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2 former Notre Dame basketball stars will play in WNBA All-Star Game

By J.P. Scott

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 21: Kayla McBride #21 of the Las Vegas Aces is guarded by Danielle Robinson #3 of the Minnesota Lynx during their game at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 21, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Lynx 79-74. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 21: Kayla McBride #21 of the Las Vegas Aces is guarded by Danielle Robinson #3 of the Minnesota Lynx during their game at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 21, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Lynx 79-74. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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Two ladies who once shined for Notre Dame basketball will be a part of the festivities when the WNBA’s best take to the court this weekend.

The WNBA All-Star Game will take place this weekend. Two former Notre Dame basketball players — Jewell Loyd and Kayla McBride — will be starters in the game.

Jewell Loyd is a member of the Seattle Storm. She is in her fifth season in the league. Loyd averages 15 points, three assists and 3.6 rebounds per game in her career thus far.

She played for Notre Dame from 2012-2015. Loyd accomplishments during his collegiate career were as follows:

  • espnW National Player of the Year (2015)
  • ACC Player of the Year (2015)
  • 2× ACC Tournament MVP (2014, 2015)
  • 2× Consensus All-American (2014, 2015)
  • USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2013)
  • Big East Freshman of the Year (2013)

Kayla McBride is a member of the Las Vegas Aces. She is in her sixth NBA season. She spent the first four with San Antonio and became a member of the Vegas squad in 2017. McBride averages 15.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game during her WNBA career.

She played at Notre Dame from 2010-2014. When she graduated, McBride ranked fifth in program history in career points, first in free throw percentage, sixth in games played, sixth in double-digit scoring games (100), seventh in minutes, and tied for ninth in games started.

Additionally, she is one of only five women in Notre Dame basketball history to score at least 1,800 points and grab 600 rebounds in her career.

In addition to starting in the All-Star game, McBride will also compete in the three-point contest. She’s a 36.9-percent shooter from beyond the arc during her WNBA career.

The game itself features a pick-up style format, with two captains picking and leading their teams, as opposed to the traditional East vs. West format.

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How to watch WNBA All-Star Friday Night

Date: Friday, July 26
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Mandalay Bay Events Center — Las Vegas, Nevada
TV: ESPN
Streaming: Watch ESPN