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Mystics guard Sonia Citron reacts to reuniting with Caitlin Clark in upcoming WNBA All-Star Game

Washington Mystics rookie Sonia Citron opened up about being drafted by Caitlin Clark for the WNBA All-Star game.

Caitlin Clark at the 2024 WNBA All-Star game
Ā© Alex Slitz/Getty ImagesCaitlin Clark at the 2024 WNBA All-Star game

Rookie standout Sonia Citron will join Caitlin Clark on the court again—this time as teammates at the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis. The Washington Mystics guard was selected as a reserve by Clark during the recent All-Star draft, setting up a reunion that stretches back to their days on the FIBA U19 World Cup team.

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Clark, who was named an All-Star captain for the second straight year, drafted Citron as reserve, after securing her Indiana Fever teammates Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, as well as Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu and Las Vegas Aces’ three-time MVP, A’ja Wilson. 

ā€œYeah, I’m excited,ā€ Citron said on the Between the Lines podcast with WNBA legend Lisa Leslie. ā€œI think we’re young, we got a bunch of shooters, a little bit of everything. Just really excited to play with Caitlin, with Sabrina [Ionescu], with all the people on our team…I have played with Caitlin before…we both made the U19 World Cup team,ā€ she added. 

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Citron’s performance in her rookie campaign has drawn attention. The 21-year-old is averaging 14.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, helping Washington to a 10-10 record. The Mystics currently sit third in the Eastern Conference and seventh overall in the WNBA standings.

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Sonia Citron of the Washington Mystics (Getty Images)

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Rounding Team Clark is Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (No. 7). The other reserves were Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams (pick No. 12), forward Kiki Iriafen (No. 16), Aces guard Jackie Young (No. 18) and Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton (No. 20).

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On the other hand, Collier selected forward Breanna Stewart, a longtime teammate from both UConn and USA Basketball, with the second overall pick. Rounding out Team Collier’s starting five are Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (fourth pick), Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike (sixth pick), and Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (eighth pick).

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Her bench selections include Lynx teammate and guard Courtney Williams (ninth pick), Storm guard Skylar Diggins (11th), Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (13th), Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (15th), Sparks guard Kelsey Plum (17th), and Atlanta’s Rhyne Howard (19th).

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, taking place on July 19 in Indianapolis, is expected to deliver an offensive showcase. With Clark and Collier each leading their own stacked lineups, the night promises a thrilling mix of perimeter shooting and uptempo basketball.

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