WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association), in its recent announcement, conferred Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty and A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces with the prestigious title of WNBA Players of the Month for July.
Breanna Stewart’s Stellar Performance
Breanna Stewart, the forward dynamo, successfully brought the Eastern Conference honors to the Liberty. She showcased a striking performance by leading her team to achieve an impressive 9-2 record during the course of July. Here are some insights into Stewart’s stellar performance:
- She boasted an average of 24.5 points per game
- She claimed 8.4 rebounds on average
- She marked an average of 3.3 assists per game
Stewart’s remarkable season performance further adds to her accolades. The star player averaged 22.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.0 threes, 1.5 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game. She demonstrated an impressive shooting accuracy, hitting 46.2% from the field, 37.4% from beyond the three-point line, and 85.3% from the free-throw line.
New York Liberty currently holds an enviable 20-6 record, trailing only behind Wilson’s Aces, making it the team with the second-best record in the WNBA.
A’ja Wilson’s Unstoppable Run
On the other hand, A’ja Wilson, the charismatic center player of the Las Vegas Aces, clinched the Western Conference honors. Wilson led the Aces to a phenomenal 9-1 record in July. The specifics of Wilson’s performance are as follows:
- Averaged 22.7 points per game
- Secured 10.1 rebounds on average
- Made an average of 2.7 blocks per game
Analyzing her performance throughout the season, Wilson has achieved an average of 20.7 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, 2.0 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Her shooting precision reflects in her stats, recording 55.0% from the field, 23.8% from the three-point range, and 78.2% from the free-throw line.
The Las Vegas Aces have been proving themselves as a formidable team this season, securing an impressive 24 out of 26 games. The team is currently enjoying an unbeatable eight-game winning streak, the best in the league.
The Coach and Rookie of the Month
The WNBA also took the opportunity to recognize other significant contributors to the sport. Tanisha Wright of the Atlanta Dream bagged the league’s Coach of the Month award for July. Under Wright’s leadership, the Dream managed to secure an 8-3 record in July. At present, Atlanta boasts a 14-12 record, positioning them with the fifth-best record in the WNBA.
The league also announced the recipient of the WNBA Rookie of the Month award: Diamond Miller from the Minnesota Lynx. Miller averaged 13.5 points and 4.0 rebounds, guiding the Lynx to a 7-4 record in July.
Breanna Stewart’s Profile and Career Highlights
Breanna Stewart, a force to be reckoned with in the WNBA, plays for the New York Liberty team. Here are some details about her:
- Team: New York Liberty
- Position: Forward
- Height/Weight: 6′ 4″, 170 lbs
- Birthdate: 8/27/1994 (28 years old)
- College: UConn
- Draft Info: 2016: Rd 1, Pk 1 (SEA)
- Status: Active
- Experience: 6th Season
- Birthplace: North Syracuse, NY
Stewart has had a formidable career in the WNBA. She started with the Seattle Storm from 2016 to 2018 and 2020 to 2022, spanning 6 seasons, before transitioning to the New York Liberty in 2023.
Her career is adorned with several accolades:
- 4-time All-WNBA 1st Team: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018
- All-Defensive 1st Team: 2022
- 3-time All-Defensive 2nd Team: 2021, 2020, 2016
- Commissioner’s Cup MVP: 2021
- 2-time Finals MVP: 2020, 2018
- MVP: 2018
- All-WNBA 2nd Team: 2016
- Rookie of the Year: 2016
- All-Rookie Team: 2016
A’ja Wilson’s Profile and Career Highlights
A’ja Wilson, another dominant player in the WNBA, is part of the Las Vegas Aces team. Here are some details about her:
- Team: Las Vegas Aces
- Position: Forward
- Height/Weight: 6′ 4″, 195 lbs
- Birthdate: 8/8/1996 (26 years old)
- College: South Carolina
- Draft Info: 2018: Rd 1, Pk 1 (LV)
- Status: Active
- Experience: 5th Season
- Birthplace: Hopkins, SC
Wilson has been with the Las Vegas Aces since 2018 and has displayed consistent performance throughout her career.
Her career is marked by several noteworthy recognitions:
- 2-time MVP: 2022, 2020
- Defensive Player of the Year: 2022
- 2-time All-WNBA 1st Team: 2022, 2020
- All-Defensive 1st Team: 2022
- All-WNBA 2nd Team: 2021
- All-Defensive 2nd Team: 2020
- Rookie of the Year: 2018
- All-Rookie Team: 2018
Both Stewart and Wilson have carved out a name for themselves in the WNBA through their exceptional gameplay and consistent performances. The recognition as WNBA Players of the Month for July is just one of the many feathers in their caps, with much more to come in their promising careers.
About WNBA
The WNBA, Women’s National Basketball Association, is a professional basketball league in the United States. It’s considered the premier women’s professional basketball league in the world. The WNBA was founded on April 24, 1996, as the women’s counterpart to the National Basketball Association (NBA), and league play started in 1997.
The regular season is played from May to September, and the All Star game is played in July, with the playoffs running from late September to early October. It is currently composed of twelve teams.
