The highly anticipated 30-minute special will feature Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famers Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon assuming the helm as team captains for the 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game.

This seminal broadcast promises to deliver unparalleled insight into the strategic curation of the league's most elite talent, bridging the historical legacy of the sport with its dynamic present.

Guiding the proceedings from ESPN’s state-of-the-art Los Angeles studios will be the adept Malika Andrews, renowned for her incisive commentary on NBA Today and WNBA Countdown.

Her stewardship ensures the draft will be executed with both analytical rigor and engaging narrative flair. The inclusion of Cooper and Weatherspoon not only honors their enduring contributions to the game but also provides fans with a masterclass in roster construction from two of the most formidable competitors in basketball history.

Official Network Announcement

Wednesday, @Hoophall legends Cynthia Cooper & Teresa Weatherspoon will draft the 2026 AT&T #WNBAAllStar Game rosters 3:30p ET | ESPN

— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) July 14, 2026

For the complete official press release, detailed broadcast logistics, and exclusive commentary from the network, please refer to the primary source documentation below.