El Paso’s Kayla Thornton was named a 2025 WNBA All-Star reserve, the league announced on Sunday. It’s the first time in Thornton’s decade long career she’s been named a WNBA All-Star. This is Thornton’s 10th season in the WNBA.

The Golden State Valkyries now have their first-ever WNBA All-Star representative in forward Kayla Thornton. On Sunday, the WNBA announced Thornton was chosen by coaches for the 2025 All-Star roster as a reserve.

Kayla Thornton, Gabby Williams, Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will be making their All-Star debuts in Indianapolis later this month as they were all chosen on Sunday as reserves for the game.