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Kelsey Mitchell Breaks WNBA Single-Season Scoring Record

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 10:55 PM UTC · How we work

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Kelsey Mitchell Sets Record

Kelsey Mitchell set a new single-season scoring record with 1,022 points, surpassing A’ja Wilson.
Angel Reese became the first player to record 500 rebounds in a single season.
A’ja Wilson logged multiple 1,000-point seasons, a first in league history.
Minnesota Lynx remain atop the standings, keeping the No. 1 seed in play.
Golden State Valkyries, 29-11, chase the top seed and home-court advantage with a four-game winning streak.

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Panelists Kendra Andrews, Kareem Copeland, Alexa Philippou and Michael Voepel all favor Wilson for the honor.
Caitlin Clark is a strong contender but unlikely to surpass Wilson’s momentum and statistics.
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Historical Context

In 1997 the new WNBA crowned the Houston Comets champions, with Cynthia Cooper averaging 22.2 points per game and winning both league MVP and Finals MVP. That scoring legacy resurfaces as Kelsey Mitchell tops 1,022 points and Angel Reese grabs 500 rebounds, illustrating how the league’s expansion from eight teams to a multibillion-dollar sport still rewards standout stars.

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Kelsey Mitchell Sets Record

Kelsey Mitchell set a new single-season scoring record with 1,022 points, surpassing A’ja Wilson.
Angel Reese became the first player to record 500 rebounds in a single season.
A’ja Wilson logged multiple 1,000-point seasons, a first in league history.
Minnesota Lynx remain atop the standings, keeping the No. 1 seed in play.
Golden State Valkyries, 29-11, chase the top seed and home-court advantage with a four-game winning streak.

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