Ranking the top 25 players in the WNBA for the 2024 season - ESPN
In the preseason edition of our top 25 rankings, here are the players -- from A'ja Wilson to Aliyah Boston -- we expect to be the best in 2024.
www.espn.comThe opening stretch of the 2026 WNBA season has quickly centered on high-level guard play and efficient scoring production. Caitlin Clark has continued to post strong offensive numbers, including multiple games with more than 20 points and at least five assists. Her early performances have reinforced expectations that she will remain among the league’s most productive perimeter players while also driving pace and playmaking for Indiana.
League-wide statistical comparisons continue to feature the Las Vegas Aces near the top in several categories. After recent championship seasons, the Aces again rank prominently in scoring-related metrics and assist production. A’ja Wilson remains central to those trends, with her scoring, rebounding, and defensive impact still serving as a benchmark for MVP-level efficiency early in the year. Team-level comparisons have also highlighted Las Vegas as one of the league’s more balanced offenses.
Across the broader WNBA landscape, regular leaderboard tracking has focused on points, rebounds, assists, shooting efficiency, and pace metrics. Analysts are increasingly comparing current 2026 performances against 2025 regular-season benchmarks to measure player development and team progression. FOX Sports and ESPN game recaps have also emphasized shooting splits and transition scoring trends, reflecting how offensive efficiency and tempo continue shaping early-season outcomes throughout the league.