Summary
A'ja Wilson won the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year award in 2025 after securing her fourth WNBA MVP and leading the Las Vegas Aces to their third championship in four years. She became the fifth basketball player to receive this award, following an impressive season where she led the league in points and blocks per game. Wilson's efforts in the playoffs helped the Aces win the WNBA Finals.
Key Facts
- A'ja Wilson won her fourth WNBA MVP award in 2025.
- She led her team, the Las Vegas Aces, to a third championship in four seasons.
- Wilson was named the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year for the first time.
- Only four other basketball players have won this award since 1931.
- Wilson received 17 votes from a group of 47 sports journalists.
- She was the first in WNBA or NBA history to win MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Finals MVP, and lead the league in scoring in the same season.
- The Las Vegas Aces finished strong with a 16-game winning streak before winning the championship.
- Wilson had a standout season leading the league with 23.4 points and 2.3 blocks per game.
