Three former UConn Huskies—Paige Bueckers, Napheesa Collier, and Breanna Stewart—have all been named starters for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, spotlighting the program’s sustained impact on the professional stage .
🏀 UConn Trio Set for All-Star Spotlight
1. Paige Bueckers – Rookie Sensation
Topping headlines, Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers secured a starting role in her debut All-Star Game. The No. 1 pick out of UConn has quickly adjusted to the pros, averaging 18.4 points, 5.8 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game . Remarkably, she is just the 10th rookie in WNBA history—and the first since Maya Moore and Sue Bird—to start in her first All-Star appearance . Fans clearly noticed: Bueckers drew the second‑most fan votes among guards, only behind Caitlin Clark .
2. Napheesa Collier – Scoring Powerhouse & Captain
Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier claimed her fifth All-Star selection, anchoring the frontcourt with a league-leading 24.4 points per game, along with 8.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists . Her outstanding performance earned her role as Western Conference captain, receiving over 1.17 million fan votes—second only to Caitlin Clark . Collier is also expected to participate in the high-profile captain’s draft alongside Clark on July 8 .
3. Breanna Stewart – Veteran All‑Star
Breanna Stewart continues her dominance, securing her seventh All-Star Game appearance—and fifth straight as a starter. The New York Liberty forward averages 20.8 points and 6 rebounds, and recently became one of only 20 players in WNBA history to reach the top 20 all-time scorers milestone in under 300 games . A two-time MVP and Finals champ, Stewart remains a central figure in the Liberty’s lineup .
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All-Star Game Snapshot
Date & Location: July 19, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis
Broadcast: ABC (8:30 p.m. ET), with coverage across Disney+ and ESPN+
Selection Process: Fan votes (50%), player votes (25%), media votes (25%) decide starters; coaches then select 12 reserves—ballot due July 6, reserve pool finalized July 8
Draft Event: Captains Clark and Collier to pick rosters on July 8 during WNBA Countdown
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Why It Matters
UConn’s pipeline to the WNBA remains formidable. From Bird and Moore to today’s stars, the Huskies continue to shape league narratives. That three current starters hail from UConn underscores not just talent, but deep-rooted excellence in player development. Bueckers’ historic rookie status, Collier’s scoring supremacy and leadership, and Stewart’s sustained elite play collectively spotlight one of college basketball’s most productive breeding grounds.
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As July heats up, all eyes will be on Indianapolis—especially on this UConn trio—as they represent both their alma mater and the future of women’s basketball.
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