Overview

• First Team: Napheesa Collier, Alanna Smith, Alyssa Thomas, Gabby Williams, A’ja Wilson.
• Second Team: Aliyah Boston, Veronica Burton, Rhyne Howard, Ezi Magbegor, Breanna Stewart.
• The announcement arrived after an expected Oct. 1 reveal did not occur, with reports noting rumors—unconfirmed by the league—about links to Napheesa Collier’s recent public criticism.
• Gabby Williams earned her first First Team selection and led the league with 2.3 steals per game.
• Co-Defensive Players of the Year A’ja Wilson and Alanna Smith were both named to the First Team, and Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton gave the expansion team representation on the Second Team.