ESPN Analysts Drop Their Rankings of the Top 25 WNBA Players Heading into the 2025 Season
The WNBA is heating up as the 2025 season approaches, and ESPN just turned up the excitement with the release of its annual Top 25 player rankings. As always, the list is stirring up plenty of debate among fans, players, and analysts alike — and for good reason.
From seasoned veterans still dominating the court to rising stars shaking up the league, this year’s rankings reflect a changing of the guard. Familiar names like Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson, and Elena Delle Donne continue to hold strong, but younger talent such as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Cameron Brink are climbing the ranks fast.
Key Highlights from the Rankings:
- A’ja Wilson retains her spot near the top, proving once again why she’s the league’s most feared two-way player.
- Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft, cracks the Top 10 after a stellar rookie campaign that lived up to the hype.
- Sabrina Ionescu continues her upward trajectory, showcasing versatility and leadership on both ends of the floor.
- A few surprises shook up the list, including some veterans slipping out of the Top 25 and emerging stars making their debut.
ESPN analysts factored in a mix of past performance, projected impact for 2025, team context, and health going into the new season. While some fans are applauding the rankings, others are calling out omissions and perceived snubs — sparking the kind of buzz that makes the WNBA offseason just as thrilling as the regular games.
As tip-off nears, these rankings offer a perfect prelude to what promises to be one of the most competitive WNBA seasons yet. Whether you agree with the list or not, one thing is clear: the talent pool in the league has never been deeper.
