ESPN ranks six UConn stars among WNBA's top 30 players ever
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 12:14 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
ESPN announced its rankings of the top 30 players in WNBA history as the league's 30th season concludes. Dominant figures included Diana Taurasi at No. 2 and Maya Moore at No. 3. Breanna Stewart, an active player, was placed at No. 8, showcasing her ongoing contributions to the league. The list reflects the strong influence of UConn alumni, with six players making the top ranks, coinciding with several UConn graduates competing in the current Finals.
- •Diana Taurasi ranks No. 2 on ESPN's list.
- •Maya Moore is ranked No. 3 after winning four championships.
- •Breanna Stewart, ranked No. 8, remains an active WNBA player.
- •Six former UConn players are included in the all-time list.
- •Current Finals feature several UConn alumni.
- 12:14 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN ranks the WNBA's greatest players of all time; 6 UConn stars make the list
"Two of ESPN's top three WNBA players ever starred at UConn; six former Huskies made the Top 30 list.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
WNBA•Oct 22, 2026, 6:17 PMDream makes franchise history with WNBA Finals Game 2 win over Valkyries
WNBA•Oct 22, 2026, 4:32 AMWNBA Finals Hit Viewership Milestone on NBC as Game 1 Audience Jumps 11% From Last Year
WNBA•Oct 22, 2026, 12:26 AMA first-time WNBA champion awaits as Valkyries, Dream open the Finals- WNBA•Oct 21, 2026, 2:44 PMValkyries have one big concern after WNBA Finals Game 1 win over Dream
WNBA•Oct 17, 2026, 10:11 PMGolden State Valkyries reach WNBA Finals with expansion blueprint
WNBA•Oct 15, 2026, 9:19 PMAngel Reese, Gabby Williams headline WNBA All-Defensive team: Full list
