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Sydney Colson chooses A’ja Wilson over Caitlin Clark for MVP

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:13 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Sydney Colson chooses A’ja Wilson over Caitlin Clark for MVP

Summary

Sydney Colson, a former teammate of Caitlin Clark, has named A’ja Wilson as her MVP candidate for the 2026 WNBA season. Colson believes that Wilson's consistent performance and impact on both ends of the court make her the standout choice, while Clark has faced criticism for her defensive skills and turnover rate. Despite Clark's strong fan support, many are now favoring Wilson and rookie Olivia Miles, who is also in contention for MVP honors. Discussions surrounding the MVP race continue as the season progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Caitlin Clark's MVP candidacy is challenged by A’ja Wilson and Olivia Miles.
•Sydney Colson supports A’ja Wilson for her all-around game.
•Critics point to Clark's defensive lapses as a concern.
•Clark remains popular among fans despite decreased MVP chatter.
•Wilson has maintained strong performance metrics throughout the season.

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12:13 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark Gets Passed Over by Former Teammate In Favor Of A’ja Wilson For MVP

What they're saying

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Caitlin Clark is being touted as a strong MVP candidate by many of her fans, right from the moment discussions started getting heavy. However, a large percentage of baller fans are not in agreement with this, with many opting to support other players. This even includes many actual hoopers, who don’t seem to think that [...]
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