What happened: Paige Bueckers has been named a starter for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game after leading all players in fan voting. She finished the fan-voting cycle with 1,045,051 votes, the most of any player, and earns the nod as a starter for the second consecutive year.
Why it matters: Topping the entire league in fan votes underscores how quickly Bueckers has become one of the WNBA's biggest draws. Back-to-back starting selections mark her arrival among the league's marquee names and reflect a fan base that has followed her from college into the pros.
By the numbers: Bueckers finished the fan-voting cycle with 1,045,051 votes, the highest total of any player. It is her second straight selection as an All-Star starter. She entered this stretch having already become the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 points and 250 assists.
What to watch: Attention now turns to the full All-Star roster and captain selections ahead of the game in Chicago. Bueckers' vote-leading form will keep the spotlight on her through the second half of the regular season.