WNBA 2026 Top 50 Rankings & Preseason Hype
Key Questions
Who is ranked #1 in ESPN's 2026 WNBA Top 50 preseason rankings?
A'ja Wilson is ranked #1. The list also places Napheesa Collier at #3, Breanna Stewart at #4, and Paige Bueckers at #8.
How many Phoenix Mercury players made ESPN's 2026 WNBA Top 50?
Three Phoenix Mercury players are included in ESPN's 2026 top 50 preseason rankings, revealed on April 30. One of them is positioned near the top of the list.
What controversies surround ESPN's 2026 WNBA Top 50 rankings?
There is debate over Caitlin Clark's exclusion from the top 50. Meanwhile, Indiana Fever rookie Raven Johnson has received praise.
ESPN lists Wilson #1, Thomas #2, UConn stars Collier #3/Stewart #4/Bueckers #8; Mercury has 3 in top 50. Debates over Clark snub, Fever rookie Raven Johnson praised.
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Updated May 1, 2026