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Wilson wins 3rd straight AP WNBA Player of the Year

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A'ja Wilson won The Associated Press' WNBA Player of the Year award for a record third straight season, receiving 15 of 17 first-place votes. She led the league in scoring (26.2 PPG) while shooting 52.7% from the field and averaged 9.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.9 blocks. Wilson tied Breanna Stewart for most AP awards since 2016.

Angel Reese dethroned Wilson as Defensive Player of the Year after moving to Atlanta, leading the league in rebounds and ranking third in steals. The versatile defender can guard most positions.

Olivia Miles won Rookie of the Year as a unanimous choice, setting the WNBA record for points by a rookie with 19.8 PPG. Cheryl Reeve earned Coach of the Year for guiding Minnesota to the No. 1 seed despite missing Napheesa Collier. Caitlin Clark won Comeback Player of the Year, Jessica Shepard was Most Improved, and Janelle Salaun earned Sixth Woman.