Welcome to the court of the WNBA’s stat royalty, where three powerful names dominate the record books in 2024: A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, and Angel Reese. The battle for supremacy is over, and spoiler alert—it wasn’t even close!
As the WNBA regular season wrapped up and fans geared up for an eye-popping postseason, the league dished out its highly coveted Peak Performer awards. It’s like a high school superlative for basketball elites—except instead of “Most Likely to Succeed,” it’s “Most Likely to Dunk on You.” And guess who grabbed all the crowns? None other than the unstoppable trio of Wilson, Clark, and Reese.
Let’s break it down, stat by glorious stat, and see how these hoop queens ended up owning the WNBA in 2024.
A’ja Wilson: Scoring Like It’s a Hobby (26.9 PPG)
It’s official: A’ja Wilson might just have a cheat code for basketball. This year, she shattered the WNBA’s single-season scoring record with a mind-boggling 26.9 points per game. That’s right, 26.9. She didn’t just break the record; she bulldozed it, giving Diana Taurasi’s 2006 mark of 25.3 PPG a not-so-friendly shove into second place.
Wilson’s scoring prowess was like a never-ending highlight reel—buckets for breakfast, buckets for dinner, and probably buckets in her sleep too. At this point, opponents might as well put up a “Beware of A’ja” sign because defending her is like trying to catch water with your bare hands. Just sit back and watch the master at work.
Oh, and in case you’re wondering, she did all of this while shooting a smooth 51.8% from the field. Easy money, right?
Caitlin Clark: Assist Queen (8.4 APG)
When it comes to passing the rock, Caitlin Clark isn’t just dishing dimes; she’s serving them on a silver platter, with extra flair. Averaging 8.4 assists per game, Clark made sure everyone at the Fever had their moment to shine—because sharing is caring, even in basketball.
Clark has turned no-look passes and full-court lobs into an art form. It’s like she’s running a basketball clinic for point guards, but instead of textbooks, it’s highlight tapes. If you’re open, you better be ready because Clark’s probably already lobbed the ball into your hands. Blink and you’ll miss it—just like the defenders do.
Opposing teams should’ve been thankful. Not for her kindness, but because at least she didn’t shoot every time. That 19.2 PPG still snuck in there, just in case you forgot she can score too.
Angel Reese: Rebounding Monster (13.1 RPG)
Ah, Angel Reese, the absolute menace in the paint. The rookie who decided that the ball was her property and nobody else’s. Averaging an astounding 13.1 rebounds per game, she cleaned the glass like she was getting paid extra for it.
The craziest part? Reese didn’t even play the whole season—thanks, season-ending injury—but still managed to out-rebound almost everyone. Her 446 boards left a trail of bruised egos and shattered dreams. A’ja Wilson may have technically had more rebounds (451), but let’s be real: Reese was a beast, and she would’ve grabbed that title if the injury gods hadn’t intervened.
Angel Reese, the rookie who flexed on the entire league and reminded everyone why she’s going to be a problem for years to come.
The Big Picture: Stats Speak Louder Than Words
So, where does this leave us? Well, three of the league’s brightest stars just spent the 2024 season making their peers look like background extras in a Hollywood blockbuster. A’ja Wilson set the nets on fire, Caitlin Clark passed her way into history, and Angel Reese grabbed rebounds like she was saving lives.
As we head into the playoffs, the rest of the league better be ready. These three aren’t done yet, and if their stat lines are any indication, there’s a storm coming. So, grab your popcorn and get ready for some more Peak Performer-level fireworks.
Because if this season was any indication, 2024 is just the beginning of the A’ja-Caitlin-Angel show. Good luck, WNBA. You’re going to need it.