Fresh off their 17th win of the season, Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve didn’t hold back when asked about the upcoming WNBA All-Star Game. Her issue wasn’t about who the game will feature, it was about who it won’t.
Cheryl Reeve Criticizes All-Star Selections After Latest Lynx Win
Reeve, who will coach Caitlin Clark’s All-Star team later this month, voiced frustration over the limited representation of her squad in the midseason showcase. Despite the Lynx owning the league’s best record at 17-2, only two of her players, Napheesa Collier and Courtney Williams, were selected.
Lynx Lead League, But Lack All-Star Recognition
In Sunday’s 80-75 comeback win over the Chicago Sky, Collier and Williams powered the Lynx again. Collier dropped 21 points and pulled down seven boards, while Williams stuffed the stat sheet with 25 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
Yet Reeve felt that more of her roster deserved recognition.
“I don’t know why only Phee and Courtney are All-Stars when you have the best team in the league by a few games,” she said. “There are teams that are below us in the standings by a lot that have three All-Stars. Historically, teams at the top get a minimum of three, oftentimes four.”
McBride Left Off, Reeve Raises Eyebrows
One omission Reeve specifically highlighted was Kayla McBride. The veteran guard is averaging 15.1 points, 3.5 assists and shooting efficiently—but wasn’t chosen. Reeve noted that the coach-selected reserve guards included Sonia Citron (Mystics), Skylar Diggins (Storm) and Rhyne Howard (Dream).
“We are disappointed that the coaches voted for three guards in their selection for All-Stars,” Reeve added.
The coach cited recent trends: the 2024 Liberty had three All-Stars as the top seed, and the 2023 champion Aces had four. That precedent made the Lynx's lighter representation harder to understand.
Clark Headlines All-Star Night in Indy
Reeve will still be front and center for the All-Star festivities, coaching the team captained by Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. The rookie sensation earned the most fan votes and will lead one of the squads when the game tips off July 19 in Indianapolis.
But even with the spotlight on Clark and the league’s rising popularity, Reeve’s message was clear—winning should count for more in All-Star voting.
And with the Lynx still dominating, her words may grow louder with every game they win.