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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 KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· 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 San Antonio
San Antonio 's absence from the WNBA All-Star roster is a reminder that the city's basketball fans will have to look elsewhere for local representation in the exhibition game. With no players from the area selected, attention will turn to the visiting teams that come to town, and the potential for future talent to emerge from local colleges and universities. The All-Star draft, led by honorary general managers Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon, featured a mix of established stars and rising players, but none with ties to San Antonio. As the WNBA continues to grow in popularity, the city's basketball enthusiasts will be watching to see if any local connections can be made in future drafts or through community outreach programs. For now, fans will have to content themselves with following the careers of players like A'ja Wilson, the number one pick in the All-Star draft, and other top talent from around the league.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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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