The WNBA has officially announced the starters for the 2024 All-Star Game, featuring a roster determined by a weighted system of fan, player, and media voting. The game, scheduled for July 20 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, will showcase a team of WNBA All-Stars competing against the USA Basketball Women’s National Team as part of the lead-up to the Paris Olympics.
How the 2024 WNBA All-Star Starters Were Selected
According to the official WNBA release, the selection process utilized a balanced voting structure. Fan voting accounted for 50% of the final result, while current WNBA players and a select media panel each contributed 25%.
To qualify for the starting lineup, players were ranked by position within each of the three voting groups. The weighted scores identified the top 10 players overall. The starters for the 2024 game include:
- A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces)
- Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever)
- Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty)
- Aliyah Boston (Indiana Fever)
- Satou Sabally (Dallas Wings)
- DeWanna Bonner (Connecticut Sun)
- Chelsea Gray (Las Vegas Aces)
- Kelsey Plum (Las Vegas Aces)
- Jackie Young (Las Vegas Aces)
- Nneka Ogwumike (Seattle Storm)
Format and Roster Implications
The 2024 edition of the midseason showcase deviates from the traditional conference-based or captain-draft format. Because the USA Women’s National Team is preparing for the 2024 Paris Olympics, the league opted for a "USA vs. The WNBA" exhibition.
The players named as All-Star starters represent the top vote-getters from across the league. Those who were named All-Stars but were also selected for the USA National Team roster will compete for the USA squad. The remaining All-Stars will form the WNBA team to face them. This format serves as a final tune-up for the Olympic team before they head to France.
How Reserves Are Chosen
While the starting 10 have been finalized through the voting process, the remaining roster spots are determined by league head coaches. According to WNBA league policy, each head coach submits a ballot for the reserves, consisting of three guards, five frontcourt players, and four additional players regardless of position. Coaches are prohibited from voting for players on their own rosters.
Key Dates for All-Star Weekend
The 2024 All-Star festivities are condensed into a high-intensity schedule in Phoenix:
- July 19: WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge.
- July 20: The WNBA All-Star Game at the Footprint Center.
The event highlights the league’s current growth, particularly with the influx of high-profile rookies and the continued dominance of established veterans like A’ja Wilson, who led all players in fan voting. Fans can catch the action broadcast nationally, with specific network details typically confirmed by the league in the days preceding the event.
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