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- Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark will not participate in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game or the 3-Point Contest due to injury.
- The league’s Rookie of the Year and NCAA’s all-time leading scorer cited the need to rest her body following a series of injuries that have impacted her debut season.
- Clark was recently sidelined from Wednesday night’s game against the New York Liberty with a right-groin injury. She has also missed games earlier this year due to a left-groin strain and a quad issue.
Clark’s absence is a major blow to the All-Star Weekend festivities, especially since the event is being held in Indianapolis—home to the Indiana Fever and a city where Clark’s arrival has sparked a resurgence in women’s basketball enthusiasm. She was one of the most anticipated players at the event and had been set to compete in the highly anticipated 3-Point Contest against defending champion Sabrina Ionescu of the Liberty.
Despite her withdrawal from on-court activities, Clark confirmed she will still be involved in the weekend. She plans to attend the events at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and support her teammates from the sidelines, where she will help coach under Sandy Brondello.
“I’m 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,” Clark said in her statement. “I will still be at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for all the action and I’m looking forward to helping Sandy coach our team to a win. Can’t wait to see you all out there!”
Clark was the top vote-getter in this year’s All-Star fan ballot, receiving over 1.29 million votes—more than any other player. That honor earned her a captain’s role, highlighting her growing influence in the league despite being in her first season.
Known for her resilience, Clark had never missed a single game due to injury during her college career. Her absence underscores the physical demands of transitioning into the professional league and the importance of managing player health in a packed WNBA season.
Still, Clark remained optimistic and proud of her city’s moment in the spotlight.
“I’m so excited for Indy to host WNBA All-Star this weekend,” she added. “I know this will be the best All-Star yet.”
Her presence off the court—and the excitement she continues to generate—ensures she will remain a central figure in what promises to be a landmark weekend for women’s basketball.
