A’ja Wilson Makes History with Third Straight WNBA Player of the Year Title

A'ja Wilson wins AP WNBA Player of the Year for third consecutive year, while Angel Reese claims Defensive Player of the Year honors. Discover the full story.

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September 27, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — A’ja Wilson has etched her name into WNBA history by securing the AP WNBA Player of the Year award for the third straight season, a remarkable achievement that underscores her dominance in the league.

Wilson, the Las Vegas Aces center, received 15 out of 17 first-place votes from a national media panel, solidifying her status as one of the most accomplished players in WNBA history. She joins an elite group of players, breaking a tie with Breanna Stewart for the most AP awards since the accolade was introduced in 2016.

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In addition to her individual success, Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream was named the AP Defensive Player of the Year, dethroning Wilson who had won the award in three of the last four seasons. The season also saw Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx earn the AP Rookie of the Year title, while Cheryl Reeve was honored as the Coach of the Year for leading the Lynx to the top seed in the playoffs.

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