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Candace Parker named WNBA All-Star

Former Lady Vol Candace Parker was named to her sixth WNBA All-Star game.

The game will be played July 14 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The WNBA All-Stars will play the USA basketball’s women’s team. ESPN will televise the matchup.

Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m. EDT.

Parker, a post player for the Chicago Sky, is in the midst of her 13th WNBA season. She has won a championship and the league’s Most Valuable Player twice.

Parker is the only player in the WNBA to be named MVP and Rookie of the Year in the same season, accomplishing the feat in 2008.

She previously played for the Los Angeles Sparks from 2008-20.

Parker also played professionally overseas between 2010-18.