ESPN has launched its preseason rating of the highest 25 WNBA gamers for the 2025 season, with reigning MVP A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces claiming the highest spot and Indiana’s Caitlin Clark rating fourth forward of her sophomore marketing campaign.
The rating, compiled by ESPN’s basketball analysts Kendra Andrews, Kevin Pelton, Alexa Philippou, and Michael Voepel, options three New York Liberty gamers within the high 10 because the defending champions put together to defend their title.
Minnesota Lynx ahead Napheesa Collier, coming off an MVP efficiency within the Unequalled 3-on-3 league, secured the second place after ending as MVP runner-up final season. Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty, who powered her staff to their first championship with three consecutive double-doubles within the Finals, ranked third.
Clark’s fourth-place rating represents the very best placement for any second-year participant, following a rookie season the place she averaged 19.2 factors, 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds whereas incomes All-WNBA first-team honors.
Notable Crew Modifications Impression Rankings
A number of highly-ranked gamers have modified groups this offseason, together with fifth-ranked Alyssa Thomas shifting from Connecticut to Phoenix, tenth-ranked Kelsey Plum becoming a member of the Los Angeles Sparks, and seventeenth-ranked Brittney Griner signing with Atlanta after 11 seasons in Phoenix.
ESPN’s Prime 25 WNBA Gamers
1. A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
2. Napheesa Collier, Minnesota Lynx
3. Breanna Stewart, New York Liberty
4. Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever
5. Alyssa Thomas, Phoenix Mercury
6. Jonquel Jones, New York Liberty
7. Sabrina Ionescu, New York Liberty
8. Nneka Ogwumike, Seattle Storm
9. Jackie Younger, Las Vegas Aces
10. Kelsey Plum, Los Angeles Sparks
11. Kahleah Copper, Phoenix Mercury
12. Satou Sabally, Phoenix Mercury
13. Kelsey Mitchell, Indiana Fever
14. Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings
15. Kayla McBride, Minnesota Lynx
16. Chelsea Grey, Las Vegas Aces
17. Brittney Griner, Atlanta Dream
18. Skylar Diggins, Seattle Storm
19. Jewell Loyd, Las Vegas Aces
20. Rhyne Howard, Atlanta Dream
21. Aliyah Boston, Indiana Fever
22. Dearica Hamby, Los Angeles Sparks
23. Allisha Grey, Atlanta Dream
24. Ezi Magbegor, Seattle Storm
25. Angel Reese, Chicago Sky
