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A'ja Wilson Wins AP WNBA Player of the Year for 3rd Straight Year; Angel Reese Top Defensive Player
Wilson received 15 of 17 first-place votes after leading the league in scoring and nearly 53% shooting.
- On Sunday, The Associated Press named Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson the WNBA Player of the Year for the third consecutive season, receiving 15 of 17 first-place votes from a national media panel.
- Wilson led the league in scoring at 26.2 points per game while shooting nearly 53% from the field, also averaging 9.4 rebounds, a career-best 3.2 assists, and 1.9 blocks.
- While Wilson took the top honor, Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese dethroned her as the AP Defensive Player of the Year, leading the league in rebounds for the third consecutive season.
- Both stars begin their playoff journey on Sunday, with Wilson's Aces hosting the Indiana Fever and Reese's Dream hosting the Washington Mystics; the two would only meet if both teams reach the WNBA Finals.
- This marks the fourth time Wilson has won the AP award, breaking a tie with Breanna Stewart for the most since 2016, cementing her status at 30 years old as the greatest player in league history discussions.
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Wilson wins 3rd straight AP WNBA Player of the Year; Reese top defender
A'ja Wilson is in a class by herself, winning the AP WNBA Player of the Year award for an unprecedented third straight season. Angel Reese dethroned Wilson as Defensive Player of the Year, and Caitlin Clark was named Comeback Player of the Year.
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Durango HeraldA’ja Wilson wins AP WNBA Player of the Year for 3rd straight year; Angel Reese top defensive player
NEW YORK (AP) — A'ja Wilson is in a class by herself, winning the AP's WNBA Player of the Year award for an unprecedented third straight year.
·Toronto, Canada
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A’ja Wilson wins AP WNBA Player of the Year for the 3rd straight season; Angel Reese earns 1st Defensive Player of Year – WTOP News
NEW YORK (AP) — A'ja Wilson wins AP WNBA Player of the Year for the 3rd straight season; Angel Reese earns 1st Defensive Player of Year.
·Chevy Chase, United States
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