Top 10 WNBA Players 2024
On April 7, the 2023–2024 NCAA Women’s College Basketball season ended when South Carolina defeated Iowa 87–75 to win the NCAA Women’s Championship.
The NCAA also recently activated the NCAA Transfer Portal, raising questions about which players are returning and who will declare for the April 15 WNBA Draft in 2024.
The list of the top WNBA players of 2024 honors their basketball skills.
A distinct blend of physical prowess, sportsmanship, and contagious enthusiasm determined the rankings.
This list demonstrates the strength and abilities of these female players who have dominated the sport and left a lasting impression on supporters worldwide.
Let’s explore the top 10 WNBA Players in 2024.
10. Chelsea Gray
Age: 31
Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight: 170 lb (77 kg)
Position: Point Guard
American professional basketball player Chelsea Nichelle Gray plays for the Las Vegas Aces of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).
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— Chelsea Gray (@cgray209) October 14, 2022
She was the eleventh pick in the 2014 WNBA draft but missed the 2014 WNBA season due to injury. She debuted with the Connecticut Sun in the 2015 WNBA season.
Chelsea won her first WNBA title with the Los Angeles Sparks in 2016.
Afterward, she joined the Las Vegas Aces and won her second title in the 2022 WNBA Finals. She was also named the Finals MVP.
Likewise, she won her third title with the Las Vegas Aces in 2023.
9. Caitlin Clark
Age: 22
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight: 155 lb (70 kg)
Position: Point Guard
American college basketball player Caitlin Clark plays for Iowa Hawkeyes. She is regarded as one of the greatest players in college basketball history.
LETS GO HAWKS‼️🐤 #committed pic.twitter.com/yqlYovjxXv
— Caitlin Clark (@CaitlinClark22) November 12, 2019
She is a two-time national player of the year and an all-time leading scorer in the NCAA Division I.
Caitlin played basketball at Dowling Catholic High School, where she was named a McDonald’s All-American and rated the fourth-best player in her class by ESPN.
She won three gold medals with the United States at the youth international level.
Nonetheless, she was the only college player to receive a training camp invitation from the United States national team for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
8. Arike Ogunbowale
Age: 27
Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight: 165 lb (75 kg)
Position: Point Guard
American professional basketball player Arike Ogunbowale plays for the Dallas Wings in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).
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— Arike Ogunbowale (@Arike_O) November 29, 2022
The Dallas Wings drafted her as the fifth overall pick of the 2019 WNBA draft.
She played as a soccer forward in high school but decided to focus on basketball after enjoying the sport more.
Arike played college basketball for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and was the Most Outstanding Player during their 2018 national title run.
She was selected as the WNBA 2021 All-Star Game Most Valuable Player (MVP) and was named the WNBA’s Western Conference Player of the Month in May 2023.
7. Skylar Diggins-Smith
Age: 34
Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight: 145 lb (66 kg)
Position: Point Guard
American professional basketball player Skylar Kierra Diggins-Smith plays for the Seattle Storm in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).
Tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/VrBjYFDhM2
— Skylar Diggins-Smith (@SkyDigg4) March 16, 2018
The Tulsa Shock drafted her as the third overall pick of the 2013 WNBA draft.
She was named the National Gatorade Player of the Year and the Gatorade Female Athlete of the Year in high school.
During her collegiate career, she played for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball team, helping the team to three straight Final Fours and two straight NCAA title runs.
She is one of only a few WNBA All-Stars who do not play overseas during the off-season. On February 1, 2024, she signed a two-year deal with the Seattle Storm.
6. Kahleah Copper
Age: 30
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight: 165 lb (75 kg)
Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward
American professional basketball player Kahleah Copper plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).
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— Kahleah Copper (@kahleahcopper) January 27, 2022
The Washington Mystics drafted her seventh overall in the 2016 WNBA draft but traded her to the Chicago Sky the following year.
She was named a WNBA All-Star for the first time as a star player in 2021. She led the Chicago Sky to their first title in franchise history during the 2021 playoffs.
Kahleah played for Perfumerias Avenida in the Spanish League and the Euroleague, where she was named the MVP of both leagues during the 2021-2022 season.
Nonetheless, she was traded to the Phoenix Mercury on February 6, 2024.
5. Jewell Loyd
Age: 30
Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight: 165 lb (75 kg)
Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard
American professional basketball player Jewell Loyd plays for the Seattle Storm in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).
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The Seattle Strom drafted her as the first overall pick in the 2015 WNBA draft.
In her final season for Notre Dame, she was named ESPN’s women’s college basketball player of the year. She scored 1,909 points in her college career.
She was voted into the 2018 WNBA All-Star Game during the 2018 season.
Jewell Loyd played for Galatasaray in Turkey during the 2015–16 offseason.
Likewise, she played for the Shanxi Flame of the Chinese League, Guri KDB Life Winnus of the Korean League, and Perfumerías Avenida of the Spanish League during offseasons.
4. Jackie Young
Age: 26
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight: 165 lb (75 kg)
Position: Shooting Guard
American professional basketball player Jacquelyn Young plays for the Las Vegas Aces in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).
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The Las Vegas Aces selected her as the first overall pick in the 2019 WNBA draft. She was subsequently named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team.
She graduated from Princeton Community High School and played college basketball for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Jackie competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics and won a women’s 3×3 basketball gold medal. In 2022, she won a national professional WNBA championship.
Nonetheless, she played in Israel for A.S. Ramat Hasharon for the 2020–21 season.
3. Jonquel Jones
Age: 30
Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight: 215 lb (98 kg)
Position: Power Forward/Center
Bahamian-Bosnian professional basketball player Jonquel Orthea Jones plays for the New York Liberty in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).
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The Los Angeles Sparks traded Jonquel’s draft rights for Chelsea Gray and two draft picks, and the Connecticut Sun acquired her in 2016.
She became the starting center for the Sun and had a breakout second season in 2017. She was selected for the 2017 WNBA All-Star Game and received the Most Improved Player Award.
Nonetheless, Jonquel requested a trade out of Connecticut and was dealt to the New York Liberty during the offseason before the 2023 WNBA season.
2. A’ja Wilson
Age: 28
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight: 195 lb (88 kg)
Position: Power Forward
American professional basketball player A’ja Riyadh Wilson plays for the Las Vegas Aces in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).
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The Las Vegas Aces drafted her as the first overall pick in the 2018 WNBA draft.
In 2020, A’ja won her first Olympic gold medal in the Summer Olympics and her first WNBA MVP award.
Similarly, A’ja was a crucial player in the Las Vegas Aces’ historic 2022 run to their first championship. She helped the team to win the championship again in 2023 and earned Finals MVP.
In her collegiate career, A’ja played for the South Carolina Gamecocks, winning the Most Outstanding Player title in the NCAA basketball tournament and leading the team to its first NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship in 2017.
1. Breanna Stewart
Age: 30
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight: 170 lb (77 kg)
Position: Power Forward
American professional basketball player Breanna Mackenzie Stewart plays for Fenerbahce in the Women’s Basketball Super League, Euroleague Women, and the New York Liberty in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).
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— Breanna Stewart (@breannastewart) November 22, 2022
She was the first overall pick in the 2016 WNBA draft and named the 2016 WNBA Rookie of the Year.
As a U.S. women’s national team member, she won gold medals in the 2016 and 2020 Olympics and the 2014 and 2018 FIBA World Cup.
Breanna was named the WNBA MVP in 2018 and 2023. Likewise, she became an All-Star in 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023.
