fever’s Kelsey Mitchell and Lynx’s Courtney Williams. All-Star captains Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier will draft rosters from the pool of starters and reserves on Tuesday, July 8.
Conclusion
Angel Reese’s second straight All-Star nod is a testament to her hard work and dedication to the sport. Her versatility and ability to perform in multiple aspects of the game make her a valuable asset to the Sky. As the WNBA All-Star Game approaches, fans can expect to see Reese showcase her skills alongside other top players in the league.
FAQs
- Q: When is the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game?
A: The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game will be held on July 19 in Indianapolis. - Q: How many Sky players were named to the All-Star list?
A: Angel Reese is the only Sky player named to the list. - Q: What is Angel Reese averaging this season?
A: Reese is averaging a double-double, with 12.6 rebounds per game and ranks fifth in steals with 1.8. - Q: Who are the All-Star captains?
A: Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier are the All-Star captains. - Q: When will the All-Star captains be drafting rosters?
A: The All-Star captains will draft rosters from the pool of starters and reserves on Tuesday, July 8.
