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A'ja Wilson wins AP WNBA Player of the Year for 3rd straight year; Angel Reese top defensive player

A'ja Wilson has captured the Associated Press WNBA Player of the Year honor for the third consecutive season, securing 15 out of 17 first-round ballots from the voting panel. This milestone marks her fourth total selection for the trophy, surpassing the previous record held by Breanna Stewart.

During the campaign, Wilson paced the association in scoring with an average of 26.2 points per contest while adding 9.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.9 blocks. Meanwhile, Angel Reese claimed the AP Defensive Player of the Year accolade following a strong transition to her new franchise in Atlanta, leading the competition in boards and contributing significantly on the perimeter.

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