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Bueckers calls Kelsey Mitchell hardest WNBA player to guard

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 3:20 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Bueckers calls Kelsey Mitchell hardest WNBA player to guard

Summary

Paige Bueckers named Kelsey Mitchell of the Indiana Fever as the toughest player to defend in the WNBA after the 2026 All-Star Game. Bueckers highlighted Mitchell's speed, shooting, and creativity as key factors making her unpredictable. In the All-Star Game, Mitchell scored a game-high 28 points, demonstrating her offensive skill. The Fever, with a 17-10 record, aim to continue their success when they face the Seattle Storm on Tuesday. Bueckers and the Dallas Wings, currently 18-9, will play the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday.

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By the Numbers

•Bueckers named Mitchell the hardest player to guard in 2026 WNBA.
•Mitchell scored 28 points in the All-Star Game in Chicago.
•The Fever have a 17-10 record and won their last three games.
•Indiana faces the Seattle Storm on Tuesday.
•The Wings are 18-9 and will play the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday.

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3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Paige Bueckers reveals why Fever star is WNBA’s hardest player to guard

What they're saying

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Paige Bueckers identified Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell as the WNBA’s toughest defensive assignment after playing alongside her in the 2026 All-Star Game.
— Yahoo Sports

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