Two Former Miss Indiana Basketball Stars To Play In WNBA All-S...
Two Former Miss Indiana Basketball Stars To Play In WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis
Two Former Miss Indiana Basketball Stars To Play In WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis
The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game is set to be a homecoming celebration for two of Indiana’s most accomplished basketball stars, Skylar Diggins and Jackie Young.
Both former recipients of the prestigious Indiana Miss Basketball award, these athletes have deep roots in the Hoosier State and are now set to showcase their talents on one of basketball’s biggest stages in Indianapolis.
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Skylar Diggins: South Bend’s Basketball Icon
Born and raised in South Bend, Indiana, Skylar Diggins made her mark early as a standout at Washington High School, where she led her team to a state championship and earned the title of Indiana Miss Basketball in 2009.
She continued her dominance at Notre Dame, leading the Fighting Irish to multiple Final Four appearances and cementing her legacy as one of the program’s all-time greats.
Now a seven-time WNBA All-Star, Diggins has become a household name in professional basketball, known for her leadership and scoring prowess.
Jackie Young: Princeton’s Record-Breaking Star
Hailing from Princeton, Indiana, Jackie Young rewrote the record books during her high school career, becoming the all-time leading scorer in Indiana high school basketball history—boys or girls—with 3,268 points.
She was named Indiana Miss Basketball in 2016 and went on to win an NCAA championship with Notre Dame in 2018. As the first overall pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft, Young has flourished with the Las Vegas Aces, earning multiple All-Star selections and two WNBA championships.
A Celebration of Indiana Basketball
The All-Star Game in Indianapolis is more than just a showcase of elite talent; it’s a celebration of Indiana’s rich basketball heritage.
Their journeys from local high school stars to WNBA All-Stars highlight the state’s deep connection to the sport and its ability to produce world-class talent.
As these two Indiana legends take the court, fans in Indianapolis will have the unique opportunity to cheer on their hometown heroes and witness the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.
