MVP, WNBA champion and… sportswoman of the year!
“It’s an honor when we think of the women who have won this award before me. It’s a privilege to see my name next to them.”. This is a reaction Aja Wilsonindicated AP Female Athlete of the Year for the year 2025.
The American basketball superstar is only the fifth basketball player to be honored by the Associated Press, after Cheryl Swoopes, Rebecca Lobo, Candice Parker etc Caitlin Clark.
Bam Adebayo’s companion in lifeThe Aces insider is ahead of tennis player Arina Sabalenka in the votes, and she completes one of the best lists in world sports, for men and women combined, with just this year’s WNBA title, as well as MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Finals MVP and WNBA top scorer trophies. That’s even better than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the boys.
“What she does on the ground has never been seen. I’m not talking about Mount Rushmore: she’s on Everest alone.” summarizes Becky Hammon, Las Vegas coach. With four MVP trophiesAya Wilson is effectively No. 1 in WNBA history with one more title than Cheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie and Lauren Jackson.
And she is only 29 years old… “I will continue to prove why I am one of the greatest and why my team is building a dynasty” she warns.
2025-12-10 16:42:00
