Sonia Citron earns 2026 WNBA All-Defensive Second Team nod

Second-youngest guard in league history to make the list.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Oct 171 min read

Second Team. Big-time defense. 🔒 Sonia Citron earns 2026 WNBA All-Defensive Second Team honors! https://t.co/YdrgeRAao Via @WashMystics on X

What happened: The recognition caps a 2026 campaign highlighted by her 2026 WNBA All-Star Game selection and two-way perimeter play in the Commissioner's Cup.

Why it matters: Early-career guards rarely break into league-wide defensive voting, reflecting her ability to force tough, contested misses beyond box-score counting stats.

What to watch: Postseason award announcements wrap up as the 2026 WNBA Finals tip off Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET.

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@WashMystics 2026-10-17T17:18:16.886307+00:00

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