The 2025 WNBA All-Star weekend in Indianapolis was gearing up to be an exciting event, with Caitlin Clark at the center of it all. But the glamor of the All-Star has taken a pinch of salt. Unfortunately, Indiana Fever star and league sensation Caitlin Clark will be sidelined from both the STARRY 3-Point Contest and the All-Star Game due to a right groin injury, which means, despite fans’ unwillingness, replacements are in order.
Clark, often celebrated as the league’s top draw, shared her deep disappointment for missing out on the big event. Taking to her social media handles, the Fever star mentioned: “I am incredibly sad and disappointed to say I can’t participate in the 3-Point Contest or the All-Star Game. I have to rest my body.” And it is no ordinary roster rest as she suffered a groin injury. Clark, continuing in the post, added, “I will still be at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for all the action, and I’m looking forward to helping the New York Liberty coach, Sandy (Brondello), coach our team to a win.”
For the highly anticipated 3-Point Contest, a familiar face from the Indiana Fever roster will take the stage. Guard Lexie Hull has officially been chosen to replace her injured teammate in Friday evening’s showdown, marking her debut in the All-Star festivities. Hull’s steady scoring and knack for opening up the floor have turned her into a key player for the Fever.
Hull’s selection talks volumes about her impressive shooting skills this season. She currently holds the fourth-highest three-point percentage in the WNBA at an impressive 46.8%. Hull has been putting up an average of 7.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.1 steals over 23 games, spending about 27.3 minutes on the court each time. Now in her fourth season with the WNBA, this 6-foot-1 guard.
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She will face off against a talented lineup that includes Sonia Citron from the Washington Mystics, Allisha Gray of the Atlanta Dream, Kelsey Plum from the LA Sparks, and Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty. The STARRY 3-Point Contest, along with the Kia WNBA Skills Challenge, will be broadcast live on ESPN from Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 8 p.m. ET on Friday. But who will replace the irreplaceable Clark on the All-Star roster?
Who is Caitlin Clark’s Replacement in the WNBA All-Star Game 2025?
While Lexie Hull takes on the challenge of the long-range shootout, another star will step into Clark’s prestigious role in the main event. Brittney Sykes, a guard for the Washington Mystics, has been officially named as Caitlin Clark’s replacement for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, which is a separate event from the 3-Point Contest.
This is a significant moment for Sykes, a veteran guard and two-time WNBA steals leader, as it marks her first career All-Star selection, as missing her out got fans raged. Her impactful play and defensive skills have rightfully earned her this honor. Sykes’s versatility is evident in her season averages, where she’s putting up 17.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game. Sykes will join Team Clark, where Clark was originally set to serve as team captain, highlighting her huge popularity and influence in the league.
Clark’s absence from the court during the All-Star festivities stems from a season that’s been tough due to injuries. Earlier this season, she missed five games between May and June because of a quad injury, and then another four games in late June due to an initial groin issue, which she unfortunately re-aggravated just this week.
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Despite Clark’s absence from the court, her presence will still be felt at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game is set to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday and will be broadcast across ABC, Disney+, and ESPN+, promising a showcase of the league’s top talent. What will the final outcome be for an event that, despite facing unexpected challenges, seeks to be expanding global audience and the future of WNBA stardom?
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