WNBA Stars Shine: 2025 Season Analysis and 2026 Outlook
The 2025 WNBA season gave us epic performances from established superstars and glimpses of the future with the new generation of talent. Below, we analyze the players who dominated the court and the expectations for next year.
In the second half of 2025, A’ja Wilson reaffirmed her dominance in the WNBA and in the fantasy realm. Her averages were similar to those of her 2024 season, which set a fantasy scoring record. Wilson is at the peak of her athletic performance, which suggests we will see more of the same in 2026.
Napheesa Collier stood out in 2025, joining Wilson at the top of the fantasy scorers. Initially, she shared a group with Caitlin Clark and Breanna Stewart, but Collier’s performance, added to the injuries and shortened seasons of Clark and Stewart, positions her in second place heading into 2026.
Caitlin Clark, ready for 2026, will seek to regain the level shown in her impressive rookie season. Alyssa Thomas surpassed the record for triple-doubles in a season and, in her first campaign with the Mercury, came close to averaging a triple-double.
Angel Reese completes the top five, demonstrating in 2025 that she is more than a rebounder and establishing herself as a player with the potential to average 20 points and 10 rebounds. Paige Bueckers, for her part, had a rookie season that brings her close to the top five in her second year.
Two New York Liberty players, Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu, have the potential to be in the top five if they stay healthy next season. Rhyne Howard and Kelsey Plum reached the top 10, starring in the best seasons of their careers in 2025.
Ranking of Outstanding Players in 2025
- 1. A’ja Wilson, LV (C1)
- 2. Napheesa Collier, Min (F1)
- 3. Caitlin Clark, Ind (G1)
- 4. Alyssa Thomas, Phx (F2)
- 5. Angel Reese, Chi (F3)
- 6. Paige Bueckers, Dal (G2)
- 7. Breanna Stewart, NY (F4)
- 8. Sabrina Ionescu, NY (G3)
- 9. Rhyne Howard, Atl (G4)
- 10. Kelsey Plum, LA (G5)
- 11. Nneka Ogwumike, Sea (C2)
- 12. Dearica Hamby, LA (F5)
- 13. Allisha Gray, Atl (G6)
- 14. Jackie Young, LV (G7)
- 15. Aliyah Boston, Ind (C3)
- 16. Satou Sabally, Phx (F6)
- 17. Kelsey Mitchell, Ind (G8)
- 18. Skylar Diggins, Sea (G9)
- 19. Jonquel Jones, NY (C4)
- 20. Courtney Williams, Min (G10)
- 21. Azura Stevens, LA (F7)
- 22. Arike Ogunbowale, Dal (G11)
- 23. Kamilla Cardoso, Chi (C5)
- 24. Brittney Sykes, Wsh (G12)
- 25. Tina Charles, Conn (F8)
- 26. Marina Mabrey, Conn (G13)
- 27. Brionna Jones, Atl (C6)
- 28. Gabby Williams, Sea (F9)
- 29. Sonia Citron, Wsh (G14)
- 30. Kayla Thornton, GSV (F10)
- 31. Ariel Atkins, Chi (G15)
- 32. Chelsea Gray, LV (G16)
- 33. Veronica Burton, GSV (G17)
- 34. Kayla McBride, Min (G18)
- 35. Shakira Austin, Wsh (C7)
- 36. Alanna Smith, Min (F11)
- 37. Kahleah Copper, Phx (G19)
- 38. Kiki Iriafen, Wsh (F12)
- 39. Natasha Howard, Ind (F13)
- 40. Jordin Canada, Atl (G20)
- 41. Natasha Cloud, NY (G21)
- 42. Rickea Jackson, LA (F14)
- 43. Ezi Magbegor, Sea (C8)
- 44. Jewell Loyd, LV (G22)
- 45. Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, LV (F15)
- 46. Cameron Brink, LA (F16)
- 47. Courtney Vandersloot, Chi (G23)
- 48. Tiffany Hayes, GSV (G24)
- 49. DiJonai Carrington, Dal (G25)
- 50. Janelle Salaun, GSV ()
- 51. Maddy Siegrist, Dal (F18)
- 52. DeWanna Bonner, Ind (F19)
- 53. Erica Wheeler, Sea (G26)
- 54. Brittney Griner, Atl (C9)
- 55. Naz Hillmon, Atl (F20)
- 56. Elizabeth Williams, Chi (C10)
- 57. Saniya Rivers, Conn (G27)
- 58. Myisha Hines-Allen, Dal (F21)
- 59. Jessica Shepard, FA (C11)
- 60. Odyssey Sims, LA (G28)
- 61. Aneesah Morrow, Conn (F22)
- 62. Leonie Fiebich, NY (F23)
- 63. Sami Whitcomb, Phx (G29)
- 64. Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Conn (C12)
- 65. NaLyssa Smith, Dal (F24)
- 66. Sophie Cunningham, Ind (F25)
- 67. Temi Fagbenle, GSV (F26)
- 68. Natasha Mack, Phx (F27)
- 69. Lexie Hull, Ind (G30)
- 70. Dominique Malonga, Sea (C13)
- 71. Natisha Hiedeman, Min (G31)
- 72. Bridget Carleton, Min (F28)
- 73. Monique Billings, GSV (F29)
- 74. Aari McDonald, LA (G32)
- 75. Sug Sutton, Wsh (G33)
- 76. Jacy Sheldon, Conn (G34)
- 77. Teaira McCowan, Dal (C14)
- 78. Aziaha James, Dal (G35)
- 79. Nyara Sabally, NY (F30)
- 80. Marine Johannes, NY (G36)
- 81. Rae Burrell, LA (G37)
- 82. Kia Nurse, Chi (G38)
- 83. Aerial Powers, FA (F31)
- 84. Rebecca Allen, Chi (F32)
- 85. Aaliyah Edwards, Wsh (F33)
- 86. Kate Martin, GSV (G39)
- 87. Dana Evans, LV (G40)
- 88. Emily Engstler, Wsh (F34)
- 89. Kalani Brown, Phx (C15)
- 90. Diamond DeShields, Conn (F35)
- 91. Tyasha Harris, Dal (G41)
- 92. Megan Gustafson, LV (C16)
- 93. Stephanie Talbot, GSV (F36)
- 94. Isabelle Harrison, NY (F37)
- 95. Michaela Onyenwere, Chi (F38)
- 96. Stefanie Dolson, Wsh (C17)
- 97. Alysha Clark, Sea (F39)
- 98. Nia Coffey, Atl (F40)
- 99. Sevgi Uzun, Phx (G42)
- 100. Haley Jones, Atl (G43)
