A’ja Wilson Ties WNBA History with Record-Tying Player of the Week Honor
South Carolina basketball legend A’ja Wilson has once again etched her name into WNBA record books. The league named her Western Conference Player of the Week, marking her fifth such honor of the 2026 season and her 33rd career selection — a total that now ties her with Tina Charles for the most Conference Player of the Week awards in WNBA history.
A dominant week that earned the honor
The recognition came after a stretch in which Wilson led her Las Vegas Aces to a perfect 4-0 record, powered by a league-best scoring average during that span. Over those four games, she posted:
- 27.8 points per game (league-high for the week)
- 8.8 rebounds
- 3.8 assists
- 1.3 steals
- 1.3 blocks
- Shooting splits of 56.5% from the field, 50% from three, and 90.9% at the free-throw line
- Two double-doubles
That level of efficiency across every statistical category underscores why Wilson continues to be considered one of the most complete players in the league.
A five-year streak of excellence
This latest honor also extends Wilson’s streak of earning at least five Player of the Week selections to five consecutive seasons, a run that has continued uninterrupted every year since 2022. Consistency at that level, year after year, is part of what separates her from most of her peers — this isn’t a one-season surge, but a sustained pattern of dominance.
Third straight scoring title on the horizon
Beyond the weekly award, Wilson has been named the WNBA’s Peak Performer in scoring for the third consecutive season. Her 26.2 points per game this year sits 1.5 points ahead of second-place finisher Kelsey Mitchell, and remarkably, it stands as the second-best scoring average in league history — trailing only Wilson’s own 26.9 points-per-game mark set in 2024. In other words, she’s chasing a record that belongs entirely to her.
An MVP-caliber season, statistically speaking
Her full statistical resume this season reads like an MVP case on its own:
- 9.4 rebounds per game
- 3.5 assists per game
- 1.9 blocks per game
- 1.4 steals per game
- A shooting line of 52.7% from the field, 40.4% from three, and 86.4% from the free-throw line
The blend of elite scoring volume with strong efficiency across the board, paired with meaningful contributions in rebounding, playmaking, and defense, is what makes her candidacy for another MVP award so strong. Should she win, it would be her fifth MVP trophy, which would extend her own record for the most in league history.
Heading into the playoffs
With the regular season now behind them, Wilson and the Aces enter the playoffs as the 3-seed. Their postseason run begins Sunday against the Indiana Fever, a roster that includes several former South Carolina Gamecocks: Aliyah Boston, Raven Johnson, Ty Harris, and Bree Hall. The matchup adds a layer of storyline familiarity, with multiple Gamecocks alumnae squaring off against each other on basketball’s biggest stage.
The bigger picture
Taken together, these numbers paint a picture of a player operating at the peak of her powers at a pivotal point in the season. Tying an all-time league record for weekly honors, chasing her own scoring benchmark, and positioning herself for a record fifth MVP all speak to a level of sustained dominance that few players in WNBA history have matched. As the playoffs begin, all eyes will be on whether Wilson can carry that same form into a postseason run with real stakes attached.
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