A’ja Wilson Tops ESPN’s WNBA Top 25 List

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1. ESPN Unveils Its Top 25 WNBA Players for 2025 🏀

Four ESPN analysts have released their rankings of the top 25 WNBA players heading into the 2025 season. A’ja Wilson claims the top spot, followed by Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart, and Caitlin Clark. The New York Liberty dominate the top 10 with three players on the list.

👉 See the full top-25 rankings

WHY IT MATTERS: Lists like these may not carry official weight, but they spark conversation, and this one highlights just how stacked the league is right now. ESPN’s analysts agreed on the top 9 but said the rest of the list was a challenge. Notably missing: 2024 All-Stars DeWanna Bonner and Brionna Jones, and competitors like Rickea Jackson and Marina Mabrey.

2. Bay Area Fans Pack the House for First Game in Valkyries History ⛹🏿‍♀️

The Golden State Valkyries made their highly anticipated home game debut Tuesday, and the Bay Area showed up in a big way. Their first-ever preseason game drew 17,428 fans to Chase Center, marking the third-highest WNBA preseason attendance ever and the highest for this year so far. (Yahoo! Sports)

WHY IT MATTERS: If there was any doubt about how hungry the Bay is for a WNBA team, this crowd answered it. The energy was electric. Head coach Natalie Nakase said it best: “Not only did they show up, they were loud. It felt like a playoff game.”

🎥 Watch a recap from the electric debut

3. Funko to Launch First-Ever WNBA Pop! Figures 🔥

For the first time ever, Funko is partnering with the WNBA to release a line of WNBA Pop! figures. The debut collection will feature:

• A’ja Wilson

• Angel Reese

• Breanna Stewart

• Caitlin Clark

Pre-orders go live on May 14, just two days before the WNBA regular season tips off. (Business Wire)

WHY IT MATTERS: Funko’s entry into the WNBA world shows just how strong the league’s momentum is. These four stars are fan favorites, and now they’re collectibles. The demand for WNBA merch continues to grow, and this move signals the league’s rising influence in pop culture and the collectibles market.