Angel Reese “Blindsided” by WNBA All-Star Snub — Fans Deliver the Final Blow With One Ruthless Line: “She’s No Caitlin Clark”

She cleared her schedule.
She prepared her statement.
She waited for the call.

But when the 2025 WNBA All-Star roster was finally revealed, one name was shockingly absent — Angel Reese.

What was meant to be a career-defining celebration has quickly turned into heartbreak and backlash, as the Chicago Sky forward finds herself at the center of one of the most heated debates in women’s basketball this year. And while league politics may have played a role in the omission, it’s what fans are now saying that truly cuts the deepest.

Sources close to Reese say the 22-year-old was completely blindsided. After weeks of speculation, she was reportedly told to “keep her schedule open” and was even prepared to shoot a feature with a national outlet in anticipation of the selection. Her recent performances on the court — marked by grit, consistent double-doubles, and a growing leadership presence — had many assuming she was a lock.

Instead, her phone stayed silent.

“She’s devastated,” said a source close to Reese’s camp. “But more than anything, she feels disrespected. She knows what she brings to the league — on and off the court.”

But if the WNBA’s silence was the first slap, social media delivered the knockout punch.

The moment the All-Star list went public, fans took to X (formerly Twitter) with a brutal refrain:
“She’s no Caitlin Clark.”

The comparison, however unfair, has since gone viral — and it’s not going away anytime soon.

For months, Reese and Clark have been two sides of the same coin in the WNBA narrative. Their college rivalry brought millions of new viewers to the women’s game, and both entered the professional league with record-breaking attention. But while Clark — now leading in votes and topping merchandise sales — received her All-Star nod with fanfare, Reese was left on the outside looking in.

“She talks a big game,” one viral post read. “But she’s not All-Star material. Clark’s changing the league. Reese is just talking about it.”

Another user didn’t hold back:

“Angel Reese is great for drama, not for dominance. This is the WNBA, not reality TV.”

Ouch.

To her credit, Reese hasn’t responded directly to the snub. Instead, she posted a short but pointed message on Instagram the day after the announcement:
🖤 “Bet.”

Her fans, meanwhile, have rallied around her with the hashtag #ReeseDeservedIt, highlighting her hustle, rebounding stats, and community impact. Many argue that the league has leaned too hard into the Caitlin Clark media wave and left other talented rookies in the shadow.

“She’s earned her place. Period,” said ESPN analyst Monica McNutt. “You don’t average double-doubles in your rookie season and get ignored unless someone’s making a bigger narrative call.”

Still, it’s clear the omission has sparked something deeper. Beyond stats or style of play, this feels personal — to Reese, and to her followers.

This isn’t the first time Angel Reese has faced criticism or been underestimated. From her days at LSU, she’s dealt with labels like “too loud,” “too flashy,” or “too emotional.” But in every instance, she’s answered the doubt with defiance and growth. The All-Star snub may just be the latest chapter in a career that’s been fueled by being counted out.

And as the WNBA season rolls forward, all eyes will be on how she responds.

If history is any indication, Reese won’t stay quiet — or sidelined — for long. The message from fans may be harsh now, but Angel Reese has built her entire brand on turning doubt into dominance.

She might not be an All-Star this time.

But she’s definitely not done writing her story.

And for every chant of “She’s no Caitlin Clark,” there’s a growing group ready to say: “She’s just getting started.”