Salaun earns Sixth Player award after World Cup run

509 bench points set league record in 2026

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 4h1 min read

Just how reliable is Janelle Salaun? 🔥 Here are the best #FIBAWWC plays from the WNBA Sixth Player of the Year 🏅 https: Via @FIBAWWC on X

What happened: Janelle Salaun closed the 2026 campaign with a league-record 509 points off the bench. Her Women's World Cup play extended that reserve scoring form onto the international stage.

Why it matters: Elite bench scoring changes postseason rotations and second-unit matchups. A league bench record gives her case historical weight beyond a single vote.

By the numbers: 509 points off the bench in 2026, a league record.

What to watch: Second-unit usage bears monitoring as the 2026 WNBA postseason advances.

Sources

@FIBAWWC 2026-10-05T21:32:32.334841+00:00

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