Top 25 WNBA Players: Diana Taurasi, Nneka Ogwumike Highlight the List
Aces, Sky, Sun Lead Way with Four Players Each in ESPN Rankings
The WNBA season is just around the corner, and ESPN has released its preseason list of the league's top 25 players. The Aces, Sky, and Sun each have four players in the rankings, while the Liberty and Storm have three apiece.
Breanna Stewart Headlines Liberty's Summer of Additions
Breanna Stewart is the headliner of the Liberty's summer of big additions. The two-time MVP and four-time All-Star is coming off a season in which she led the Storm to the WNBA championship.
Aces, Sky, Sun Dominate Top 10
The Aces have three players in the top five, led by A'ja Wilson at No. 2. Las Vegas also has Kelsey Plum at No. 4 and Jackie Young at No. 5. The Sky and Sun each have two players in the top 10, with Chicago's Candace Parker at No. 3 and Kahleah Copper at No. 6, and Connecticut's Alyssa Thomas at No. 7 and Jonquel Jones at No. 8.
Taurasi, Ogwumike Among Top Players
Diana Taurasi and Nneka Ogwumike are two of the most decorated players in WNBA history. Taurasi, who is entering her 19th season, is the league's all-time leading scorer. Ogwumike, who is entering her 12th season, is a three-time MVP and six-time All-Star.
Fever's Clark Not Among Top 20
Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, who broke the NCAA single-season scoring record last season, is not among the top 20 players in ESPN's rankings. However, she is expected to be one of the most exciting players to watch in the WNBA this season.
Las Vegas Aces Have Three Players in Top Five
- A'ja Wilson (No. 2)
- Kelsey Plum (No. 4)
- Jackie Young (No. 5)
Chicago Sky and Connecticut Sun Each Have Two Players in Top 10
- Candace Parker (No. 3)
- Kahleah Copper (No. 6)
- Alyssa Thomas (No. 7)
- Jonquel Jones (No. 8)
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