Who is the best WNBA player right now? There is more talent than ever before in women’s basketball, with a variety of stellar games at every level. While the likes of A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier headline some of the best WNBA players now, the pool of highly-skilled players and great athletes is deeper than we’ve ever seen.

Let’s dive into our list of the best NBA players in 2025.

1. A’ja Wilson, C, Las Vegas Aces

A’ja Wilson stands out as the top talent in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). As a three-time recipient of the WNBA Most Valuable Player award and a two-time winner of the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year accolade, she remains an unstoppable presence in the league. Standing at 6 feet 4 inches tall, this center dominated play last year with the highest point totals and block statistics across the league, ranking second in rebounds and leading in player efficiency rating (33.6). Her performance set new single-season marks for total points scored (1,021) and boards grabbed (451), shattering previous records. At the peak of her career, A’ja Wilson has the potential to secure both the MVP and DPOY titles again in 2025.



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2. Napheesa Collier, F, Minnesota Lynx

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier has been an All-Star and a defensive standout, who twice finished top five in MVP voting. She took her game to another level in 2024, with improvements in rebounding and assists while also becoming a more efficient scorer. The former Rookie of the Year earned her first Defensive Player of the Year award and finished second in MVP voting behind Wilson. Fresh off taking Minnesota to the WNBA Finals and then winning MVP in the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league, Collier could finally take home the W’s MVP honors this season.

3. Brenna Stewart, F, New York Liberty

Breanna Stewart is one of the most decorated players in women’s basketball. She’s a two-time EuroLeague champion, a four-time NBCAA champion and a three-time NCAA champion. The New York Liberty’s 6-foot-4 power forward has also won WNBA MVP and WNBA Finals MVP twice apiece. On top of all that, she earned WNBA All-Defensive First Team for the third consecutive year last season. Stewart will be 31 years old in August, but her outstanding performance down the stretch last season proves that she will remain one of the best WNBA players for the foreseeable future.

4. Caitlin Clark, G, Indiana Fever

Caitlin Clark is coming off one of the best rookie seasons in WNBA history. She helped oversee a seven-win improvement for the Indiana Fever in her first season, getting them into the WNBA playoffs for the first time since 2016. She led the WNBA in assists per game (8.4) and three-pointers made (122), breaking the single-season assist record and the WNBA scoring record in the process. She did all of this, mind you, coming off a grueling final season at Iowa with almost no time off from October 2023 to September 2024, yet she still earned first-team All-WNBA honors and placed fourth for MVP. Coming off a full offseason with a more talented Fever roster around her and better coaching, Clark can reach a new level this season.


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5. Alyssa Thomas, F, Phoenix Mercury

The fourth overall pick in the 2014 WNBA Draft, Alyssa Thomas has taken her game to another level in the last three years. Over that span – 13.2 PPG, 8. RPG, 7.3 PG, 1.7 SPG – she finished top-five in MVP voting each season and made the All-WNBA and All-Defensive Teams each time. Thomas found a new home this offseason, joining the Phoenix Mercury. With her ability to play multiple positions and contribute in a variety of ways like no other player in the WNBA right now can, Thomas should continue to shine as a top-five player in her age-33 campaign.



  • Alyssa Thomas stats

    2024:

    10.6 Points per Game, 8.4 Rebounds per Game, 7.9 Assists per Game, 1.6 Steals per Game, 2.04 Win Shares per 48 Minutes


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6. Jonquel Jones, Forward, New York Liberty

The New York Liberty boasts one of the finest rosters in today’s Women’s National Basketball Association, featuring standout player Jonquel Jones, who is 31 years old. Selected as the sixth overall pick in the 2016 WNBA draft, Jones delivered an exceptional performance during the 2024 season—she was named MVP of theWNBA Finals, earned a spot as an all-star, and made the second team for the All-WNBA honors—all achievements surpassing what the organization anticipated when they signed her just two years prior. Last season, Jones recorded double-doubles across 11 matches and managed to block three shots or more in seven out of those games. Her presence continues to make waves as part of an impressive duo up front with Stewart.



  • Jonquel Jones

    stats



    2024:


    14.2 points per game, 9.0 rebounds per game, 3.2 assists per game, 1.3 blocks per game, 53.8% field goal percentage, 1.3 three-pointers made, 0.268 win shares per 48 minutes

7. Sabrina Ionescu, Guard, New York Liberty

In the 2020 WNBA Draft, Sabrina Ionescu was selected as the top overall pick. Despite experiencing ups and downs throughout the 2024 season, where she recorded her lowest field-goal percentage at 39.4%, she came close to matching her personal best in points per game (scoring an average of 18.3 PPG). Notably, for the initial 25 matches of the regular season, she managed almost 20 PPG with a shooting accuracy of 42.5%. Following a disappointing performance in theWNBA Finals—where she scored just 12.4 PPG on only 29.6% shooting from the floor—Ionescu is expected to improve her effectiveness this upcoming season.



