July 28, 2026

2026 WNBA All Star Weekend Review

2026 WNBA All Star Weekend Review

Intro (00:00 - 00:41)

Preview of this WNBA All Star weekend review episode (00:42 - 01:48)


Thursday, July 23

Attended the Bridget Pettis Networking Fundraiser where both Rushia Brown & Coach Fred Williams was honored (01:49 - 06:22)

Friday, July 24

Boat tour along the Chicago River (06:23 - 07:18)

WNBA Live (07:18 - 10:33)

Shooting Stars (10:34 - 15:07)

3 Point Shootout (15:08 - 19:48)


Saturday, July 25

Visited the Obama Presidential Center (19:49 - 21:42)

WNBA All Star Game breakdown (21:43 - 34:35)


My takeaways about the All Star Game

Set an attendance record with 19,783 (34:36 - 36:10)

During the Studbudz' live stream, Jonquel Jones reveals to Courtney Williams that the Minnesota Lynx should've won the championship in 2024 (34:10 - 37:52)

Branding opportunity for the players including Caitlin Clark's Nike signature shoe, Angel Reese's Barbie Doll & Marina Mabrey in a barista role (37:53 - 39:50)

Some players made note of the game needing to be more competitive (39:51 - 40:53)

Sophie Cunningham speaks out about trans athletes in women's sports (40:54 - 43:38)



Call to action (43:39 - 45:04)

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