A'ja Wilson fouls former South Carolina teammate Allisha Gray trying to block shot during WNBA All-Star Game
A’ja Wilson and Allisha Gray once wore the same uniform representing South Carolina in college during the 2016-17 season. But that doesn’t mean Wilson won’t let her competitive streak shine through when the chance arises, and with a bit of humor.
Wilson, as has been documented, was hunting a blocked shot on Gray during WNBA action in the past, a privilege she eventually managed during a Las Vegas Aces-Atlanta Dream game. And while Wilson got her block on the former teammate — to cash in after Gray said it wouldn’t happen — she got another go at it during the matchup between Team USA and the WNBA All Stars.
And Wilson, repping Team USA, couldn’t believe she got called for the foul in the moment.
And it was a close matchup between Team USA and the WNBA All Stars at the half. Team USA entered the break with a 54-52 lead.
Angel Reese stood up for a teammate she felt was snubbed from a selection
Angel Reese believes Chennedy Carter should be with her this weekend in Phoenix at the WNBA All-Star Game. Carter tweeted her support for her teammate ahead of the game on Saturday, prompting Reese to respond with a quote tweet.
The Chicago Sky rookie said Carter was deserving of an All-Star nod herself for the performance she has had over the first half of this season.
“You should be here but i’m playing for you today CHENNDOLL!” Reese wrote.
Carter is in her first season with the Sky after spending the 2023 season playing overseas. The former No. 4 overall pick in the 2020 draft, she came off the bench for the first 12 games before entering the starting lineup.
Since then the former Texas A&M guard has been one of the most electrifying players on the roster with 21.4 points, 3.1 assists and 1.5 steals across her 12 starts. She is also shooting 51.7% from the field and has shown an elite ability and quickness in getting to the rim.
Carter previously played two seasons with the Atlanta Dream and was named the runner up for Rookie of the Year in 2020. However, the team traded her to the Los Angeles Sparks the following season. The Sparks waived her after only one year.
After playing in Turkey the following season, Carter appears to have found the right fit for herself under Chicago coach Teresa Weatherspoon. It’s certainly been somewhat of a revival for her career and perhaps if she keeps it up she will have a chance at being an All-Star next season.