2024 WNBA All-Star Game: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese latest rookie duo - ESPN
From setting league records to earning franchise achievements, the WNBA's star-studded 2024 rookie class has had an incredible first few months.
Earlier this month, the class made more history when it was revealed both No. 1 pick Caitlin Clark and No. 7 pick Angel Reese had been named to the league's All-Star team — the first time two rookies have earned All-Star honors since 2014.
It's just the eighth time in league history that two or more players have been named All-Stars as rookies. Here's a look at the seven other times that multiple league debutants have earned the midseason honor in the same year.
Year: 2014
Players: Chiney Ogwumike, Shoni Schimmel
Ogwumike won Rookie of the Year honors after a debut campaign that saw her average over 15 points and 8 rebounds per game, but it was Schimmel who stole the show at the All-Star Game in Phoenix. The former Louisville Cardinal poured in a then-All-Star Game-record 29 points to go with eight assists. She helped the Eastern Conference to an overtime victory en route to winning the game's MVP award.
Year: 2011
Players: Courtney Vandersloot, Maya Moore, Liz Cambage, Danielle Adams
The rookie class at the 2011 WNBA All-Star Game went on to combine for 12 total additional appearances over the course of the players' careers. Headlining the class was Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore, who would go on to win Rookie of the Year at the end of the season. That set the tone for a career that would see her capture league MVP honors in 2014 as well as four titles. Vandersloot wins the award for longevity, however, as the five-time All-Star is still starting games for the New York Liberty at age 35.
Year: 2010
Players: Jayne Appel-Marinelli, Tina Charles
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