A’ja Wilson Wins Fifth WNBA MVP as Caitlin Clark Receives Single First-Place Vote
A’ja Wilson was named MVP by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters, earning 65 of 74 first-place votes, while Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark appeared on 55 ballots and received one first-place vote.
A’ja Wilson captured her fifth WNBA Most Valuable Player award after a panel of 74 sportswriters and broadcasters cast 65 first-place votes for the Las Vegas Aces star. Minnesota rookie Olivia Miles finished second, followed by Indiana’s Kelsey Mitchell and Clark in the voting order.
Clark was listed on 55 of the ballots, earning one first-place vote, six second-place votes, 20 third-place votes, 16 fourth-place votes and 12 fifth-place votes, for a total of 212 points. Nineteen voters did not include her on their ballots at all.
Clark posted a historic season, averaging 22.3 points and 8.3 assists per game, the first player to finish a season with at least 20 points and eight assists. She recorded five games with 30 points and 10 assists, a feat unmatched in league history, and became the first player to reach 800 points and 300 assists in a single season.
Wilson averaged 26.2 points and 9.4 rebounds, led the league in scoring and blocks, and helped the Aces win 31 games, providing a strong case for her selection.
The voting results have sparked discussion among fans and analysts about the criteria used to evaluate MVP candidates.