All-WNBA First and Second Teams: SB Nation’s official picks
It’s time for one of my most difficult WNBA end-of-season award decisions: the dreaded All-WNBA First and Second Teams. I’ll start by sharing my general philosophy in selecting players for the All-WNBA First and Second Teams. When it comes to this award (and, to be frank, most others), I strongly value winning and generally believe […]
The 2026 WNBA All-WNBA First and Second Teams were announced recently. The process of selecting these top players was a challenging one, as the reporter aimed to represent strong performances from all of the playoff teams. The First Team included A'ja Wilson, Olivia Miles, Caitlin Clark, Breanna Stewart, and Paige Bueckers. Wilson and Miles were selected as First Team no-brainers, while Stewart and Bueckers were chosen for their substantial loads and impact on their teams.
Breanna Stewart and Paige Bueckers were also among the best players on lower-ranked playoff teams, making their selection for First Team All-WNBA quite justified. Kelsey Mitchell was considered for First Team but ultimately opted for Clark due to the Fever's record not warranting two First Team players. The Second Team included Veronica Burton, Kelsey Mitchell, Jackie Young, Angel Reese, Shakira Austin, and Caitlin Clark.
The reporter struggled with the inclusion of Mitchell on Second Team, but ultimately agreed with the choice based on her impressive scoring season and overall offensive responsibilities. The Valkyries were represented on both teams due to their impressive performance and Golden State's second-best record in the WNBA. Some notable omissions and considerations were discussed in the reporter's article, including Aliyah Boston, Kayla McBride, Rhyne Howard, and others.
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