  • Sabrina Ionescu

    stats



    2024:


    18.2 Points Per Game, 6.2 Assists Per Game, 4.4 Rebounds Per Game, 1.0 Steals Per Game, 3.8 Three-Pointers Made Per Game, .192 Win Shares per 48 Minutes

8. Jackie Young, G, Las Vegas Aces

Last season, the Las Vegas Aces failed to meet their goals, with Jackie Young being a significant factor. Following her ninth-place finish in MVP voting and selection for the All-WNBA Second Team the prior year, Young’s field goal percentage dropped sharply (from 52.4% to 43%). However, she improved as a playmaker. As she heads into her 27-year-old season, we anticipate that the once top-ranked draft choice will bounce back in 2025. It’s possible this could be one of her best seasons yet.

9. Nneka Ogwumike, Forward, Seattle Storm

Nneka Ogwumike spent 12 seasons starring with the Las Vegas Aces before getting a new opportunity with the Seattle Storm this past year. As a 33-year-old, playing for a team that was still developing its chemistry, Ogwumike performed just as well as she did playing alongside A’ja Wilson. We do think there might be some slight regression, given she turns 35 in July, but Ogwumike is still more than capable of averaging a 15-7-2 line and earning an All-Star selection while standing out defensively.



  • Nneka Ogwumike


    stats 2024:


    16.7 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 2.3 APG, 1.9 SPG, 51.1% FG, .261 WS/48

10. Kelsey Plum, G, Los Angeles Sparks

Not only does Kelsey Plum get to be the face of the Los Angeles Sparks this season, she is also returning home to California. Plum’s numbers and scoring efficiency dipped a bit last season, but she still earned her third All-Star selection. Plum’s numbers should improve this season and we expect her overall play to be even better back home with last season’s personal issue also behind her. We could get a career-best season from Plum.

11. Satou Sabally, F, Phoenix Mercury

Satou Sabally has big shoes to fill with the Phoenix Mercury, stepping in as the new face of the franchise with Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi gone. Taken with the second overall pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft, the 6-foot-4 forward broke out in 2023, but a shoulder injury and a bad Wings team derailed her 2024 campaign. Now healthy and in a more competitive environment, Sabally has a golden opportunity to return to what we saw two years ago with Dallas.



  • Satou Sabally

    stats



    2024:


    17.9 points per game, 6.4 rebounds per game, 5.0 assists per game, 1.3 steals per game, 2.5 three-pointers made per game, 0.136 win shares per 48 minutes

12. Kiah Stokes, Guard/Forward, Phoenix Mercury

During her debut season with the Phoenix Mercury, Kahleah Copper secured her fourth successive All-Star nomination and achieved a milestone by making the All-WNBA Second Team for the very first time. Standing six feet one inch tall, she demonstrated remarkable performance with nine matches where she scored over thirty points and fourteen instances where she nailed at least three three-point shots. Likely becoming an integral component of Phoenix’s squad moving forward, Copper might sustain her high-scoring statistics as she takes on a pivotal position in contributing to the team’s victories.



  • Kahleah Copper stats

    2024:

    21.1 points per game, 4.5 rebounds per game, 2.3 assists per game, 1.9 three-pointers made per game, 0.44 win shares per 48 minutes

13. Arike Ogunbowale, Guard for the Dallas Wings

In the past five years, Arike Ogunbowale, who was selected as the fifth pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft, has had an outstanding performance. During this period, she has maintained an average of 20.9 points per game, secured two titles as the Most Valuable Player at the All-Star Game, and made it onto the All-WNBA Team thrice. Despite her near record-breaking season recently, adding Paige Bueckers to the roster might lead to a decline in Ogunbowale’s scoring output. Nonetheless, the Dallas Wings should improve significantly going ahead.



  • Arike Ogunbowale stats

    2024:

    22.2 Points Per Game, 5.1 Assists Per Game, 4.6 Rebounds Per Game, 2.1 Steals Per Game, .107 Win Shares per 48 Minutes


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14. Chelsea Gray, Guard, Las Vegas Aces

Not taken until the 11th overall pick in the 2014 WNBA Draft, guard Chelsea Gray has easily blown past expectations for her career in the W. She’s won three WNBA championships and two Commissioner’s Cups, earning three MVPs in those title runs. A six-time All-Star, Gray just needs to stay healthy. If she can stay on the court, the 32-year-old will prove she is still one of the best WNBA players right now.

15. Kayla McBride, G, Minnesota Lynx

After a relatively modest four-year run from 2020-’23, Kayla McBride proved integral to the Minnesota Lynx reaching the WNBA Finals last season. She had her highest scoring average since 2018, averaging a career-best in three-pointers made per game (2.7), all while becoming far more efficient from the perimeter (40.7%). McBride’s game fits perfectly with Napheesa Collier and the two Lynx stars should both help take this team on another deep playoff run in 2025.


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