A’ja Wilson Named AP WNBA Player Of The Year For Third Consecutive Year
A'ja Wilson has won the AP WNBA Player of the Year award for the third consecutive year, as announced by the Associated Press in New York.
Columbus, OH, September 27, 2026 —
A’ja Wilson has once again been recognized as the Associated Press (AP) WNBA Player of the Year, marking her third consecutive win of the prestigious award. The announcement was made by the Associated Press from its New York base.
This latest accolade solidifies Wilson’s status as a dominant force in the Women’s National Basketball Association. Securing the award for a third year in a row is a notable achievement, underscoring a period of sustained excellence and impact on the league.
The AP WNBA Player of the Year award is one of the most significant individual honors in professional women’s basketball. It is voted on by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. The specifics of the voting process and the margin of victory were not detailed in the announcement.
While the summary confirms the recipient and the number of consecutive wins, further details regarding Wilson’s performance statistics during the season, her team’s performance, or reactions from her or her team were not provided in the initial announcement summary. The Associated Press has a history of recognizing top athletes across various sports, and their WNBA Player of the Year award is highly regarded within the sport.
The award ceremony and any potential acceptance speech details are also not included in the provided information. This marks a significant moment in Wilson’s career, as she continues to set new benchmarks in the WNBA.
Story summarized from the original created by DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press on www.nbc4i.com, see more information here.
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