What happened: A'ja Wilson has been selected as the 2026 Associated Press WNBA Player of the Year. The recognition marks her fourth career AP award.
Why it matters: The award caps a historic campaign for the same A'ja Wilson who swept the league's scoring and blocks titles for the third straight year. She begins the 2026 playoffs after producing her second career 1,000-point season.
By the numbers: Wilson secured 15 of 17 first-place votes from the national media panel. She averaged a league-high 26.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.9 blocks.
What to watch: She will now compete for a championship in the 2026 postseason.