Dominique Malonga made history during her first WNBA All-Star appearance, becoming the youngest player to record a double-double in the event. The 20-year-old finished with 12 points and 13 rebounds while adding the All-Star Game’s first dunk since 2022.
What happened
Malonga reached the milestone on one of the WNBA’s biggest stages, turning her All-Star debut into a record-setting performance. Her work on the glass pushed her to 13 rebounds, giving her one more rebound than point and securing the double-double.
The dunk added another defining moment to her appearance. No player had dunked in the event since 2022, giving Malonga a second distinction from the same game.
Afterward, Malonga expressed gratitude for the opportunity to leave her mark. The performance allowed her to do so through both a historic statistical achievement and one of the event’s signature highlights.
Why it matters
Malonga’s first career All-Star selection placed her alongside the league’s established stars. She responded by producing a performance that stood out beyond the recognition of being selected.
The achievement also adds to the progress Malonga has made in her second WNBA season. She entered All-Star weekend averaging 15.9 points and 7.4 rebounds, numbers that established the foundation for her first appearance in the event.
Her age sharpened the significance of the result. At 20, Malonga did more than participate in her first All-Star Game: She established a new youngest-player benchmark for a double-double.
By the numbers
Malonga’s final line featured 12 points and 13 rebounds. The single-rebound difference between the two totals was enough to put her in double figures in both categories and secure the record.
Those 13 rebounds also exceeded her regular-season average entering the weekend. Her 12 points came in below her 15.9-point season average, but the combined production created the defining statistical line of her All-Star debut.
The dunk supplied a separate piece of historical context. It ended the event’s four-year stretch without one and gave Malonga a highlight to accompany the double-double mark.
What to watch next
Malonga now returns to regular-season play for the second half of her 2026 campaign. The focus shifts from a breakthrough All-Star appearance to how she builds on the production that earned her a place in the event.
Her first All-Star weekend leaves a clear benchmark: 12 points, 13 rebounds, a dunk and a youngest-player record. The next stage is carrying that momentum into the remainder of her second WNBA season.