The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game is already generating massive buzz — and the excitement just reached a whole new level. It was officially announced today that Cheryl Reeve, head coach of the Minnesota Lynx and one of the most respected figures in women’s basketball, will lead Team WNBA in this year’s All-Star matchup, and that means she will be coaching none other than rookie sensation Caitlin Clark.
This headline-making pairing is set to be one of the highlights of the All-Star weekend, as fans prepare to watch two of the game’s biggest names join forces. Reeve, a four-time WNBA champion and former Coach of the Year, is known for her tough, disciplined style and her ability to get the best out of elite talent. Coaching Clark — the league’s most electrifying newcomer — promises fireworks.
“Caitlin is a competitor, a playmaker, and a student of the game,” Reeve said in a press conference following the announcement. “She’s going to be fun to coach, and I’m excited to be part of her first All-Star experience.”
Clark, who has drawn record-breaking viewership to the WNBA in her rookie season with the Indiana Fever, was voted into the 2025 All-Star Game by fans, media, and players alike. She has averaged 17.5 points, 6.2 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game, and continues to wow audiences with deep three-point shots, fast-break passes, and her undeniable charisma on and off the court.
Her reaction to the announcement was filled with excitement and respect.
“Coach Reeve is a legend. I’ve looked up to her for a long time,” Clark said. “To get the chance to learn from her, even if just for a weekend, is something I won’t take for granted. I’m just going to soak it all in.”
The All-Star Game, which will take place in San Francisco this year, will once again feature Team WNBA vs. Team USA, a format that allows the league’s top international and non-Olympic players to face off against the U.S. national team preparing for the 2025 global tournament. Clark, not yet a full-time member of Team USA, will play for Team WNBA — giving fans a glimpse at what the future could look like for USA Basketball.
Cheryl Reeve, who also serves as the head coach of the USA Women’s National Team, is uniquely positioned to evaluate Clark up close. While some critics have questioned whether Clark is ready to join the Olympic roster, others believe her performance under Reeve’s guidance at the All-Star Game could be a turning point in her international basketball journey.
“I’ll definitely be watching how she responds to high-level competition,” Reeve noted. “But more than anything, I just want her to enjoy the moment and play her game.”
The pairing also puts Clark alongside other WNBA stars such as Arike Ogunbowale, Satou Sabally, and Aliyah Boston — her Fever teammate. The chemistry between Clark and Boston has been steadily improving throughout the season, and this All-Star showcase could further solidify their dynamic duo status.
Fans are already predicting fireworks. “Caitlin throwing logo assists to Satou? Are you kidding me?” one fan tweeted. “Coach Reeve about to unleash a monster squad.”
While the All-Star Game is known for its fun atmosphere, the competition has become increasingly serious in recent years. With so much attention on Clark, and Reeve’s intense coaching style, this year’s matchup may carry a little extra weight.
Ticket sales for All-Star weekend have surged since the announcement, and league officials are expecting a record-breaking television audience. The 2025 event is shaping up to be the most watched and talked about All-Star Game in WNBA history — thanks in large part to Caitlin Clark’s growing star power and the coaching genius of Cheryl Reeve.
Whether it’s Clark draining threes from the logo or Reeve calling the perfect set play, fans are in for something special. This unexpected but thrilling combination may only last one weekend, but it could mark the beginning of something much bigger.
As the countdown to the All-Star Game begins, one thing is certain: Caitlin Clark and Cheryl Reeve are ready to make history together
