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A’ja Wilson Tops ESPN’s August WNBA Player Rankings

8/29/2026

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Summary

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A'ja Wilson remains ESPN’s No. 1 player for August.
Wilson leads the WNBA in points and blocks and ranks third in rebounds.
Wilson posts a 52.1% field-goal rate, 40.7% three-point shooting, 7.7 win shares and a 31.8 PER.
Caitlin Clark is ESPN’s No. 2, averaging 22.1 points, 8.3 assists and 3.8 rebounds.
Angel Reese ranks No. 14, leads the league in rebounds and recorded a 26-rebound game on Aug. 20.

History

Historical Context

Approved by the NBA Board of Governors in April 1996, the WNBA launched its first season on June 21 1997 with eight teams and a national TV contract. Star Lisa Leslie, a three-time MVP, guided the Los Angeles Sparks to championships in 2001 and 2002, establishing a performance standard. The 2024 draft’s 2.45 million-viewer average shows that foundation fueling today’s stars such as A’ja Wilson.

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Story summary

A'ja Wilson remains ESPN’s No. 1 player for August.
Wilson leads the WNBA in points and blocks and ranks third in rebounds.
Wilson posts a 52.1% field-goal rate, 40.7% three-point shooting, 7.7 win shares and a 31.8 PER.
Caitlin Clark is ESPN’s No. 2, averaging 22.1 points, 8.3 assists and 3.8 rebounds.
Angel Reese ranks No. 14, leads the league in rebounds and recorded a 26-rebound game on Aug. 20.

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