A’Ja Wilson Named 2025 AP Player of the Year
A’ja Wilson: Dominance On and Off the Court Solidifies WNBA Reign
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is having a year for the ages, solidifying her place as not just a WNBA icon, but a cultural force.Fresh off her seventh regular season, wilson has been named the 2025 AP Player of the Year, marking her second consecutive win. The Associated Press made the announcement Friday, September 12th, recognizing Wilson’s unparalleled impact on the game. Minnesota Lynx leader Napheesa Collier and phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas were close contenders, but ultimately, Wilson’s brilliance shone through.
Aces coach Becky Hammon, herself a legend of the game, couldn’t praise Wilson enough. “She’s put in the work, and she passes all the tests – the math tests, the optics tests – she’s the most exciting player in the W,” Hammon told the AP. “And here’s the thing, she’s also the most exciting player on the defensive end. She will do something once a game defensively that’s going too get you out of your seat. she’s the onyl player in this league that I’ve seen that has defensive highlights on a consistent basis.”
But the accolades don’t stop there. Wilson also secured her third AP Defensive Player of the Year award, a testament to her relentless effort and impact on both ends of the floor. “Considering Coach (Dawn) Staley was so hard on me about my defense in college, I’m glad I can have some success at the pro level
