Basketball

Wilson and Boston Headline WNBA All-Star Starters

Eight‑time veteran A’ja Wilson and rising star Aliyah Boston lead the Chicago All‑Star lineup

The 2024 WNBA All‑Star Game will take place on July 25 at the United Center in Chicago, bringing together the league’s brightest talents for a showcase of skill and competition.

A’ja Wilson, a former South Carolina Gamecock, has been selected as a starter for the eighth time in her career, while teammate Aliyah Boston earns her fourth straight starter nod after a standout season.

Boston topped the frontcourt fan voting and finished fifth among media voters and eighth with players, underscoring her broad appeal across the basketball community.

Fan and Media Voting Highlights

Among guards, Paige Bueckers led fan and player voting, while Olivia Miles was second in media voting behind Bueckers, reflecting a dynamic guard class.

Former Gamecock Allisha Gray placed sixth overall among guards and will join the All‑Star roster as a reserve, marking her fourth consecutive appearance and a sweep of the three‑point shooting and skills events earlier this year.

Kamilla Cardoso, another former Gamecock, is chasing her first All‑Star berth but did not crack the top ten in the initial voting, illustrating the depth of talent vying for the spotlight.

The league’s coaches will finalize the 12 reserve spots, each head coach casting votes for three guards, five frontcourt players and four players of any position, with the restriction that they cannot vote for players on their own teams.

Adding a historic touch, WNBA legends Cynthia Cooper and Theresa Weatherspoon have been appointed as honorary general managers for the event, selecting the two teams to celebrate the league’s 30th season.

With the starters set and the reserves to be announced, anticipation builds for a game that promises to blend veteran excellence with emerging star power on the Chicago stage.

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