Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky ahead Angel Reese may go from rivals to teammates within the WNBA All-Star Recreation on July 20 in Phoenix, Arizona.
The WNBA just lately revealed its first spherical of fan voting for the All-Star Recreation. Unsurprisingly, the extremely touted rookies have been among the many leaders. Clark garnered the second-most votes (216,247), whereas Reese had the seventh-most (118,490), by way of CBS Sports activities’ Jack Maloney.
“I believe each of us would most likely let you know our focus is on taking part in basketball, and if that works out for the each of us, nice, that will be a number of enjoyable — we have by no means performed collectively,” Clark mentioned Sunday following an 88-87 loss to the Sky. “I suppose I do not actually know what all goes into how they choose the All-Star crew — I am new to the league. I do know fan vote is a part of it, however there’s additionally different standards, it is not simply fan vote. She’s had an amazing season, and if that was to occur, I am certain individuals would adore it.”
Fan voting, which closes on June 29, accounts for 50% of the ultimate tally, whereas participant and media voting counts for 25%, respectively. If Clark and Reese end among the many high 10 vote-getters, they’re going to safe a spot within the sport.
The WNBA All-Star Recreation options Group USA vs. Group WNBA. Since Clark and Reese did not make the Olympic crew, they might be assigned to Group WNBA. The official rosters will likely be revealed on July 3.
Regardless, Clark and Reese have cemented themselves as clear Rookie of the 12 months favorites and are serving to the league develop into extra widespread. CBS Sports activities just lately shared that the matchup between the Sky and Fever on June 16 was the most-watched WNBA sport on any community in 23 years, averaging 2.25 million viewers.
