The WNBA midseason showcase, held in Indianapolis, came to a close after Team Collier took center stage. The team’s 151-131 victory over Team Clark capped off a weekend of exciting events, including the All-Star Game and skills competition.
Collier was the standout star of the weekend, setting an All-Star single-game points record with 36+ points in Saturday’s game. Her performance was just one highlight from a weekend filled with impressive displays from WNBA players. Storm star Nneka Ogwumike had 16 points, while Lynx guards Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman provided fans with a behind-the-scenes look at All-Star festivities through their “Stud Budz” Twitch streams.
The weekend also saw Unrivaled announce NIL deals with 14 top college basketball players, including LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson and JuJu Watkins. The signing class includes players from several top programs and is seen as a sign of the upstart winter league’s growing influence in the basketball landscape.
Despite some criticisms of the event’s format and length, commissioner Cathy Engelbert acknowledged that there is room for improvement and plans to explore new ideas and formats in the future. The WNBA has come a long way since its broadcasting days, but fans still want more – perhaps even an All-Star tournament like Unrivaled’s one-on-one competition.
The event also saw several standout performances from WNBA players, including Mystics rookie Kiki Iriafen’s 17-point, 10-rebound double-double and Valkyries All-Star Kayla Thornton’s 15-point, 11-rebound performance. The highlight of the weekend was Collier’s record-breaking performance, cementing her status as a top contender for MVP.
Overall, the WNBA midseason showcase wrapped up with a bang, delivering an exciting conclusion to a weekend filled with thrilling moments and impressive performances from some of the league’s top players.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6504368/2025/07/20/wnba-all-star-game-winners-losers