UTEP alum and El Paso native, Kayla Thornton, dropped a double-double in her WNBA All-Star Game debut Saturday night. Playing for Team Clark, the former Miner collected 15 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists while shooting 35.

Kayla Thornton's professional basketball journey has spanned more than a decade and taken her to eight countries (and one territory) to play for more than a dozen teams. It wasn't until last year that she was drafted for the first time.

Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton, a WNBA veteran, on becoming an All-Star for first time: ‘It’s a blessing’

Former UTEP women’s basketball star and Irvin High School graduate Kayla Thornton is looking forward the first WNBA All-Star Game of her career on Saturday night. Thornton is having the best season of her career in 2025.

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The Bay Area will be well represented in this weekend’s WNBA All-Star events including the 3-point contest, skills challenge and the game itself.