A’ja Wilson Secures Record Third Consecutive AP WNBA Player of the Year Award
A'ja Wilson has won the AP WNBA Player of the Year award for an unprecedented third consecutive year, securing most of the votes from a national media panel.
Springfield Holyoke, MA, September 27, 2026 —
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson has achieved a historic milestone, being named the Associated Press WNBA Player of the Year for the third consecutive season. This unprecedented accomplishment marks the first time in the league’s history a player has earned this prestigious award in three straight years.
Wilson secured the honor by garnering the majority of votes cast by a national media panel. The voting process reflects the consensus of journalists tasked with evaluating player performances throughout the WNBA season.
Her consistent dominance and impact on the court have been central to the Aces’ success. The award recognizes her outstanding contributions and leadership within the league.
Further details regarding the specific voting tallies or a breakdown of individual voter selections were not provided in the summary. The announcement highlights Wilson’s sustained excellence in a highly competitive professional basketball environment.
Story summarized from the original created by DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.
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