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No Mystics players or coaches win AP WNBA Awards

The Associated Press revealed its annual WNBA awards on September 26, highlighted by Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson securing Player of the Year honors and Minnesota Lynx leader Cheryl Reeve claiming Coach of the Year. Notably absent from the list of recipients were any representatives from the Washington Mystics, despite head coach Sydney Johnson directing the league youngest roster to a 28-16 regular season record.

Strong cases could have been made for Washington players Shakira Austin, Kiki Iriafen, and Sonia Citron to secure second-team recognition, but ultimately all were shut out of the AP honors.

Washington now shifts its focus toward upcoming league awards and an immediate postseason schedule, preparing for a playoff matchup in Atlanta following the previous day tournament game at State Farm Arena. While the AP balloting yielded zero recognition for the Mystics organization, the squad still has a crucial postseason game ahead as they continue their competitive playoff journey.

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