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A'ja Wilson is drafted No. 1 as Cooper and Weatherspoon pick WNBA All-Star teams
By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 15, 2026
· 2 min read
Four-time MVP A'ja Wilson was selected first in the WNBA All-Star draft for the exhibition game that will be played on July 25 in Chicago.Acting as honorary general managers, WNBA greats Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon each drafted All-Star teams Wednesday from players that previously were...
Key takeaway This year that would have been Dallas' Paige Bueckers and Indiana's Caitlin Clark.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
In the Houston area, local basketball fans are likely to be interested in the WNBA All-Star draft, particularly with the involvement of Cynthia Cooper, a WNBA great with ties to the region. As an honorary general manager, Cooper's team selection process will be closely watched, especially given her history of success in the sport. With Cooper's team featuring players like Breanna Stewart and Gabby Williams, and Weatherspoon's team boasting A'ja Wilson and Aliyah Boston, the exhibition game on July 25 in Chicago promises to be an exciting matchup. The fact that Dallas' Paige Bueckers and Indiana's Caitlin Clark were assigned to teams instead of serving as captains adds a new layer to the game, and their performances will be of interest to local fans who follow the WNBA. The All-Star game will provide a unique opportunity for fans to see top players from around the league compete against each other.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Four-time MVP A'ja Wilson was selected first in the WNBA All-Star draft for the exhibition game that will be played on July 25 in Chicago.Acting as honorary general managers, WNBA greats Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon each drafted All-Star teams Wednesday from players that previously were...
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