Jessica Shepard's rise boosts Wings' title hopes in WNBA
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:42 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Jessica Shepard has transformed into a key player for the Dallas Wings in the WNBA. In her first season with the team, she is averaging 13.7 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game. With these statistics, she has emerged as a leading candidate for MVP and is sixth in fan voting for the All-Star game. The Wings currently hold a 9-6 record, their best start since relocating to Dallas in 2016, and are preparing for a matchup against the Chicago Sky on Saturday. Shepard’s addition is helping position the Wings as serious contenders for the championship this season.
- •Wings are 9-6, their best start since 2016.
- •Shepard averages 13.7 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game.
- •Shepard ranked sixth in WNBA All-Star voting.
- •Wings face the Chicago Sky on Saturday.
- •Shepard's signing viewed as a key offseason move.
- 1:42 PMCBS Sports — How Jessica Shepard's transformation from role player to MVP candidate has Wings in championship contention
"Shepard played a complementary role with the Lynx but has emerged as a star in her first season in Dallas
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