Napheesa Collier is riding high in the spotlight, and now she’s bringing some star power with her. Paige Bueckers, the former UConn sensation, is set to make her highly anticipated regular-season debut in the 2025 WNBA season. And with the All-Star Game on the horizon, fans are buzzing.
During the live 2025 WNBA All-Star draft on ESPN, Collier, teaming up with Caitlin Clark as co-captains, stunned viewers by selecting Bueckers as her team’s eighth overall starter. Moreover, her reaction to the reunion said it all, and her two-word response on social media instantly went viral.
Napheesa Collier ‘Can’t Wait’ To Play With Paige Bueckers
In a little two-word comment, Collier conveyed her excitement about playing alongside Paige Bueckers on X. She included a photo of them together along with the words, “Can’t wait.”
Bueckers will co-team up on Team Collier with Nneka Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart, and Allisha Grey. Angel Reese, Kelsey Plum, Skylar Diggins, and Alyssa Thomas are among the team’s reserves. Cheryl Reese will be their coach.
This season, Bueckers is the only rookie to be selected as an All-Star starter. Only a few months into her professional career, she received her first All-Star selection. This year, Gabby Williams, a former UConn Huskie, also received her first selection, although as a reserve. Stewart is making her eighth appearance, while Collier is making his fifth.
Napheesa Collier and Paige Buecker Will Play Against Team Clark
The WNBA season is progressing swiftly, and the midway mark is rapidly coming. This indicates that the All-Star break is almost approaching! The midseason showcase will be even more exciting this year. Caitlin Clark and Collier will be the captains this year for their respective teams. This year, the league’s schedule has grown from 40 to 44 games, demonstrating its increasing popularity.
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Have you seen anything like this before? For the first time ever, the captains of the two WNBA All-Star teams selected their preferred players, stuck by them, and refused to change their minds despite the possibility of trading. However, they ended up trading coaches live during the All-Star draft broadcast, which was a surprising turn of events.
CC traded NY Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello for Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve. Clark now has an opportunity to be coached by Brondello. Collier retained her own head coach, which makes things easier for her.
With the WNBA All-Star in full throttle, we could expect an all-out war. All women have a chance to show their game. With Collier and Bueckers on the same page, the All-Star games are going to be interesting.
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