2024 WNBA Season: ESPN’s Preseason Top 25 Players

The WNBA’s Silver Anniversary Marked by ESPN’s Unveiling of Top 25 Players

The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is set to tip off its historic 25th season in May 2024. To commemorate this milestone, ESPN has unveiled its preseason list of the top 25 players in the league.

Three Former MVPs Lead the Way

Three former MVPs top ESPN's preseason rankings: Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty), Elena Delle Donne (Washington Mystics), and A'ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces).

Stewart, a four-time All-Star and two-time WNBA champion, is considered one of the greatest players in league history. Delle Donne, the 2019 MVP, is a six-time All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist.

Wilson, the 2020 and 2022 MVP, is a three-time All-Star and led the Aces to their first WNBA championship in 2022.

Rookies Make Their Mark

Despite having just one season of college experience, Iowa's Caitlin Clark and South Carolina's Aliyah Boston have burst onto the WNBA scene and earned spots on ESPN's Top 25 list.

Clark, the 2023 Big Ten Player of the Year, was selected first overall by the New York Liberty in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Boston, the 2023 National Player of the Year, was drafted second overall by the Atlanta Dream.

Other Notable Players

Other notable players on ESPN's Top 25 list include:

• Candace Parker (Los Angeles Sparks)
• Jonquel Jones (Connecticut Sun)
• Jackie Young (Las Vegas Aces)
• Rhyne Howard (Atlanta Dream)
• Sabrina Ionescu (New York Liberty)

Conclusion

With an exciting mix of veteran stars and rising stars, the 2024 WNBA season promises to be one for the ages. As the league celebrates its 25th anniversary, fans can expect plenty of thrilling moments and memorable performances from the top players in the game.