Napheesa Collier Endorses UConn Narrative
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Napheesa Collier shared her feelings on playing alongside fellow UConn legend Paige Bueckers in the WNBA All-Star game.
Paige Bueckers earned her first WNBA Rookie of the Month award in June, while Napheesa Collier won her second Player of the Month honor.
It’s Week 8 of the WNBA season and the distance between Napheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark for Most Valuable Player has grown wider, while A’ja Wilson is back to plus-money to win Defensive Player of the Year.
Another GM-worthy move by Collier during the All-Star draft was subtly asking Clark to not select Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers. Clark capitulated to this request, allowing Collier to team up with her fellow UConn alum at the All-Star Game.
Paige Bueckers is officially a WNBA All-Star starter. She was named a starter with the help of the most fan votes ever for a rookie, but the WNBA All-Star Game still follows the NBA model with a draft, having two captains select the teams.
Fellow UConn alum Napheesa Collier, who scored 34 points smiles at Paige Bueckers during the Lynx’s 99-84 win over the Wings on May 16, 2025. NBAE via Getty Images All important details, yes.