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A’ja Wilson Wins AP WNBA Player of the Year Again

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 4:24 PM UTC · How we work

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A'ja Wilson won AP WNBA Player of the Year award for a third straight season.
She captured 15 of 17 first-place votes from AP’s national media panel.
Angel Reese earned AP Defensive Player of the Year, ending Wilson’s three-year streak.
Olivia Miles was named AP Rookie of the Year and set the league rookie scoring record.

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A'ja Wilson won AP WNBA Player of the Year award for a third straight season.
She captured 15 of 17 first-place votes from AP’s national media panel.
Angel Reese earned AP Defensive Player of the Year, ending Wilson’s three-year streak.
Olivia Miles was named AP Rookie of the Year and set the league rookie scoring record.