A'ja Wilson wins WNBA Player of the Year for third consecutive time
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 2:07 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
A'ja Wilson has won the AP WNBA Player of the Year award for the third straight year, receiving 15 of 17 first-place votes. This achievement distinguishes Wilson as the sole record-holder for the most awards since the AP began recognizing the accolade in 2016, surpassing Breanna Stewart. Wilson led the league in scoring with an average of 26.2 points per game, highlighting her outstanding performance during the season. Angel Reese was named the AP Defensive Player of the Year, unseating Wilson, while Olivia Miles earned the AP Rookie of the Year title following a record-breaking debut. The WNBA postseason awards will continue to be announced as the playoffs begin.
- •A'ja Wilson wins WNBA Player of the Year for third year in a row
- •Angel Reese named AP Defensive Player of the Year
- •Olivia Miles earns AP Rookie of the Year honors
- •Wilson averaged 26.2 points and led the league in scoring
- •Postseason awards announcements to coincide with playoffs beginning Sunday
- 2:55 PMESPN — Wilson wins 3rd straight AP WNBA Player of the Year; Reese top defender
- 1:36 PMYahoo Sports — A'ja Wilson wins AP WNBA Player of the Year for 3rd straight year; Angel Reese top defensive player
"A'ja Wilson is in a class by herself, winning the AP's WNBA Player of the Year award for an unprecedented third straight year. Wilson received 15 of the 17 first-place votes from a national media panel Sunday. It's the fourth time that Wilson has won the AP award, breaking a tie with Breanna Stewart for most since the awards were first given in 2016.
"A'ja Wilson is in a class by herself, winning the AP WNBA Player of the Year award for an unprecedented third straight season. Angel Reese dethroned Wilson as Defensive Player of the Year, and Caitlin Clark was named Comeback Player of the Year.
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External links- ESPNSep 27, 2026, 2:55 PMWilson wins 3rd straight AP WNBA Player of the Year; Reese top defender
A'ja Wilson is in a class by herself, winning the AP WNBA Player of the Year award for an unprecedented third straight season. Angel Reese dethroned Wilson as Defensive Player of the Year, and Caitlin Clark was named Comeback Player of the Year.
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 1:36 PMA'ja Wilson wins AP WNBA Player of the Year for 3rd straight year; Angel Reese top defensive player
A'ja Wilson is in a class by herself, winning the AP's WNBA Player of the Year award for an unprecedented third straight year. Wilson received 15 of the 17 first-place votes from a national media panel Sunday. It's the fourth time that Wilson has won the AP award, breaking a tie with Breanna Stewart for most since the awards were first given in 2016.
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